Location: Sequim
Top Things to do in Sequim
10 Nature & Parks in Sequim That You Shouldn't Miss
Sequim /ˈskwɪm/ ( listen) is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The 2010 census counted a population of 6,606. Sequim with the surrounding area has a population of about 28,000. Sequim is located along the Dungeness River near the base of the Olympic Mountains. The population served by the Sequim School District population was over 26,000 in 2018. The city has been increasing in population in recent years due to the influx of retirees seeking good weather and a relaxed lifestyle.
Restaurants in Sequim
1. The Lavender Connection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Our unique farm has over 30 varieties of lavender to view — from light pink to dark purple — with most available for U-cut, making for truly unique lavender bundles. Our farm property also offers exceptional photo opportunities of multi-colored lavender fields and our recently renovated historic barn. We offer complimentary admission all summer long, even during Sequim Lavender Weekend. Visit our quaint store, located in the barn; our boutique products are handmade with lavender essential oil distilled from our own plants. Head to the copper still and watch as we distill the oil and learn about the different uses and kinds of lavender we grow, then stop by the “Essential Oil Bar” to smell many varieties of lavender essential oil, all available for sale. We offer lawn games such as bocce ball and cornhole (for kids and adults), as well as benches and picnic tables throughout the property. We invite you to bring a picnic, a good book, or just your camera, and stay all afternoon!
Reviewed By Plynn631 - Everett, United States
Visited first thing Sunday morning and met the owners. Fabulous people and the lavender grows are titled so you know the different varieties. This is a family operation and everything is homemade. Great products will definitely come back.
2. Martha Lane Lavender Farm
3. Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 517 reviews
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 250 species of endangered birds, fish and mammals.
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
This is a seriously cool hike and natural wonder to visit if you’re in the area! It contains the largest natural “spit” in the US (Dungeness Spit) at just over 5 miles long! You can walk the entire length of the spit all the way to the lighthouse which is just over 10 miles round trip. For safety, it’s recommended to go during low tide bc at high tide you’ll have to climb over tons of logs which is hazardous and exhausting. Normally the lighthouse is open for tours but it’s closed for now due to Covid. There’s plenty of paved parking and also some decent bathrooms at the trailhead. Normally there’s a $3 entrance fee per group/family, but the day I visited it was free! Once you enter the trail, you walk through the forest for about 15 minutes then the bay view opens up before you! There is a viewing deck to your right before you head down to the shoreline of the spit. The day I visited, it was so clear you could see Mt Rainier looming over the lighthouse in the distance! So cool! Normally you have a choice of path between a slightly (very slightly) shorter, more paved walk or the “primitive trail”, but due to Covid safety measures, it’s a one way walk now so you head out to the refuge on the primitive trail and come back on the other trail. Along the walk, there are some informational signs and lots of gorgeous trees and birds. It’s a lovely, gentle hike for the most part but it does have a small incline at the end down towards the bay. Once you get down on the beach, you can see the bay and Canada our in front of you and then Sequim behind you! It’s a great outing! Highly recommend!
4. Jardin du Soleil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm is a certified organic lavender farm, offering luxury lavender bath and body products, lavender aromatherapy and herbal products, lavender soaps, lavender gifts, and lavender culinary products on the Olympic Peninsula in Sequim, Washington.Our Lavender is grown and distilled organically on the farm with the environment in mind. Our fields and gardens are open to the public during open hours. Stroll through acres of lavender fields and take a moment to relax during your vacation!
Reviewed By watravelinggal - Port Orchard, United States
This was our 2nd visit to this farm on our 2nd ever lavender tour. We both like this place. We liked it last time. There is excellent parking and parking and farm entrance are free. The fields are available for walking. There are some resident critters, including goats. Typically special events are held here. Not so this year due to COVID-19. The gift shop is nice. Despite the tourist prices, I did purchase several items. Gift shop staff was very nice. They have a u cut for the lavender. I liked that ! For $5 you can wander the u cut fields. They provide a twist tie to hold what you cut. The size of your bouquet is determined by how much the twist tie will hold. Scissors are provided. The sunshine and fresh air are free! COVI-19 protocols are in place. There are some places to sit and some shade trees if needed or wanted.
5. Dungeness River Audubon Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By paulwE9629HL
We loved the Audubon Center. The staff is so friendly, and love to teach visitors about the area's animals, plants, animal habitat, and history of the area. Before visiting the center, I never realized that flying squirrels lived in WA state! The displays are amazing. The pristine Dungeness river lies a stone's throw from the center, as well as the amazing Olympic Discovery Trail, where anyone may walk, jog, run, ride horses, or ride bicycles...all free of charge! Great place for the kids too. Sequim seems like one of the few remaining unspoiled areas in Western WA.
6. Sequim Bay State Park
7. Dungeness Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
The U.S. Government had plans to build a Voice of America installation at this site, but the project never occurred. Clallam County purchased the property and over the years has developed an outstanding regional park. The scenic views and trails are outstanding. Camping reservations are available online. The USFWS charges a fee to access the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
Reviewed By noras723
There is so much to see. it takes effort to get down and back but well worth it. take a small pack with water, a snack, windshirt and hat. Dont forget the sunscreen. as always, Pack it In Pack it Out! If you want to hike out to the lighthouse it will be several hours, I think it is about 12 miles round trip.
8. Dungeness Landing County Park
9. John Wayne Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By SMKNMRZ - Sequim, United States
We have cruised over from Edmonds to stay at this most beautiful marina & this summer parked our motor home for a month at their RV park while searching for our new home. It's all good !!!
10. Carrie Blake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By forrestf655 - Sequim, United States
There are 8 first class Pickleball Courts now available for public use at Carrie Blake Park. The courts are beautiful. The space and alleys are wide. They are open dawn to dusk. They get a lot of use so if looking for a game, come between 9 and noon, for the best chance to find other players. If bringing your own group, just about anytime works, but after 12 noon is safest for finding an open court to use. ... and restrooms playing peaceful classical music are right next door along with the dog park, skateboard park, and kids play area.
