This Washington city and its surrounding area are known being second only to France for the commercial cultivation of lavender. And it is also known for its Dungeness crab. Sequim is also close to some of the wettest temperate rainforests of the contiguous United States. Fogs and cool breezes from the Juan de Fuca Strait make Sequim's environment more humid than would be expected from the low average annual precipitation. Sequim is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s for hiking through Douglas-fir and western red cedar forests, golfing at the city’s distinct golf courses, biking along the Olympic Discovery Trail, fishing in fresh or saltwater or visiting our local berry and lavender farms.
Nature watchers can also see more than 250 species of endangered birds, fish and mammals at The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Located on the paved Dungeness Trail, you can spend some time in the Audubon Center, where there are hundreds of taxidermied birds, rodents and woodland creatures. The City of Sequim is the cultural center for the Sequim-Dungness Valley, offering a wide range of shopping resources, restaurants, and activities. Explore Sequim's charming downtown full of locally owned shops, catch a live theatre performance at Olympic Theatre Arts and enjoy a meal from a variety of fine restaurants. During the months of May through October, the Sequim Farmer's Market features the best of local produce, floral and handcrafts. And don't miss one of our famous festivals including the Sequim Irrigation Festival, the longest running festival in the State of Washington, and Sequim Lavender Weekend, the nation’s premier lavender celebration.
Just across the Sequim Bay is the Seven Cedars Resort and Casino and Club Seven, a hot spot for nightly entertainment. If you’re a shopper, Sequim’s downtown core is full of locally-owned unique stores that include the finest in home and garden objects, hand-printed linens, local lavender, craft supplies, art, antiques and so much more. Recognized as a regional shopping center, Sequim is also home to a variety of national retailers for your shopping convenience. No matter where you go or what activities you undertake in this Washington city, you’ll have a convenient location to rest and recharge when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Sequim, WA. Book a room online now!