Ashley's Guidebook
Food scene
The best ice cream around! Coffee lovers dream! Sandwiches! This place is the best Hoodsport has to offer and always has a line:)
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Hoodsport Coffee Company
24240 US-101The best ice cream around! Coffee lovers dream! Sandwiches! This place is the best Hoodsport has to offer and always has a line:)
Can’t miss Hamma Hamma oysters, seafood, beer, and wine! Located on the Hood Canal, it doesn’t get much better. It’s about 25 minutes north of hoodsport, so it’s a bit of a drive, but so worth it. Check hours before you go as they are limited.
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Hama Hama Farm Store
35846 US-101Can’t miss Hamma Hamma oysters, seafood, beer, and wine! Located on the Hood Canal, it doesn’t get much better. It’s about 25 minutes north of hoodsport, so it’s a bit of a drive, but so worth it. Check hours before you go as they are limited.
Mexican good in Hoodsport when you don’t want to make dinner!
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El Puerto De Angeles
24080 US-101Mexican good in Hoodsport when you don’t want to make dinner!
Pick up local oysters from one of the top producers in the area. Owned by the Taylor’s, Taylor Shellfish is an institution of Shelton! Great to pick up and make a meal at home.
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Taylor Shellfish Farms Inc
130 SE Lynch RdPick up local oysters from one of the top producers in the area. Owned by the Taylor’s, Taylor Shellfish is an institution of Shelton! Great to pick up and make a meal at home.
Local distillery creating most liquors from fruit!
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The Hardware Distillery
24210 US-101Local distillery creating most liquors from fruit!
Hiking
Lena Lake is a popular hike that is moderate and has easy parking. Ice hiked it in winter with snowshoes and it was quick and beautiful. Highly recommended!
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Lena Lake/Brothers Trailhead
North Hamma Hamma RoadLena Lake is a popular hike that is moderate and has easy parking. Ice hiked it in winter with snowshoes and it was quick and beautiful. Highly recommended!
Big Creek CG Loop & Upper Big Creek Trailhead
Close to the house and great views!
Activities
The disc golf course is 9 holes through the trees. It was created by a local guy who you will sometimes see at the park. Bring your own discs or they sell them at the Hoodsport grocery!
Hoodsport Disk Golf Course
3151 N Lake Cushman RdThe disc golf course is 9 holes through the trees. It was created by a local guy who you will sometimes see at the park. Bring your own discs or they sell them at the Hoodsport grocery!
A rarity these days! This drive in movie theater is about 45-60 minutes from the cabin, but might be a good stop if you are arriving late. Check listings and time online.
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Skyline Drive In Theater
182 SE Brewer RdA rarity these days! This drive in movie theater is about 45-60 minutes from the cabin, but might be a good stop if you are arriving late. Check listings and time online.
Skokomish Park and Campground is about 10 minutes from the house (on Hwy 119 headed back towards Hoodsport) and offers seasonal kayak and SUP rentals.
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Skokomish Park at Lake Cushman
7211 N Lake Cushman RdSkokomish Park and Campground is about 10 minutes from the house (on Hwy 119 headed back towards Hoodsport) and offers seasonal kayak and SUP rentals.
Potlatch State Park stocks clams and oysters. You can get a shellfish license at the gas station in Hoodsport and check the tide schedule online. Then you can pick fresh oysters and clams and eat them canal-side or bring them back to the cabin to grill, bake, fry, or eat raw. It’s one of the best activities around the area!
You will need sturdy boots or shoes, a bucket, plastic bag, and a way to shuck oysters!
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I-Potlatch State Park
21020 US-101Potlatch State Park stocks clams and oysters. You can get a shellfish license at the gas station in Hoodsport and check the tide schedule online. Then you can pick fresh oysters and clams and eat them canal-side or bring them back to the cabin to grill, bake, fry, or eat raw. It’s one of the best activities around the area!
You will need sturdy boots or shoes, a bucket, plastic bag, and a way to shuck oysters!