Ocean Shores

Travel Guide
Ocean Shores
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 P4,890 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
P4,890
P5,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (950 reviews)
"Friendly staff; clean premises, clean room. We would stay there again"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Lighthouse Suites Inn
Hotel Mar Vista
Hotel Mar Vista
2 out of 5
845 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, 54, Ocean Shores, WA
The price is P3,854 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
P3,854
P4,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (573 reviews)
"Good stay at a great price everyone very friendly"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Hotel Mar Vista
The Canterbury Inn
The Canterbury Inn
2.5 out of 5
643 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW, Ocean Shores, WA
The price is P4,010 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
P4,010
P4,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (983 reviews)
"We loved The Canterbury Inn! The staff was so friendly. We had our dachshund with us and they provided special pet towels, blankets and sheets which was a great touch. The unit we stayed in had it's own private balcony facing the ocean. The unit had a small kitchen with a mini fridge, cooktop, microwave ..."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

The Canterbury Inn
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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 an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (958 reviews)
"Thanks for the great stay! We will be back!"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

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! (275 reviews)
"Close to the beach!!!"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

Sea Breeze Cottages
Shorebirds Villas
Shorebirds Villas
3 out of 5
782 Ocean Court Northwest, Ocean Shores, WA
Stay at this 3-star villa in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ocean Shores Beach and Pacific Paradise Family Fun ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (175 reviews)
"This was the cutest place. Very clean. Comfortable. Easy check in and check out . I have been telling all my friends about my stay. Will definitely be back to check out the other theme cabins ."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

Shorebirds Villas
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