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"There are many great reasons to choose to live on the Olympic Peninsula. Here are just a few, which brought my family here in 1979. Whether you are searching for a retirement home, more space for your growing family, or a vacation retreat, I know you will fall in love with Port Angeles, Sequim and the surrounding areas, just like so many of us have!”
-------- Kathy Brown, REALTOR®, CRS, ABR, GRI, SRS, Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty |
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Quality of our Olympic Lifestyle:
Port Angeles was rated
the 6th most livable small city and
best outdoor sports town in the United States. Sequim
has been one of the top retiree destinations nationwide
for almost a decade. Newcomers quickly discover the
easy-going, gentle pace, and the warm and friendly small
town atmosphere that Peninsula residents enjoy. |
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Natural Beauty:
From the rich
and sunny Dungeness River Valley that borders Sequim; to
the scenic seaport town of Port Angeles where the
majestic Olympic Mountains greet the city at the shores
of the Strait of Juan De Fuca; to the
Olympic National
Park
with its miles of rugged
coastal beaches, pristine rivers, streams, forestlands
and the world famous Lake Crescent; to a drive on the
National Scenic Highway that meanders along the vast
coastline to the northwestern corner of the continental
United States; every direction you look is a “Wow”! |
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Desirable Weather:
The magnificent Olympic Mountain Range creates a rain
shadow effect, resulting in a temperate climate with low rainfall. Sunny Sequim averages only 16” per year;
Port Angeles is a mere 25” per year. |
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Clean Air:
The clean, fresh air and the “natural air conditioning”
from the off shore breezes of the Pacific
Ocean provide excellent air quality to the
Olympic Peninsula. |
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Recreational Mecca:
Whether you prefer a competitive event, a family outing,
or an individual activity, the choices are endless,
including hiking, biking, camping, boating, fishing,
kayaking, swimming, surfing, beachcombing, cross country
and downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.
Walkers and bikers enjoy the
Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT)
connecting the communities from Port Townsend at the
East end to the Pacific Coast at the West end.
Competitive and recreational runners rave about the
North
Olympic Discovery Marathon
and half marathon which are run on a unique
point-to-point course along the Olympic Discovery Trail
- with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and a
five mile finishing stretch near the
shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The full marathon
is a USATF sanctioned event and a Boston Marathon
qualifier. Families and sports enthusiasts appreciate
the quality of the local parks and ball fields; Port
Angeles hosts many invitational meets and sporting
events. The town also supports a newly-completed, world
class skateboard park. |
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Cultural Events:
Diverse opportunities to enjoy arts and entertainment
are abundant year-round. Many galleries, historic sites,
museums, festivals, local musical and theatre
productions, and Native American celebrations are
available to residents and visitors. Port Angeles is
exceptionally proud of its
Fine Arts
Center, its very own
symphony, the
Juan De Fuca
Festival of the Arts,
the
Port Angeles Light Opera,
and the community's continual commitment to the
expansion of the arts. |
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Modern Healthcare:
Quality medical care and expertise are available
throughout Clallam County. Big City Medicine. Home Town Care
is the
motto of
Olympic Medical Center, the Olympic Peninsula's largest hospital,
providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical
equipment, sophisticated facilities, and a team of
nearly 1000 health care professionals. |
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Educational Opportunities:
The
Port Angeles schools
are among the best in the state.
Peninsula College has
an outstanding facility, a supportive staff, a varied
curriculum, and a progressive administration with a
strong commitment to teaching and learning. The
community also benefits from the
North Olympic Skills Center,
which offers career training programs to students in
five local school districts and Peninsula College.
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Ring of Technology:
The $41 million investment into a redundant
fiber-optic loop infrastructure encircles the towns of
Port Angeles and Sequim, providing local business with
metropolitan access to high speed connectivity. DSL,
high-speed wireless, and broadband cable are also
available to a majority of Clallam County residents,
allowing them to telecommute from their private
residences. |
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Accessibility & Travel:
Clallam County offers the first protected port along the
Strait of Juan De Fuca, geographically situated before
the entrance to Puget Sound, making Port Angeles a
logical stop-off point for ships waiting passage or in
need of repair services. Ferry services provide
transportation from Port Angeles to Victoria, B.C and
Vancouver Island. The crossings are both efficient and
inspiring. Passengers have seen porpoises, whales, and a
variety of seabirds along the way. In addition to
scheduled commuter flights between Port Angeles
and Seattle, there are several charter air services
available. |
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