Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary covers over 3,300-square miles of marine waters off the Olympic Peninsula coastline. The sanctuary provides habitat for one of the most diverse marine mammal faunas in North America. Three national wildlife refuges are located within the sanctuary, which protect over 800 offshore rocks, seastacks, and islands. The sanctuary also includes traditional fishing areas for four coastal Indian tribes: Makah Nation, Quileute Tribe, Hoh River Native American Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary provides a living laboratory for studying the marine environment.
Location:
138 W First St, Port Angeles Washington 98362
Telephone
360-457-6622
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Oak Harbor) Adventure Marine
(Port Angeles) All Animal Veterinary Hospital
(Friday Harbor) Bon Accord Sea Kayaking tours
(Sequim) Country Care Mobile Vet Service
(Brentwood Bay) Duen Sailing Adventures
(Sequim) Dungeness Fish Hatchery
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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01/09 Coming to The Port Angeles area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
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