Location: Sequim
Top Things to do in Sequim
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Sequim, Washington (WA)
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. B&B Family Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 209 reviews
We are now closed for the season. Our seasonal hours are 9-5 daily from May-September. Our family of three generations loves to share our 12-acre lavender farm. The 100-year old barn provides the northern backdrop to thousands of lavender plants with a breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains to the south. We offer free tours all summer, which include information about growing, processing, cleaning and distilling lavender. Our Shoppe is filled with quality, hand-made lavender products and our one-of-a-kind bud-cleaning machine (aka the ‘jitterbud’) will be shakin’ all summer so stop by for a unique, free, educational farm experience.
Reviewed By SmithClanKMAA - Sequim, United States
This is a family owned farm that is beautiful.You will be greeted by one of the family(&treated like family too) and can explore the plants, barn or gift shop. A must see in Sequim!
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. Graysmarsh Berry Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Asheley - University Place, United States
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this farm. We were seeking a lavender farm and were pleasantly surprised to find berries to pick as well. The blueberries and blackberries were available during our visit. After picking berries, we crossed the field to cut two bundles of lavender. The farm was easily accessible, and staff was friendly. We would gladly visit again.
5. 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.
6. Purple Haze Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Purple Haze Lavender is a Certified Organic Farm located in Sequim, Washington on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. We welcome you to wander the lavender fields, u-pick fresh lavender, try our lavender ice cream and lemonade, and shop in our onsite gift shop filled with a complete line of culinary and body care items made from the lavender on our farm. There are also chickens and peacocks for the little ones to enjoy and many, many great photographic opportunities. Bring your picnic lunch and spend the afternoon!
Reviewed By Cielito07 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
The farm is a quaint, and a beautiful spot. Although the lavender wasn't blooming, there were flowers around the property and a garden in the back. We saw a few animals while roaming around. The bees were very busy pollinating the flowers. If you are interested in buying any of the lavender products from the farm, the shop is only a few miles from the farm in town. I am jealous of the rest of you who might get to see the lavender in full bloom. Enjoy! The people I spoke to on the phone were lovely!
7. 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.
8. Sequim Bay State Park
9. Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Under new ownership as of August 2013, Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm is a 19 year old Sequim lavender farm located in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley on the scenic 'Dungeness Loop Drive' near the waterfront of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We are a 14 acre USDA certified organic lavender farm spread out over 4 different field locations in the heart of Dungeness. We are a premier grower of lavender flowers, premium distiller of lavender essential oils, and artisan of hand-crafted lavender products and gifts right from our farm. Come check us out all summer long on the farm and during our annual Olympic Lavender Festival every third full weekend in July. You can also visit our downtown Sequim store, Olympic Lavender Company, all year long! We are a family friendly farm, and welcome all visitors to our farm May 1 through September 1 of each year. Come discover Olympic Lavender Heritage Farm!
Reviewed By noic2015 - Henderson, United States
Love Lavender Essential Oil here.. stop my itchy skin from mosquitoes bites.. Nice gift shop.. variety of Lavender lotions.. we bought some for gift here..
10. 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.
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