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Unincorporated community in Washington, United States
Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Olalla is on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Olalla means "place of many berries" from the native Chinook word "olallie." This historic area is a combination of thick forests, small farms, streams and scenic country roads surrounded by Puget Sound.
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This 66-acre park has a pathway through thick forests leading down to a broad sandy beach with views of Vashon Island. Don't leave any valuables in your car at the trailhead.
A 635-acre hiking, equestrian and biking park with a designated wetland.
OCC
The Olalla Community Club host 8 concerts a year. The concert series starts in September and concludes in May. The OCC strives to bring a more personal concert experience. Each month you will hear a different genre: Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Celtic, Jazz, Rock, R&B or Kirtan. The concerts have a potluck dinner 1 hour before the show. There are two 50-minute sets with an intermission between. Bring a dish and spend a quality memorable evening.
The National Parks Service named the this 'Trail of the Month' in the entire USA for the month of December 2012, PDF copies of the water trails map are available
Olalla is a good launch site for the Mid Sound Section of this inland sea trail that is designated one of only 16 National Millennium Trails by the White House. Suitable for day or multi-day trips, the Cascadia Marine Trail has over 50 campsites to visit including Lisabeula on nearby Vashon Island just across Colvos Passage from Olalla.
It's on a promontory over looking Olalla Bay, Puget Sound and Vashon Island. They have a Winery & Tasting Room available for private gatherings that accommodates up to 35 people. It is available for private gatherings such as meetings, wedding rehearsal dinners, small weddings or groups that want a private wine tasting. Food can be included with four options for meals. The menu was especially selected for the winery and provided by Le Grarmache' of Port Orchard. Their Tasting Room is decorated with old world charm and most furnishings are antique in nature. a great place to sample wines and enjoy the view and coffee is available for those that need something extra.
formerly Al's Grocery & Old Fashioned Butcher Shop
A local market and event space. With a deck over looking Colvos Passage, this market serves lunch and dinner. It is a local attraction during the summer months.
A small farmers' market in the Olalla Valley with local crafts and produce.
By car
Olalla Valley Road and Banner Road are the main routes to Olalla. Both have easy access from the ferry at Southworth.
By bike
Olalla has many hilly and twisty country roads which are popular with bikers from the Seattle area.
By boat
The tidelands at the boat launch become challenging at extreme low tide as the whole area becomes a large mud flat.
By ferry
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