Hoquiam, Washington
Hoquiam is a city of 8,800 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington, founded in 1890.
Why visit Hoquiam
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 7th Street Theatre, Hoquiam's Castle and Joseph Lytle House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 68°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Hoquiam
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hoquiam
Hoquiam is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It borders the city of Aberdeen at Myrtle Street, with Hoquiam to the west. The two cities share a common economic history in lumbering and exporting, but Hoquiam has maintained its independent identity. It shares a long rivalry with its more populated neighbor, especially in high school sports.
From the Wikipedia article Hoquiam, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
7th Street Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Theater and movie theater in Hoquiam, Washington, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Hoquiam's Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Hoquiam, Washington, United States
515 Chenault Avenue, Hoquiam
Joseph Lytle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Hoquiam, Washington, United States
509 Chenault Avenue, Hoquiam
Olympic Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Stadium in Hoquiam, Washington
101 28th Street, Hoquiam
Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Hoquiam, Washington, United States
Hotel Morck
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic building in Aberdeen, Washington, US
Masonic Temple-Hoquiam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Hoquiam, Washington
Polson Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
1611 Riverside Avenue, Hoquiam
We-Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00; Mo-Tu,PH closed
Arnold Polson House
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
1611 Riverside Avenue, Hoquiam
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Jitter House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
623 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00, Su 08:00-16:00
The Boxcar Bar
Bar and pub · American · 2.7 mi
320 Myrtle Street
Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-22:00
8th Street Ale House
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
207 8th Street, Hoquiam
Su-Th,PH 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa,PH 11:00-01:00
Hoquiam Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
526 8th Street, Hoquiam
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Go Dog Go Espresso & More
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
315 Lincoln Street, Hoquiam
Mo-Fr 05:00-17:50,Sa 05:00-17:00,Su 05:00-16:30
Buddy Moos Ice Cream
Ice cream · 1.1 mi
501 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam
We-Th 15:00-21:00, Fr-Su 12:00-21:00
Speed Bowls
Restaurant · Burger, Korean, Teriyaki · 1.2 mi
204 Lincoln Street, Hoquiam
9 more on the map.
History
One of the first logging operations in Hoquiam was established by Ed Campbell in 1872.
About 10 years later, Captain Asa M. Simpson, a Pacific Coast mariner and businessman in the lumber industry from San Francisco, provided the financing for the Northwestern Mill. In 1881, Simpson sent his manager, George Emerson, to Hoquiam to establish a mill there, and Emerson purchased 300 acres (120 ha) for the new mill and lumber operation. By September 1882, the Simpson mill was producing its first lumber products.
In 1886, Simpson merged his mill with the Miller Brothers mill, also located in Hoquiam, and named it the Northwest Lumber Company. The mill was later renamed the Simpson Lumber Company, and retained that name until 1906. In 1913, Frank J. Shields became the new manager at the mill at Hoquiam.
From the History section of Hoquiam, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship6
First Baptist Church of Hoquiam
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
729 Eklund Avenue, Hoquiam
Grays Harbor Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.6 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare2
Hoquiam Physical Therapy Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
501 8th Street, Hoquiam
Map of Hoquiam
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 38°F | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 38°F | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 39°F | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 42°F | 5.3 in |
| May | 60°F | 47°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 63°F | 51°F | 2.0 in |
| Jul | 67°F | 54°F | 0.8 in |
| Aug | 68°F | 54°F | 1.4 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 51°F | 2.5 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 46°F | 6.9 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 40°F | 10.9 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 10.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hoquiam Bowerman Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grays Harbor County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-04-08: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bowerman Airport (HQM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Aberdeen 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Cosmopolis 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Central Park 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Westport 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Montesano 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Raymond 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- South Bend 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Elma 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Ocean Park 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Shelton 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hoquiam, Ken Lund from Reno, NV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Lytle Home 02, MickeyTh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoquiam's Castle 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoquiam Olympic Stadium pano 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoquiam, WA - 7th St Theater 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aberdeen, WA - Building at Heron St & S. K St 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoquiam Timberland Library 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoquiam, WA - Masonic Temple 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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