Other beaches to see in the surrounding area include Salt Creek Recreation Area, Freshwater Bay County Park, Lake Crescent, and striking ocean beaches including La Push and Ruby Beach.

You will find a complete guide for travel to Sequim at VisitSunnySequim.com.

Sequim Bay State Park Sequim Bay, a year-round, 92-acre marine camping park, hosts a stretch of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT), a 130-mile, multi-use recreation trail that extends from Port Townsend west to the Pacific Ocean. The park also is a hit with the boating crowd. Big docks, offshore moorage and RV sites that accommodate watercraft make Sequim Bay a particularly boat-friendly park.

The park contains three kitchen shelters, one with electricity, plus 10 sheltered and 15 unsheltered picnic tables. Facilities can be reserved online at GoingToCamp.com or by phoning (888) CAMPOUT. Other amenities include horseshoe pits, 2.5 miles of hiking trails, boating, clamming, crabbing, oyster harvesting, personal watercraft use, swimming, watercraft launch, amphitheater, bird watching, beach exploration, ball playing fields (softball, baseball, soccer), and tennis courts.

A Discover Pass is required for vehicle access to state parks for day use.

For group gatherings, Ramblewood Retreat Center features a commercial kitchen and sleeping space for 60 people. A lighted underpass beneath Highway 101 leads to tennis courts and ball fields on the south side of the park. Visitors can head to nearby Sequim and Port Angeles for picnic gear, shopping sprees, lattes and restaurant meals.

on 22 acres of land donated by the John Wayne family. (Yes, that actor!).

John Wayne Marina, located in scenic Sequim Bay, is a destination for boaters and non-boaters alike. The marina features public beach access, permanent and guest moorage, a restaurant, showers, laundry, and banquet facilities. Boat launch ramps, fuel facilities, and picnic areas are also provided. Easily accessible from Seattle, the San Juan Islands, and British Columbia. Onsite waterfront restaurant, The Dockside Grill, is top notch!

Port Williams County Park was at one time an active port where ships arrived daily from Seattle enroute to Clallam Bay or Neah Bay.  Officially named Marlyn Wayne Nelson Memorial Park, but commonly referred to as Port Williams Park, this park was established by the county at the old wharf site of Port Williams. It is a popular location for families, birdwatchers, dog lovers and beach walkers. Bring your kayak or small boat for a trip around the sparkling waters of Sequim Bay. Walk the beach or simply park at the water’s edge to contemplate life as the ships go by. Amenities include a parking area, accessible vault toilet, saltwater boat launch, picnic tables, benches, and public beach access, for day use only.

Cline Spit County Park, 166 Cline Spit Road, has been described as a hidden gem. Cline Spit is a small public beach and County Park on the eastern edge of the interior of Dungeness Bay. It is a little over 80 yards from boundary to boundary. The launching ramp at Cline Spit is an excellent access point to reach boat-access-only beaches such as Old Town and parts of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge that are open for clamming. There are native littleneck clams, Manila clams and butter clams available. Cline Spit offers pet-friendly beach access, vault toilet, boat launch, and sweeping views.

Dungeness Spit, the longest natural sand spit in North America, is a beautiful, pristine sandy beach that extends into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Getting to the spit is simple---you can only go to this beach by walking or hiking. It's pretty easy to get there on a smooth trail, which makes it perfect for families. Be aware that bringing dogs on the beach is not allowed, since it is a National Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to pack food and water, and check the tides before you go. Have your binoculars and camera ready, as there are 250 species of birds, and 49 species of land mammals and marine mammals.

The gateway to the Dungeness Spit, the Dungeness Recreation Area, offers forested camping, picnic areas, fully ADA accessible restrooms, and miles of equestrian and pedestrian trails.

Thank you for your interest in Sequim on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. There are a lot of ways to stay tuned to upcoming local events. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and visit our website for comprehensive information. We look forward to seeing you in Sunny Sequim!

Sincerely,

Barbara Hanna

City of Sequim