Overview
Hoodsport is a small city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington state. It is on the west bank of the Hood Canal.
1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Hoodsport
Hood Canal Adventures
A wide selection of boat rentals including kayaks, paddle boats, motor boats, electric boats and a pontoon party boat.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Wettest: Nov and Jan. (climate data from nearby Seattle)
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.
- TIW Tacoma Narrows Airport, Tacoma — 28 mi away. Directions
- OLM Olympia Regional Airport, Olympia — 32 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
Highway 101 runs directly through Hoodsport as it follows the northwest shoreline of Hood Canal.
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Get in
Highway 101 runs directly through Hoodsport as it follows the northwest shoreline of Hood Canal.
Do
Scuba diving is popular here, as it is home to two underwater marine preserves: Octopus Hole and Sund Rock.
Hoodsport also serves as a main jump-off point from US Hwy 101 to the Olympic Mountains and Olympic National Park. Hoodsport serves as a good base, where visitors can return for a hot meal and good night's sleep after exploring the Skokomish River at Staircase; picnicking, fishing and swimming at Lake Cushman; trekking on the National Park trails; or scrambling to the top of Mt. Ellinor for views of Hood Canal and the Cascades in the distance.
Visitors can pick up souvenirs, local wines, and fresh seafood at one of the shops in this quaint tourist town.
Buy
- Laurie's: It is the local gift shop. Family-owned and run, it is also the liquor store.
Eat
- Model T Pub and Eatery. Known for the "broasted chicken", great sandwiches and burgers. More fried foods then you will be able to try so will have to go back for more visits and sit in the beer garden.
- The Burger Stand has great teriyaki and burgers. An unexpected combo in a small town but it works and it is great.
- El Puerto De Angelas-Mexican food on the water with great sangria. What else can you ask for?
- Hoodsport Coffee Company
Drink
- Model T pub and eatery. Beer garden, open Su-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight.
Sleep
- Sun Rise Motel
- Potlach on the Water
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