90 minutes from Seattle · Olympic Peninsula, WA
A glacier-carved fjord. 70 miles of shoreline. World-class oysters fresh from the farm.
About Hood Canal
Hood Canal is a glacier-carved fjord stretching 70 miles between the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas — one of only two natural fjords in the contiguous United States. Highway 101 traces the western shore the entire way, passing oyster farms, towering evergreens, and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains.
For Seattle locals, it's the road trip that feels like you've left the country. For everyone else, it's the Washington destination you didn't know you needed.
Explore
Hood Canal's dining scene is built around what came out of the water that morning. Stay in a waterfront cabin or a world-class resort. Fill your days with paddling, hiking, and harvesting oysters on the public tidelands.
Where to Eat
From Hama Hama's legendary oyster saloon to Alderbrook's floor-to-ceiling waterfront dining. Seven restaurants worth driving for, ranked and described in full.
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Where to Sleep
Beachfront glamping at Mike's Beach. Private hot tub cottages at Robin Hood Village. Cozy waterfront cabins at Hoodoo Beach. Seven places to stay on the canal, every budget covered.
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What to Do
Kayak at sunrise. Hike Mt. Ellinor for Olympic views. Paddle through bioluminescent water after dark. Harvest oysters and clams on the public tidelands.
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Plan Your Trip
Hood Canal works for every kind of trip. Here's your tailored guide, whether you're coming as two, as a family, with your dog, or with a group of friends.
"Ninety minutes from Seattle,
a million miles away."
Hood Canal · Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Mark Your Calendar
Hood Canal's event calendar runs spring through fall — oyster farms, waterfront parks, and forest stages hosting festivals that draw from Seattle and beyond.
June 20, 2026
Brinnon, WA · Free Admission
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July 17–19, 2026
Allyn Waterfront Park · Allyn, WA
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August 14–15, 2026
Hood Canal Marina · Union, WA
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First Weekend of October 2026
Mason County Fairgrounds · Shelton, WA
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