Sample Itinerary Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island or, Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingston or, Drive over the Tacoma Narrows to Port Angeles allow at least 2 hours for each route One Full Day Drive from Port Angeles around Lake Crescent on Hwy 101 to Hwy 113 at Sappho or, Hwy 112, Strait of Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway or, north from Forks on Hwy 101 to Hwy 113, that turns into Hwy 112 allow 2 hours Visit the Makah Cultural and Research Center and shop at the Museum Store allow 2 hours Lunch at one of the local establishments 1 hour Visit Fort Nunez Gaona-Diah Veterans Park ½ hour Drive to Cape Flattery from Neah Bay 20 minutes Walk cedar-planked boardwalk to Cape Flattery and look-out platforms to Tattoosh Island 1 hour (approximately 20-min hike one-way) Drive back to Neah Bay and check-in at overnight accommodations 45 minutes or, set up tent at camp-site Sunset walk on the beach 1-2 hours
One Full Day Espresso and/or breakfast at one of our local establishment 1 hour Drive to Makah National Fish Hatchery 20 minutes Tour of the Hatchery 1 hour Leave Hatchery and drive to tsoo-yas or Hobuck Beach 10 minutes Walk the stretch of beach – bird-watch, skip stones, take photographs, explore tide-pools 3-4 hours Shop for native art, smoked salmon or mementos of trip at local shops and galleries 2-3 hours Dinner at one of the local establishments or around campfire Visit around the campfire or listen to waves from comfort of cabin More Options Walk the Neah Bay waterfront and the Makah Marina – see Bald eagles, Sea lions & more 2 hours Consult tide guide and explore tide pools, kayak or surf 3-4 hours Deep-sea diving in the Straits from Neah Bay 3-4 hours On windy days – fly a kite 2 hours On stormy days – become mesmerized by the crashing of the wild waves against the rocks 2 hours Park vehicle and walk to Shi-shi Beach 1 hour Spend the afternoon exploring at Shi-shi Beach 4+ hours Hike back from Shi-shi 1 hour Take a class – drum-making, scrapbooking, quilting, etc. 4 – 6 hours Attend one of the festivals or other celebrations Full day |