Neah Bay
At the northwest tip of Washington State, is the ancient fishing and whaling village of the Makah
Indians, now known as Neah Bay.
The Makah heritage is shown through one of the finest
collections of artifacts and Indian art on display in the Northwest. The Makah
Museum and Cultural Center was built in 1979 to house ancient artifacts buried by mudslides
centuries ago and recently recovered near Lake Ozette,15 miles to the south. The Makah people still weave
beautiful baskets, which they offer for sale to visitors.
Neah Bay is the home of the Makah Reservation and is known for great saltwater fishing. The
fishing village is 13 miles west of Sekiu and 72 miles west of Port Angeles. It is located at the most
northwestern point of the contiguous United States.
To stand on the most northwestern tip of the lower 48, drive through the
city of Neah Bay and head out
to the ocean. There is a walking path out to where you will find spectacular views of the crashing surf
and you will see Tatoosh Island at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.