Wonderful City That Is A Diamond In The Rough
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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 enjoy the snow anytime in the winter as long as you have chains). The schools are also excellent (with the exception of the high school that is run down and the older folks don't want to up the taxes to fix it). Teachers are involved and caring and students are friendly. There is an undercurrent of drugs in the community, but that seems to be everywhere, and there are many community organizations hoping to bring awareness and prevention to the issue. Crime is relatively low and most crimes are drug-related, ie, car break-ins by addicts looking for quick cash. Port Angeles is a bit isolated, with no major shopping areas (downtown is cute but very tourist-oriented), but that can also be a positive in my book. Overall, we really love it here and we are so glad we came. I would highly recommend this city to anyone.
Carly | Port Angeles, WA