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


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