Overview
Elma is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington.
1 places to stay
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 35°F. Wettest: Nov and Jan. (climate data from nearby Kent)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OLM Olympia Regional Airport, Olympia — 24 mi away. Directions
- TIW Tacoma Narrows Airport, Tacoma — 43 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions
WA State Hwy 8 from Olympia connects into US Hwy 12 in Elma from the East. From the West, US Hwy 12 leads into Elma before splitting off South. Monte-Elma Rd (the old highway) connects Montesano to Elma paralleling US Hwy 12.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
Schmitty's is a nice burger stand on the west side of Elma. Great milkshakes.
Rusty Tractor is a good place to go for a country breakfast/dinner.
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Get in
WA State Hwy 8 from Olympia connects into US Hwy 12 in Elma from the East. From the West, US Hwy 12 leads into Elma before splitting off South. Monte-Elma Rd (the old highway) connects Montesano to Elma paralleling US Hwy 12.
Get around
Grays Harbor Transit operates a limited bus service in Elma.
See
Grays Harbor County fair which usually starts on the second Wednesday of August and runs through the following Sunday.
Grays Harbor County Raceway is a big attraction amongst locals and out-of-town folk alike. Sprint car racing (especially the World of Outlaws) uses the track every Saturday from April til about October. Hobby-stock cars and motorbikes use the track as well.
Elma Ponds is a nice place to relax on a sunny day. Fishing is possible if you bring a raft and float in the center of the pond. Not too many fish venture towards the shore as there are usually a lot of splashing kids around.
Eat
Schmitty's is a nice burger stand on the west side of Elma. Great milkshakes.
Rusty Tractor is a good place to go for a country breakfast/dinner.
Sleep
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Montesano
City / town · 2 listings · 9 mi away
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