Ocean Shores, WA Road Trips
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Longest Drive
37.6 mi
Wishkah, WA
Quickest Drive
1h 4m
Wishkah, WA
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Ocean Shores, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,076
Median Income
$62,750
Median Home Value
$378,000
Median Age
64.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Ocean Shores, WA
Ocean Shores is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington state, between Grays Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The ocean shores are spectacular with a first-class resorts that offer the finest family vacation lodging anywhere on the Washington coast.
The weather in Ocean Shores is affected by the cold Pacific Ocean. Although it may be the middle of July and cloudless in the rest of the state, within 10 miles of the ocean, fog, wind, and mist will loom. With this in mind, don't come expecting to "catch some rays". On a trivial note, crooner musician Pat Boone was an early investor when the town development began in 1967.
Ocean City State Park. 170 acres of beach, dunes and shoreline pine. Clamming, surfing, kite flying and beachcombing are popular activities. Check out the interpretive center and amphitheater.
Fishing. Charter a captain to skipper the boat while you fish for halibut, salmon, and tuna with a number of different charter services. Watersports. Explore Washington's waterways in a canoe, kayak, sailboat, and even cruises Biking. There is a selection of biking trails from the casual to the challenging. 1 Ocean Shores Golf Course, 500 Canal Dr NE. (updated Jan 2025) The Weatherwax. A pristine 121 acres of land and lake known as the Weatherwax property was purchased by the city of Ocean Shores in July 1999. The Weatherwax provides primitive trails where you can enjoy the beautiful peaceful area. 2 Quinault Beach Resort and Casino, 78 WA-115. Las Vegas style action and a unique opportunity for reflection in one place.
Sunday Morning Brunch at Quinault Resort Casino. Su. Made to order omelets, waffles, carved ham and roast, large peel and eat shrimp. (updated Jan 2025)
1 Ocean Shores Municipal Airport (FAA LID: W04), 498 Duck Lake Dr NE, ☏ +1 360-289-5949. Only for tsunami evacuation/general aviation. (updated Jan 2025)
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