What BestPlaces Users Say about Port Angeles
Port Angeles, Washington is a small coastal city located on the Olympic Peninsula. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the nearby Olympic National Park, as well as its strong sense of community and outdoor recreation opportunities. However, like any place, it has its pros and cons for those considering living there.
Summarizing the user reviews on BestPlaces, it is clear that many people love living in Port Angeles for its small-town charm, outdoor activities, and friendly atmosphere. However, there are also some drawbacks mentioned, such as the high cost of living and limited job opportunities. According to user "Sarah," "Port Angeles is an amazing place to live. The views are breathtaking and there is always something to do outdoors." Another user, "John," adds that "the community is tight-knit and welcoming. There are also great schools for families." However, "Julie" suggests that "the cost of living can be high, especially for housing" and "Tom" mentions that "job options are limited and it can be difficult to find work in certain industries." Despite these concerns, overall, the majority of reviewers seem to agree that Port Angeles is a wonderful place to call home.
based on 21 ReviewsGet to know Port Angeles with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Port Angeles
Wonderful City That Is A Diamond In The Rough - 2/5/2016
Our family (me, husband, and three little girls all under 6) moved here about a year and a half ago from UT, and we LOVE it here. There is so much to do outdoors and such beautiful scenery. There is always something going on in town, from the Dungeness Crab Festival to Brew Festivals to community events. Most of the population here is older, but they are friendly and kind. Many people here kind of keep to themselves, which is a nice change from UT-- where it seems everyone is nosey and judging their neighbors. There is quite a diverse mix of white and blue collar in the area, as well as a diverse mix of housing-- there are often large, expensive homes located right next to older, run-down mobile homes. There is an incredible view from everywhere in town, whether you want to see the water, the mountains, or both. The climate here is pleasant, with a fairly cold spring and fall, warm, comfortable summers, and rarely does it snow in town (although you can drive up to Hurricane Ridge and
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elemerty schools in PA are the best!!! - 6/3/2012
Wow, the Port Angeles schools are very great!!! Jefferson, Hamilton, Franklin, Dry Creek, Olympic Christan School, and Queen of Angels. all of the teachers are so great, they teach what is above and beyond of what you would except. The kids are great and everyone has a friend. some of the schools have field trips (all have field trips, but not all have big field trips), I know that Jefferson at the end of 6th grad goes to Sol Duc natural hot springs in the Olympic Mountains. Also Jefferson goes to lake crescent for 3 day and 2 nights for school. Franklin goes to one huge field trip (if you are in the MAC program), and one time they went to Victoria B.C. and once they went to see the Seattle science center and saw the king tut, and all the artifact from Egypt. then all the schools get to have one big one of the year. and the awesome activities during and after school are tremendous. you should really move and Live in Port Angeles, Washington. (I recommend Jefferson, I go there). Thank
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Tail wags dog public works & utilities - 2/2/2012
Port Angeles Public Works Light Operations and Electrical Engineering departments are guilty of violating WAC 296-45-045 on a regular basis, willfully placing the public in danger to save a buck. Extreem lack of education with current practices and minimum code requirements adopted by the state of Washington in 1996 have gone ignored by City management and line crews. Keep your family safe, stay away from Port Angeles, WA!
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This place is Wonderful - 7/31/2009
We moved here 9 months ago from Wyoming. We absolutely love it here. We have two young boys and there is so much to do outdoors. The people are great and we feel very safe. I think that sometimes I do feel a little isolated from the rest of the world out here but all in all I would recommend this little secret gem to
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I Love this Place! - 9/26/2008
I moved here from Ft.Pierce FL and have no regrets. The good part is that I have gotten as far as I could from the "CarpetBaggers" that have overrun Florida.
Port Angeles is one of the most beautiful areas in the US and has just about everything you could want.
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Beautiful Weather - 5/12/2008
It does not rain here as much as people think. We moved to Port Angeles from Colorado four years ago on a whim. Colorado has snow and summer heat. The weather here is PERFECT. I also lived in the South and I can tell you there is way more rain down there! It does tend to be more cloudy but we still have plenty of sunny days and even when it is cloudy, the temperatures are good. I take the kids to the beach every week and we love it. We are close to Seattle and also a quick ferry ride to Victoria, Canada - which is also beautiful. We have great schools and fun
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PA SADD - 6/19/2007
I have lived here nearly 20 years and love it when the sun is out, but like most of Western Washington cloudy skies are the norm. There are seldom extremes in the weather having only a few memorable snows, wind storms, thunderstorms, and days above 90 since I've lived
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I like it! - 5/24/2006
I like port angeles. Where else can you take about an hours ferry ride to visit another
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climate of Port Angeles - 4/10/2006
In response to the previous poster, Port Angeles' climate is not between 60 and 90, except for a couple of months in summer. In winter, expect 40 degrees, wind and rain. Spring and fall are also rainy and chilly interspersed with sun breaks.
PA is a beautiful location set between mountains and water but be prepared for it to be chilly most of the
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