Paddling near Sequim, WA

Sequim sits on Washington's Olympic Peninsula in Clallam County, sheltered by the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains. The area's signature paddling destination is Sequim Bay, a roughly 4-mile-long bay protected from the Strait of Juan de Fuca's open swells by Travis Spit — making it approachable for beginners while still presenting tidal currents and kelp beds that keep experienced paddlers engaged. Dungeness Spit and the broader Strait of Juan de Fuca coastline extend the options for those ready for more exposed water.