Sequim

Small-Town Living
The City of Sequim (pop. 5,000+) is small-town America. It has many unique gift shops, murals, antique stores, galleries and fine restaurants. The sun shines in Sequim more than anywhere else in Western Washington. The "rain shadow" effect, caused by the Olympic Mountains, shelters the valley from excessive rain.

May brings the oldest continuous festival in Washington State, the Sequim Irrigational Festival. This community event celebrates the irrigation ditches that made the arid valley lush and bountiful. Visit the Open Aire Market on Saturdays, May through October, where local growers sell fresh produce and artisans display their hand-crafted items.

Outdoor Fun
Bring your bike, kayak, golf clubs, walking shoes and binoculars, and plan to spend some time in this valley. You can pick raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and savor the delicious Dungeness crab, native to the Dungeness area.

Local Lavender
Visit the many colorful lavender farms in the Sequim Valley. Sequim has quickly become the Lavender Capital of North America™ with over 40 farms. Lavender is one of the most fragrant and useful herbs known to mankind. The Sequim Dungeness Valley has weather conditions perfect for lavender. The U-pick season typically lasts from July to October 1. Make plans early to attend America's largest lavender festival, held the third weekend of July in Sequim.

Along the Shore
The pristine waters of Sequim and Dungeness Bay invite you to sail, bird-watch or take a kayak trip to the New Dungeness Lighthouse. Stroll along the shores of the Dungeness Spit, the longest natural sand spit in the United States at 5.5 miles. Hike to the 150-year old New Dungeness Lighthouse, enjoy some of the best bird-watching in the Northwest or just relax in the warm sun.

Sequim Elk Herd
If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the Sequim elk heard on the southeastern slopes of town. The herd, comprised of about 100 Roosevelt elk, consider Sequim part of their grazing range. The herd is just one of the many colorful features that make Sequim a worthwhile visit.