Clallam district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Sequim

Sequim is a town in Clallam district, Washington, United States, home to about 6,826 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sequim Worship Center (1 km), Sequim Bay (8 km) and Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (12 km).

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Sequim, Washington
Sequim, Clallam district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sequim at a glance

Location
Clallam district, Washington, United States
Population
about 6,826
Coordinates
48.0796° N, 123.1023° W
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Sequim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sequim: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sequim

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sequim. The closest is Blue Mountain (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Sequim

46 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sequim. The closest is Sequim Bay (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sequim

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sequim. The closest is Anderson Lake State Park (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sequim

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sequim. The closest is Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Sequim

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sequim. The closest is New Dungeness (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sequim

21 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sequim. The closest is Smith Island (41 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Sequim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sequim
  2. 8 km Sequim Bay · beach, Clallam
  3. 20 km New Dungeness · heritage site, Clallam
  4. 4 km Dungeness Spit · beach, Clallam
  5. 1 km Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Clallam
  6. 11 km Sequim Worship Center · museum, Clallam
  7. 1 km Back to Sequim

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How to reach Sequim

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sequim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints38112Blue Mountain (23 km)
    Beaches & coast1246Sequim Bay (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs427Anderson Lake State Park (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1026Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (12 km)
    Forts & heritage622New Dungeness (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves321Smith Island (41 km)
    Parks217Lincoln Park (35 km)
    Museums413Sequim Worship Center (1 km)
    Other attractions17Admiralty Head Lighthouse (41 km)
    Churches14Port Townsend Post Office (32 km)
    Treks12Upper Gray Wolf River Trail (33 km)
    Waterfalls01Niagara Falls (70 km)

    Sequim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sequim?

    Sequim Worship Center (museum, about 1 km), Sequim Bay (beach, about 8 km), Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 12 km), Dungeness Spit (beach, about 13 km), New Dungeness (heritage site, about 14 km), Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge (island, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sequim?

    82 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 beaches & coast, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sequim?

    Blue Mountain, about 23 km by road; Mount Zion (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Sequim?

    Sequim Bay, about 8 km by road; Dungeness Spit (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sequim?

    Anderson Lake State Park, about 29 km by road; Lake Aldwell (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sequim?

    Start in Sequim, visit Sequim Bay, then New Dungeness, then Dungeness Spit, then Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, then Sequim Worship Center, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sequim?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Sequim

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sequim’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sequim on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.