Sequim Live Cam

Sequim is a city located in Clallam County, Washington, United States. It is situated on the Olympic Peninsula, approximately 66 miles northwest of Seattle. Sequim has a rich history that dates back thousands of years.

Before European settlement, the area now known as Sequim was inhabited by the S'Klallam tribe, who lived along the shores of the Salish Sea. They relied on fishing, hunting, and gathering for their sustenance and had a complex social structure.

The first recorded European contact in the area occurred in the late 18th century when Spanish explorers, led by Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra, mapped the coastline. In the early 19th century, British and American explorers arrived, including George Vancouver and Charles Wilkes.

In the mid-1800s, settlers began to arrive in the region, attracted by the fertile land and abundant natural resources. Sequim became known for its rich farmland, particularly its "blue hole" or rain shadow effect, which creates a drier climate compared to the surrounding areas. This unique climate made Sequim suitable for agriculture, especially for cultivating crops such as lavender.