Perched at the tip of Dungeness Spit — one of the world’s longest natural sand spits — New Dungeness Light has guided mariners through the Strait of Juan de Fuca since 1857, making it one of the oldest lighthouses in the Pacific Northwest. The lighthouse remains an active navigational aid operated by volunteer keepers. It is not open to the general public, though dedicated visitors can reach it via a scenic 5.5-mile hike along the spit within the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Golden hour on clear evenings offers stunning photography with the Olympic Mountains as a backdrop. Nearby, explore downtown Sequim’s famous lavender farms, the Olympic Game Farm, and the trails of Olympic National Park.
Explore Nearby
- Fort Worden Historical State Park — State Park in Washington
- Fort Townsend Historical State Park — State Park in Washington
- Alaska’s Marine Highway — Scenic Byway in Alaska
- Olympic National Forest — National Forest in Washington
- Mountains to Sound Greenway – I-90 — Scenic Byway
