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A great place to live, learn and play
Puget Sound lets you discover fun indoors and out

Inviting, beautiful and fun - that’s the Olympia-Lacey community. Set amidst the natural beauty of the Puget Sound area of Washington state, the Saint Martin’s main campus is just 60 miles south of Seattle. Outdoor activities and cultural attractions are at your doorstep.

Olympia, the state capital, offers fun in every direction. A vibrant downtown is home to unique shops. Local bands and artists fill the calendar in this rich arts community. Nationally recognized entertainers, artists and musicians make regular stops in the Puget Sound area. And if you love the outdoors, you’ll delight in the hiking trails, watersports and mountainous scenic vistas.

Lacey, a community of 32,000, welcomes Saint Martin’s students and offers a safe small city experience. With over 160 acres of parks and nearby shopping, restaurants and movie theaters, there is lots to do within walking distance of campus.

You’ll find many choices a comfortable drive from campus:

Seattle Mariners baseball at Safeco Field 1 hour
Skiing near Mount Rainier 2 hours
Hiking in the Olympic Mountains 2 hours
Kayaking in Puget Sound 20 minutes
Portland, Ore. 2 hours
Vancouver, British Columbia 3.5 hours