Sequim
Discover Sequim
Sequim is a small city on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington (state). Sequim is the sunniest place in Western Washington, because of the rain shadow created by the Olympic Mountains to the south, receiving much less rain than even nearby Port Angeles. This unique climate makes it an exceptional place to grow lavender, surpassed only by Provence in France. You may want to bring a bucket to pick lavender, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Sequim is also famous for the flavorful native Dungeness crab. US Highway 101 is the main route into Sequim. Sequim is 17 miles (27 km) east of Port Angeles and 104 miles (167 km) north of Olympia.
What to Experience in Sequim
Taste of Sequim...
Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains. Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the peninsula: Explore the islands and waterways of the Salish Sea:
Festivals & Events
Experience the vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations of Sequim.
There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets. Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains. Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the peninsula: Explore the islands and waterways of the Salish Sea:
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsUS Highway 101 is the main route into Sequim. Sequim is 17 miles (27 km) east of Port Angeles and 104 miles (167 km) north of Olympia. From Port Townsend, take State Route 20 west for 13 miles (21 km), and then US-101 west for 18 miles (29 km). John Wayne Marina is nestled on the west side of Sequim Bay. Sequim is rather sprawling, and a car is the best way to get around. Although the core town is so small that you could walk the length of town in under an hour, many of the highlights - such as the lavender farms - lie on the outskirts. So if you're without a car, you should at least bring - or rent - a bicycle. Washington Street, running east-west, is the main commercial street. There is a small, somewhat walkable downtown, centered around the intersection of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue. There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Sequim is rather sprawling, and a car is the best way to get around. Although the core town is so small that you could walk the length of town in under an hour, many of the highlights - such as the lavender farms - lie on the outskirts. So if you're without a car, you should at least bring - or rent - a bicycle. Washington Street, running east-west, is the main commercial street. There is a small, somewhat walkable downtown, centered around the intersection of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue. There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets. Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains. Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the peninsula: Explore the islands and waterways of the Salish Sea:
Where to Stay
Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains. Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the peninsula: Explore the islands and waterways of the Salish Sea:
Money & Budget
There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets. Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains. Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the peninsula: Explore the islands and waterways of the Salish Sea:
Safety Information
Nearby Destinations
Glimpses of Sequim
Bees hover on sprigs of lavender.
a bush of pink flowers with green leaves
Flyover 🐝
bald eagle on tree branch during daytime
Lavender close up
Working bees in the lavender field
Barbed wire, tall golden grasses, brown barn in a field of yellow grass, fence, black cattle, forest, blue sky, late summer, Sequim, Washington, USA
Country road, brown barn in a field of yellow grass, black cattle, fence, forest, late summer, Sequim, Washington, USA
Lavender festival
The llama days hi
Bees hover on sprigs of lavender.
a bush of pink flowers with green leaves
Flyover 🐝