Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles is a city of 20,118 people in Clallam County, Washington, founded in 1890.
Why visit Port Angeles
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Elwha River Bridge, Ediz Hook Light, Clallam County Courthouse and Joseph Paris House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 67°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Port Angeles
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Angeles
Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 19,960 at the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in the county, as well as the most populous city on the Olympic Peninsula. The population was estimated at 20,112 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Port Angeles, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Elwha River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ediz Hook Light
Lighthouse · 1.1 mi
Lighthouse in Washington, United States
Museums and landmarks30
Clallam County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
County courthouse in Washington, United States of America
Joseph Paris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Port Angeles, Washington, USA
Naval Lodge Elks Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Port Angeles, Washington, United States
Olympic National Park Headquarters Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Washington, USA
Tse-whit-zen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Archaeological site in Clallam County, Washington
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Government building in Port Angeles, Washington
MacDiarmid Hall
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
A forward operating and logistics base for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, missions include search and rescue, fisheries patrols,...
1 Ediz Hook Road, Port Angeles
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Buena Luz Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery · 1.3 mi
1105 South Eunice Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
Gordys Pizza and Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
1123 East 1st Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
New Day Eatery
Restaurant · American, Smoothie, Sandwich, Brunch, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
102 West Front Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
Pho New Saigon
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Dinner, Noodle Soup · 0.7 mi
106 West Front Street, Port Angeles
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Pink Pony Cafe
Cafe · Crepe · 0.8 mi
222 North Lincoln Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Th 07:30-17:00; Fr-Su 07:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
2021 East 1st Street, Port Angeles
Mo,Th-Sa 05:00-20:00; Tu 05:30-17:30; We 09:00-19:00
Yodelin
Restaurant · Fish, Local, Regional · 0.8 mi
122 West Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles
Mo-Su 12:00-20:30
8th Street Chicken Co
Restaurant · Sandwich
511 West 8th Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 00:00-18:00
Kokopelli Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
203 East Front Street, Port Angeles
Su-Tu, Th 16:00-20:00; We, Fr 16:00-21:00
fogtown coffee bar
Cafe · 1.6 mi
1105 East Front Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Bella Rosa
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
403 South Lincoln Street, Port Angeles
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00
86 more on the map.
History
This area was long occupied by succeeding cultures of indigenous peoples. In 1791, the harbor was entered by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza, who named it Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Port of Our Lady of the Angels), claiming it for Spain. He was on an expedition from southern California. This name was shortened to the current one of Port Angeles.
It was not until the 19th century that European Americans began to settle here. A small whaling, fishing and shipping village developed, which traded with Victoria, British Columbia. In 1856–57, the first settlers arrived and were followed by the Cherbourg Land Company in 1859.
Soon afterwards the site caught the attention of Victor Smith. Smith, a protege of Salmon Chase, was Collector of Customs for the Puget Sound District. He quickly gained approval to relocate the U.S. Customs port of entry for Washington Territory from Port Townsend to Port Angeles. With Chase's support, he also succeeded in getting President Abraham Lincoln to designate 3,520 acres (1,424 ha) at Port Angeles as a federal reserve for lighthouse, military and naval purposes.
From the History section of Port Angeles, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Super 8 by Wyndham Port Angeles at Olympic National Park
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
2104 East 1st Street, Port Angeles
Churches and places of worship17
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Port Angeles First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.6 mi
110 East 7th Street, Port Angeles
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.4 mi
510 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles
Church of Spiritual Humanism
Place of worship · 1.0 mi
322 Fogarty Street, Port Angeles
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Western Washington University - Port Angeles
School · 2.1 mi
1502 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Port Angeles
Healthcare7
Map of Port Angeles
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 37°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 39°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 42°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 60°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 63°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 67°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 67°F | 55°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 51°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 45°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Port Angeles Hcn (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
Clallam County has had 22 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)
- 2023-01-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-29: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-01-05: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
William R. Fairchild International Airport (CLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Port Angeles East 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Carlsborg 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Oak Harbor 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Camano 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Anacortes 46 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bremerton 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Edmonds 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Bainbridge Island 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Mukilteo 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Picnic Point 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min 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
- Portangeles washington, own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Port Angeles, Washington), Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Tse-whit-zen NRHP 14000848 Clallam County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portangelesmasoniclodge, Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Portangelesnavallodgeelksbuilding, Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Paris House NRHP 87001939 Clallam County, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portangelesoldpostoffice, Bigfathairymarmot at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Olympic National Park Headquarters rear - Port Angeles Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ediz Hook Tower and Dwelling "B", July 1944, Unknown author Unknown author or not provided, Public domain
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