Place to visit
Perkins Reef, United States: what it is and when to go
Perkins Reef is a reef off the Olympic Coast in Jefferson County, Washington, United States of America. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Reef off the Olympic Coast in Jefferson County, Washington, United States of America · Beaches, Diving
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,144 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.77278, -124.50579
What it is and where
Perkins Reef is a reef off the Olympic Coast in Jefferson County, Washington, United States of America. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 47.77278, -124.50579; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,144 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving 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 Perkins Reef is June to September.
- JanBetter not8:37
- FebBetter not9:59
- MarBetter not11:35
- AprPossible13:24
- MayPossible14:56
- JunBest time15:47
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctPossible10:34
- NovBetter not9:00
- DecBetter not8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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 |
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Perkins Reef 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
- Hoh River to Third BeachHiking5.2 km
- Quillayute Needles National Wildlife RefugeWildlife refuge off of the Olympic Coast in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America8.1 km
- Ruby BeachBeach in Washington, USA8.6 km
- Destruction Island LightLighthouse in Washington, United States11 km
- Manitou LodgeMountains · Hiking17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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- 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 Perkins Reef?
It is a reef off the Olympic Coast in Jefferson County, Washington, United States of America. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Perkins Reef?
June to September. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Perkins Reef?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,144 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 Hoh River to Third Beach, Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge, Ruby Beach. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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- 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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