Sequim offers a wide variety of recreational activities! From Hiking in the Majestic Olympic Mountains, Walking along the seven mile long Dungeness Spit and Wildlife Refuge, Boating in Sequim Bay from the John Wayne Marina, Golfing in one of Sequim’s three Beautiful Golf Courses, Various Year Round Youth Sports Leagues, Camping at Several Camp Grounds, Whale Watching (May through September), Bird Watching with the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, a Leisurely Bike Ride around the Dungeness Scenic Tour or the fifteen mile trip along the Olympic Discovery Trail.
Choose a direction! Traveling for approximately 2 hours creates a radius offering Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Bellingham, or Victoria, B.C. (Ferry ride included).
Population in 2014: 6,737 (97% urban, 3% rural). Population change since 2000: +55.4%
Males: 2,986 (44.3%)
Females: 3,751 (55.7%)
Median resident age: 58.6 years
Washington median age: 37.4 yearsRead more at City-Data.com
There are a number of retirement centers in Sequim offering complete care, assisted living, independent living or basic active retirement living. These coupled with good medical facilities, security, and a variety of styles & floor plans along with the natural beauty of the area makes this area a top choice for retirement. Various centers include: Fifth Avenue Retirement Center, Prairie Springs, Sherwood Assisted Living, The Lodge at Sherwood Village & Suncrest Village Retirement Community. Of course, there are also condos, townhouses, standard homes, manufactured homes, etc. Sunland Golf & Country Club, etc. The Shipley Senior Center boasts a membership of over 1800 and is open 360 days a year.
Sequim Gazette (weekly)
[P.O. Box 1750 – Sequim, WA 98382]Peninsula Daily News (daily)
[P.O. Box 1330 – Port Angeles, WA 98362]WAVE Broadband
[725 E. First St, Port Angeles, WA 98362]Olypen (Internet Provider)
[402 E. 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362]Radio Stations: KSQM & KONP.
No State Income Tax.
Local Sales Tax is 8.7% within city limits, 8.4% in Clallam County.
Property taxes in Clallam County are relatively low compared to other areas of Washington.
Additional information for Clallam County can be found at ww.clallam.net.
Water charges vary with location. Water is supplied from community systems to wells, both private and public.
Public Utility District (P.U.D.) Rate Information.
Some areas are served by sewer systems and others use on site septic systems.
(Consult the appropriate servicing office for current information)
Clallam County supports The Bus system which serves the entire area including the Seattle International Airport. There is a connection to points in Jefferson County and Port Townsend. Taxi services are also available. The Sequim Valley Airport offers scenic flights, charter services, general and commercial aviation and Hot Air Balloon Rides!
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City Information
County Information
Schools
Weather
Builders
If purchasing vacant land with interests in building your own home, ask us for a list of reputable builders.
Sequim Lodging
There are so many great places to stay when visiting Sequim. These included hotels, motels and a wonderful array of bed and breakfasts. Check out lodging on the Sequim Visitors web site or go to www.tripadviser.com and read reviews.
News Sources
Banks and Mortgage Companies
- First Federal S&L
- Sound Community Bank
- Washington Federal S&L
- Washington Mutual
- Calber Home Loans
- Evergreen Home Loans
- Umpqua Bank
Retirement Centers
Sequim Recreation
- The Cedarbrook Herb Farm
- The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course
- 7 Cedars Dungeness Golf Course
- Jardin du Soleil
- Purple Haze Lavender Farm
- 7 Cedars Casino
- SkyRidge Golf Course
- Sunland Golf Course
The above links are only a few of the many businesses and services available in Sequim. For additional listings, see the Sequim Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory.