I just got back from my first trip to the Pacific Northwest (and I can already tell ya, it won’t be my last!), so I thought I’d put together a little travelogue of my exact itinerary.
Thompson Seattle We stayed at the Thompson Seattle because we wanted to be within walking distance of Pike Place Market, plus I like a boutique hotel with luxe vibes.
Whale Watching in Seattle The catamaran was super nice and comfortable, which is good because we spent about 5 hours on the boat. We saw one minke whale, a sea lion eating a shark, and SIX ORCAS!
Olympic Peninsula We stopped at the visitor center in Port Angeles. From there we drove up as far as we could do a lookout near Hurricane Ridge and then stopped by to see Madison Falls and the Elwha River.
Olympic National Park (Hoh Rainforest & Rialto Beach) This was a busy day hiking and exploring the National Park, and this was the day that I got to see the sights that I came to the Pacific Northwest for.
Drive the 101 to Oregon We drove 101 south through Washington and Oregon. It’s really rugged, and you get a few glimpses of the beach along the coast.