The Twilight Saga

The Twilight Saga continues…
Twilight / New Moon / Eclipse / Breaking Dawn

The Twilight Saga follows the epic romance of Bella Swan and her immortal beloved Edward Cullen. The forbidden love affair between vampire and mortal. This wildly popular series has it all – Love, Romance, Passion, Vampires and Werewolves.

The Olympic Peninsula is the home of the Twilight Series. Select local points of interest are featured in the novels. Self Guided Tour Maps for Forks, Port Angeles and La Push (First Beach, located on the Quileute Reservation) are available.

The Olympic Peninsula is a place of magnificent beauty, a place unlike anywhere else. It is a magnet that draws visitors from all over the world to take in the view. This unique region is the gateway to Olympic National Park, a land of dramatic coastlines with booming surf, wave manicured beaches, breathtaking mountain peaks, and sweeping vistas in every direction. From the rugged Pacific coast, to the Hoh Rain Forest, to the sunny “rain shadow” of the Sequim/Port Angeles area, the Olympic Peninsula offers travelers unique experiences filled with warm hospitality, culinary delights, exciting activities, outdoor adventures, stunning sights and so much more.

Town of Forks – Points of Interest

Forks is the home of the Twilight Series. Select local points of interest are featured in the novels.

The Official Web Site for the Forks Chamber of Commerce
Self Guided Tour Maps for Forks, Port Angeles and La Push (First Beach, located on the Quileute Reservation) are available on the web site.

Forks Chamber of Commerce – 1411 S. Forks Avenue Forks, Washington
This is where the Visitor Information Center is located – your best source for maps, brochures and other authentic local information. It’s also home to “Bella’s Truck,” available for Twilight photo opportunities 24/7.

Forks Welcome Sign – 550 N. Forks Avenue Forks, Washington
This now-famous sign is prominently located at both ends of town. Thousands of fans from all over the world have had their pictures taken in front of this local attraction.

The Swan House – 775 K Street Forks, Washington
Bella’s home in Forks, while staying with her father, Charlie. Note Bella’s upstairs bedroom. It’s unclear whether the lock on the upstairs bedroom window works properly. Note: Please respect the current owner’s privacy—feel free to drive by, but do not go onto their property or attempt to contact them. Thank you for your cooperation.

Forks High School – 191 S. Spartans Avenue Forks, Washington
Forks High School is home of the Forks Spartans. This is where Bella and, sometimes, Edward, attend school and where they first met. The school is known for having a flexible attendance policy to accommodate some local families’ recreation schedules. Note: Please use extreme caution when hanging out in the parking area . . . .

Forks Outfitters – 950 S. Forks Avenue Forks, Washington
This is the store where Bella works as a clerk and, as the largest, best-stocked retail outlet for miles around, it’s a major community resource. Even those who don’t really need to cook are sometimes seen shopping here for food for guests.

The Cullen House – 654 E. Division Street Forks, Washington
The Cullen House is boldly located near the Forks Police Department. Check out the Cullen’s mailbox and the frequent messages from Esme on the bulletin board on the porch. Another hunting trip indeed! This “book-version” of the Cullen house is also a quality B&B—and the innkeepers “speak Twilight.” Note: Feel free to walk or drive in and quietly take a picture or two, but please do not knock on the door or attempt to go inside, unless you are a registered guest.

Forks Community Hospital – 530 Bogachiel Way Forks, Washington
This is where Dr. Cullen works. Check out his parking spot! Bella was seen by Dr. Cullen at this hospital after her could-have-been-much-worse parking lot mishap.

Forks Police Department – 500 E. Division Street Forks, Washington
Forks City Hall is where Charlie Swan serves as Chief of the Forks Police Department. It’s also the location of the offices of the City of Forks and the local court.

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office – 1081 S. Forks Avenue Forks, Washington
Investigations of things like, oh, just for example, animal attacks, occurring outside the city limits of Forks are handled by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.

Town of Port Angeles – Points Of Interest

The Olympic Peninsula is the home of the Twilight Series. Select local points of interest are featured in the novels.

The Official web site for the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Port Angeles Visitors Guide – source for detailed information about area attractions and events, plus information about the history, people, and natural surroundings of Port Angeles, Washington.

Bella Italia – 118 E. First Street Port Angeles, Washington
Bella Italia is the restaurant that Edward and Bella went to for what turned out to be their first date. Bella Italia is an exceptional Italian restaurant, featuring Olympic Coast Cuisine, fresh seafood, locally grown organic vegetables and wine bar. Voted “Best Italian Restaurant for over ten years – Peninsula Daily News. Bella Italia is a Wine Spectator Magazine & Wine Enthusiasts Award Winning Restaurant.

Port Book and News – 104 E. First Street Port Angeles, Washington
Port Book and News is reputed to be where Bella picked up her Quileute history book.
A wonderful bookstore – you may also want to pick up some reading material to enjoy on your vacation, and maybe even a copy of the Twilight Series…

Lincoln Theater – 132 E. First Street Port Angeles, Washington
Lincoln Theater was the destination of Bella’s attempted group outing to Port Angeles.

La Push/Quileute Native American Tribe & Reservation Points of Interest

The Olympic Peninsula is the home of the Twilight Series. Select local points of interest are featured in the novels.

The Official web site of the Quileute Native American Tribe and Reservation.
The Quileute Nation is located in La Push Washington, on the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The Quileute Tribe and the ghosts of their ancestors have lived and hunted in this area for thousands of years. For as long as the ageless memory of legend recalls, the Quileute people flourished in the territory which originally stretched from their isle-strewn Pacific beaches along the rain forest rivers to the glaciers of Mt. Olympus. According to their ancient creation story, the Quileute people were changed from wolves by a wandering Transformer.

La Push – 90 Main Street La Push, Washington
La Push has, literally, been home to the Quileute Nation forever. It’s in a truly beautiful setting, located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, at the mouth of the Quillayute River.

First Beach – 320 Ocean Drive La Push, Washington
First Beach, located in La Push, is featured prominently in the Twilight saga. It’s the beach where Jacob shares some Quileute legends with Bella. This awesome beach is also a local surfing favorite. The beach is easy to find and is open to everyone (with obvious exceptions).

Quileute Tribal School – 2 By Yak Loop La Push, Washington
The Quileute Tribal School is where Jacob and his friends attend school. (QTS High is located at the Akalat Center—the rest of the school and administrative offices are in downtown La Push, near the water.)

Official Twilight Web Sites

The Official “Twilight” Saga movie web site.
Starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner

The Twilight Saga Movies: Twilight / New Moon / Eclipse / Breaking Dawn
The epic love story of Bella Swan and her immortal beloved Edward Cullen.

The Official web site of best-selling series author Stephenie Meyer.
Interesting insight and information showcasing her best selling series and #1 New York Times; Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn.

ABOUT THE TWILIGHT SAGA:
Based on the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series by Stephenie Meyer. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn. Achieved the status of the four top slots for the Best Selling Books List of 2008 compiled by USA Today.

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