Plan your trip to Neah Bay, La Push, Kalaloch, or other coastal destinations. Trained Discovery Center staff and dedicated volunteers will provide detailed information on where to hike, where to see whales, the best views, or secluded beaches.
Find out what makes national marine sanctuaries so important in our efforts to protect the ocean, marine ecosystems, and marine wildlife. Since each national marine sanctuary is a unique world of its own, discover what makes the Olympic Coast so important. You'll encounter its marine mammals, seabirds, and its habitats, ranging from tidepools to deep-sea canyons.
Visit the Olympic Coast Discovery Center first, then launch your own journey of discovery to the wild and bountiful Olympic Coast.
NOAA Discovery Center
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