The best guide to the area, packed with essentials Natural wonders and unspoiled parks, including coastal drives, Mt. Rainier, Crater Lake, and the Inside Passage Spectacular hikes, seaside golf, and where to whale-watch Great shops for Inuit art, local wines, and smoked salmon Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Business-friendly big-city hotels, cozy B&Bs, fishing lodges, beachside cottages, and well-equipped campgrounds Microbreweries, oyster bars, coffeehouses, and the best places for Pacific Rim cuisine--sushi, dim sum, seafood, and more Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 56 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; Festivals; Great Itineraries--winery, garden, and cultural tours; background essays, videos to watch; and more!