Ocean Shores Beach Tours and Activities

Ocean Shores Beach featuring a house and a beach
Ocean Shores Beach featuring general coastal views
Ocean Shores Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Ocean Shores Beach featuring a coastal town
Ocean Shores Beach featuring general coastal views


Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean, play with kites in the powerful wind and relax around bonfires on this dramatic stretch of shoreline.

Ocean Shores Beach runs along the entire length of a peninsula, which stretches for about 8 miles (16 kilometers) down Washington’s coastline. Gaze in awe at the mighty Pacific Ocean as it crashes against the North JettyOpens in a new window and find a peaceful patch of sand where you can relax with friends. The beach is often used for lively community events, while the ocean is a playground for watersports enthusiasts.

Before heading to the beach, learn about the ecosystems of the peninsula in the Coastal Interpretive Center. Displays are dedicated to different facets of the region and focus on such topics as the shipwrecks that line the west coast and the Quinault Indian Nation.

Walk along Ocean Shores Beach at different times throughout the year to see the many faces of the Pacific. In summer, sunbathe, play volleyball or try surfing. Come in winter to see the water at its wildest. Spring brings gray whales to the area.

Several events take place on the beach throughout the year. Watch locals fly a variety of kites at the Festival of Colors in June or the Fun Fly in August. In July, the Ocean Shores Beach Blast brings pop-up vendors, fireworks displays and live music to the beach.

Bring your binoculars and point them to the skies to look for rare birds. You may see peregrine falcons and brown pelicans flying over the beach.

Ride a horse along the sands for a thrilling way to experience this dramatic location. Horse rental venues are located along the beachfront.

Try your luck in the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino, located on the northern end of the beach. Admire views of the ocean and wetlands from almost every window as you make your way around the casino.

Buses run regularly from SeattleOpens in a new window to the peninsula, where the beach is easily accessible. Alternatively, drive to Ocean Shores Beach and park on the shoreline.

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The Canterbury Inn
The Canterbury Inn
2.5 out of 5
643 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW, Ocean Shores, WA
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Lighthouse Suites Inn
Lighthouse Suites Inn
2.5 out of 5
491 Damon Road, Ocean Shores, WA
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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
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The Polynesian Resort
The Polynesian Resort
2.5 out of 5
615 Ocean Shores Blvd, Ocean Shores, WA
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Hotel Mar Vista
Hotel Mar Vista
2 out of 5
845 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, 54, Ocean Shores, WA
Hotel Mar Vista
The Grey Gull
The Grey Gull
2 out of 5
651 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
The Grey Gull
Sea Breeze Cottages
Sea Breeze Cottages
3 out of 5
131 Barnacle St, Ocean Shores, WA
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Ocean Shores Inn & Suites
Ocean Shores Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
648 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
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Wanderlust Inn
Wanderlust Inn
3 out of 5
686 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA
Wanderlust Inn
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Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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