Ocean Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores which includes a house and tranquil scenes
Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores showing a house, general coastal views and a coastal town
Ocean Shores Beach which includes a coastal town and a house

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 Harbour. 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 kilometres) 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 Colours, an international stunt-kite festival that takes place on the city beaches and draws participants from around the world.

Moving a half mile (800 metres) 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 Centre, 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 centre, 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 harbour. 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-metre) 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 ₹12,280 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹12,280
₹13,754 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,448 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Lighthouse Suites Inn
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 ₹7,428 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹7,428
₹8,320 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (430 reviews)
"Property needs some TLC but I think they are working on that. We had a pet room, it was spacious and very clean."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Coratel Inn and Suites By Jasper Ocean Shores
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,786 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹13,786
₹15,441 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.6/10 (1,104 reviews)
"Pet friendly, our girl did great in the room during the 4th of July! Pull out bed for the teenager, no breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - 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
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Ocean Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,093 reviews)
"Always friendly staff and always willing to accommodate their guests! Thank you for being so great!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Grey Gull
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ocean Shores Beach and Pacific Paradise Family Fun ...
9/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
"Always a wonderful experience staying here"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Shorebirds Villas
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ocean Shores Beach and Pacific Paradise ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 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 30 Jun 2025

Sea Breeze Cottages
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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