Ocean Shores, WA

Travel Guide

North Jetty which includes rocky coastline and a sandy beach
Ocean Shores showing tranquil scenes and a house
Ocean Shores featuring general coastal views and waves
Ocean Shores showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a house
Ocean Shores Beach featuring a house and a coastal town

In this small town, visitors can relax and experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Ocean Shores is small, with just 5,500 residents, but visitors will find plenty of things to do. The town is on a peninsula. Wake to a sunrise to the east over North Bay and Grays Harbor. Enjoy a busy day sightseeing and come back in time to drink a cocktail while watching the sun set to the west over the Pacific Ocean.

The southernmost part of the peninsula is ironically the place to find the North Jetty. Park for free and roam the beach. Look for bits of bright sea glass rounded by the waves and brought to shore by tides. Head north along the 6 miles (10 kilometers) of beach and wade in the surf or build sand castles. In June, marvel at the kite flying that is part of the two-day Festival of Colors, an international stunt-kite festival that takes place on the city beaches and draws participants from around the world.

Moving a half mile (800 meters) east, you’ll find Oyhut Wildlife Area. Bring binoculars and do some birding. You’re likely to find snowy plovers, herons, pheasants, pelicans and more in the 682 acres (276 hectares) of natural wetlands and tidal flats.  

On the eastern side of Oyhut, visit Ocean Shores Interpretive Center, with history and wildlife exhibits. Children will love the hands-on, interactive displays featuring snowy owls, sea otters and seals, the logging industry, whaling, predators and prey, fishing, ecology and sea creatures. There is even a display of a “person” made entirely from materials collected on the beach. There is plenty of free parking at the center, and there is no admission fee, but donations are welcome.  

Rent an eco-friendly electric boat and spend the day on the canal or Duck Lake that stretch along the interior of the peninsula, or venture into the harbor. Bring a picnic lunch, and plenty of sunscreen, and spend the day on the water. If you have time, drive just over three hours north to see Olympic National Park with views of 7,965-foot (2,428-meter) Mount Olympus and its surrounding glaciers.

Lighthouse Suites Inn

Lighthouse Suites Inn

2.5 out of 5
491 Damon Road, Ocean Shores, WA
The price is NT$3,210 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$3,210
NT$3,595 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,500 reviews)
"First time visitor, and already booked a return visit. Very clean and quiet, great views, easy walk to the beach and 5 min WALK to the store. Went mid week oh a whim and best stay in years."

Reviewed on 2025/7/29

Lighthouse Suites Inn
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Ocean Shores

Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Ocean Shores

2.5 out of 5
707 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.6/10 (1,079 reviews)
"Very beautiful location! View from the room is so amazing! The room is spacious and quiet. Their propane is not working so no hot water but they let us know in advance. The front desk lady Autumn wasn’t at her best with me when we first arrived but upon later interactions she was trying harder to ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/27

Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Ocean Shores
Coratel Inn and Suites By Jasper Ocean Shores

Coratel Inn and Suites By Jasper Ocean Shores

2.5 out of 5
773 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
The price is NT$3,147 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
NT$3,147
NT$3,525 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (469 reviews)
"Our room was very nice sized. Spacious, clean, and the breakfast they offered was wonderful. 5 minute walk to beach access. Their parking options were good as well."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

Coratel Inn and Suites By Jasper Ocean Shores
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Grey Gull

The Grey Gull

2 out of 5
651 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,106 reviews)
"Had a great time at the Grey Gull. The rooms were very comfortable and lots of room. Our Grandson loved the pool. No complaints!!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/29

The Grey Gull
Sea Breeze Cottages

Sea Breeze Cottages

3 out of 5
131 Barnacle St, Ocean Shores, WA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ocean Shores Beach and Pacific Paradise ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
"This property was charming, but the stairs to the loft are more like a ladder than stairs. They are probably not to code and are dangerous. Also, there needs to be hooks or clothes rack(s) in the sleeping area. No where to hang clothes except over the railings. All in all, a very nice place, but ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

Sea Breeze Cottages
Pacific Surf Condos

Pacific Surf Condos

3 out of 5
759 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ocean Shores Beach and Pacific Paradise ...
7.2/10 Good! (74 reviews)
Getaway
"The place didnt have a fire place like i booked , no beach access like it showed , there was a couple of pieces of dog food on floor in bathroom and water pressure in shower was ok but not good . Also back slider didn't lock ."

Reviewed on 2024/12/27

Pacific Surf Condos
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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