The Port Angeles City Pier is a wonderful place for a stroll, and whenever I have a little bit of time, and the day isn’t too rainy, I love to head in that direction. (As you can see from some of my previous posts!)
Always fun to see a cruise ship tied up at the City Pier. This is the American Spirit, a 90 passenger ship that does Puget Sound and San Juan Island cruises. Maybe one day I’ll take a cruise on her … or hire on as a local guide. After all, I was talking to plenty of people giving directions and recommendations. I’m pretty sure at least some of them figured I worked for the Port Angeles Visitor Center (I don’t).
Ediz Hook (a two-and-a-half mile spit that is the reason Port Angeles is a deep water harbor), with the Coast Guard Station at the right end of the Hook.
Plenty of wildlife to see too, like this Ancient Murrelet. Though no otters today.
Even the pigeons enjoy hanging out the City Pier.
Hollywood Beach, with the Red Lion Hotel in the background (built in 1969).
The Feiro Marine Life Center is small, but fun, with a touch tank, fish tanks, microscopes and loads of information from staff naturalists.
One of many downtown murals depicting the history of Port Angeles. This one is located on the side of the Fiero Marine Life Center.
The Rocktopus is a sculpture of a large octopus made from cement and stones and marks the entrace to the City Pier.
A small notch between the City Pier on the right, and the Wharf on the left, with the Coast Guard Station in the background.
Front Street facing west, c. 1893. Hollywood Beach and docks with steamer at Morse Dock (demolished in 1914 as part of the massive regrading of the downtown area in 1914 that raised Front Street and some nearby streets 12 feet above where it is in this photo to avoid tidal flooding and sewage overflows). Photo from the North Olympic Heritage, Bert Kellogg Collection.
Links of Interest:
- Port Angeles City Pier and Hollywood Beach – website
- Feiro Marine Life Center – website
- American Cruise Lines, American Spirit ship – website
