Place to visit
Dungeness Spit, United States: what it is and when to go
Dungeness Spit is a spit in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America (Sequim). Interests: Beaches and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Spit in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America · Beaches, Hiking
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,176 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Coordinates
- 48.16533, -123.14422
What it is and where
Dungeness Spit is a spit in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America (Sequim). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sequim, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 2.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.16533, -123.14422; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,176 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
It is one of the Beaches and Hiking places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dungeness Spit is April to October.
- JanPossible8:34
- FebPossible9:58
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:50
- JulBest time15:29
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:58
- DecPossible8:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | June to September | April to May and October |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dungeness Spit has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dungeness National Wildlife RefugeFederally protected wildlife refuge in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America322 m
- Dungeness SchoolMuseum in Washington, United States of America2.8 km
- Olympic Cellars WineryWinery14 km
- Sequim BayBay of the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America16 km
- Protection Island National Wildlife RefugeFederal wildlife refuge in Jefferson County, Washington, United States17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Beaches
- Coney Island: coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii
- Maro Reef: shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
- Glass Beach: beach in northern California, USA
- Waipiʻo Valley: valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
- Baker Beach: beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States
Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dungeness Spit?
It is a spit in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Dungeness Spit?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10.
How do you get to Dungeness Spit?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,176 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Dungeness School, Olympic Cellars Winery. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Sequim6 places to see in and around Sequim, United States: Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Dungeness Spit, Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge. Best time: April to
- Beaches213 places for beaches in United States, from Coney Island to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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