Ocean Shores Things to Do


Couple is strolling the shoreline on Ocean Shores, WA.Couple is strolling the shoreline on Ocean Shores, WA.

Ocean Shores Things to Do, Ocean Shores activities and attractions. Tourism drives this area in Washington State which is rich in local recreation and natural beauty.

There are a TON of things to do in Ocean Shores WA! Make Ocean Shores your home base for an extended Olympic Peninsula vacation. Add the town of Westport WA to your Ocean Shores activities list, which is nearby on the south shore of Grays Harbor. Aberdeen and Hoquiam are just 30 minutes to the east.

Additionally, you're close to the Olympic National Park! Just one hour to the north is the Quinault Rain Forest. Utterly captivating and other-worldly, the temperate rain forest may convince you to add a few more days to your itinerary. 

Port Angeles WA is just 3 hours north at the top of the Olympic Peninsula. Go whale-watching, or drive up to Hurricane Ridge for some snow-capped, clear-aired beauty. 

Here are a few favorite attractions and Ocean Shores things to do.


Fiery sunset over the Pacific Ocean in Ocean Shores WA.Fiery sunset over the Pacific Ocean in Ocean Shores WA.

Ocean Shores Visitor Information Center

Ocean Shores Visitor Information Center 
120 West Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Phone: +1-360-289-9586
Website: https://tourismoceanshores.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 3pm, Sun 10am - 2pm

Have any questions, or need guidance or suggestions? Check in with the Ocean Shores Visitor Information Center. Please call ahead, as their open hours may be impacted by Covid.

Ocean Shores Things to Do: Museums

Coastal Interpretive Center

Coastal Interpretive Center in Ocean Shores WA

Coastal Interpretive Center
1033 Catala Avenue SE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Phone: +1-360-289-4617
Website: https://interpretivecenter.org/
Hours: Sat-Sun 10a-4p, Mon 10a-2p. Hours can vary so check their website.

TripAdvisor: Tripadvisor Reviews of Coastal Interpretive Center in Ocean Shores, WA

Wonderful exhibits of wildlife, rocks, shells, shipwreck stories with photos, lectures, and a nature trail winding through coastal forest and wetland. If you’re a history buff, they’ll also provide you with the history of Ocean Shores and the area. This is a great family stop. Tours are available with docents or self-guided. Donations accepted.

Moclips Museum of the North Beach

Moclips Museum of the North Beach
4658 WA-109, Moclips, WA 98562
Phone: +1-360-276-4441
Website: http://www.moclips.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Museum-of-the-North-Beach/126071047464043

Hours: Sat-Sun 11a-4p. Closed Mon-Fri. Local history and displays.

18 miles (29 km) and 30 minutes north of Ocean Shores on Hwy 109 is the small village of Moclips. And in this village is a remarkable museum chronicling the details and history of this remote corner of the USA.

Ocean Shores Things to Do: Beaches

Ocean Shores beaches are open to motor vehicles. Drive onto any of these beaches, park, and play on the sand and in the waves. 

All of these beaches involve beautiful long stretches of smooth sand, views westward to forever, and the ability in many cases to either camp nearby or have a bonfire and picnics on the beach. On nice days the beaches are absolutely gorgeous! 

Ocean Shores Beach can be reached by State Route 115.Ocean Shores Beach can be reached by State Route 115.

Ocean Shores Beach Access Points (links will take you to Google Maps):

Ocean City Beach Access Points:

Moclips Beach Access Points:

Ocean Shores North Jetty

North Jetty in Ocean Shores WANorth Jetty in Ocean Shores WA.

Ocean Shores North Jetty
E. Ocean Shores Blvd. SW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

At the very southernmost tip of the northern peninsula sits this stellar ocean viewing spot. Park your car at the North Jetty Public Parking lot, and then enjoy a stroll on the beach and out onto the North Jetty. Imagine storm-watching from here!

As always, be alert on the jetty¾rogue waves can crash over rocks unexpectedly.

TripAdvisor: Tripadvisor Reviews of the Ocean Shores North Jetty in Ocean Shores, WA 

Ocean Shores North Jetty and Pacific OceanOcean Shores North Jetty and Pacific Ocean.

Damon Point Trail

Damon Point Trail and beach in Ocean Shores WAOn blustery days the wind beautifully sculpts the sand.

Damon Point Trail (Protection Island), Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Google Map for Damon Point Trail

Access via Discovery Avenue SE at the tip of Point Brown in Ocean Shores WA. Fishing, wildlife, birding, beachcombing, walking.

Kite-Flying

Bring your whole party onto the beach at Ocean Shores WA...car, dog, kite, chairs, picnic!Bring your whole party onto the beach...car, dog, kite, chairs, picnic!

Didn't bring a kite? No worries, lots of amazing kites are available right here in Ocean Shores.

Ocean Shores Kites. Two Locations:

  • 172 West Chance A La Mer Blvd, Ocean Shores, WA 98569 (in the Shores Mall).
  • 759 Point Brown Avenue, Ocean Shores, WA 98569 (at the boardwalk shops).

Phone: +1-360-289-4103
Hours: Everyday, 11am - 6pm
Website: http://www.oceanshoreskites.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ocean-Shores-Kites-100862176634409/

Wow, choices in kite styles and skill levels are endless; you're sure to find the perfect kite for you or your family. Also beach toys, parts and repair, even lessons on kite-flying.

Ocean Shores Things to Do:
State Parks for Day Use and Camping

Ocean City State Park

Ocean City State Park beach view.Ocean City State Park beach view.

Ocean City State Park
148 WA-115, Hoquiam, WA 98550
Phone: +1-360-289-3553
Website: https://parks.state.wa.us/554/Ocean-City
State Parks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateParks 
Tripadvisor: Tripadvisor reviews for Ocean City State Park in Hoquiam, WA

Yelp: Yelp reviews for Ocean City State Park in Hoquiam, WA

Beachfront recreation, clamming, birding, year-round camping. Requires a Discover Pass.

Visit the Ocean City State Park for beachy fun. Day-use or camping. Located just south of the WA-109 on WA-115. This is a beautiful long stretch of beach with a nearby campground. 

Ocean City State Park, Ocean City WA. View of picnic area and trailhead to the beach.Ocean City State Park picnic area and trailhead to the beach.

Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park

Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park, a few miles north of Ocean Shores in Copalis Beach, WA.Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park is a few miles north of Ocean Shores in Copalis Beach, WA.

Griffiths-Priday Ocean State Park, Benner Rd., Copalis Beach, WA 98535
360-902-8844.  https://parks.state.wa.us/516/Griffiths-Priday

This is a BIG state park. Explore and go birding on the “Copalis River Spit,” a huge sand bar on the ocean side of Copalis River as it empties into the Pacific. Getting there: From Highway 109 heading north, turn left (west) on Benner Road and go 1 block. The parking lot is on the right side of the road. Requires a Discover Pass.

Strolling the beach here is a wonderful Ocean Shores things to do.

Foot trail to the beach at Griffiths-Priday State Park, Copalis Beach, WA.Foot trail to the beach at Griffiths-Priday State Park.

Ocean Shores Things to Do: Souvenirs

Shop at Sharky’s Souvenirs

Sharky's in Ocean Shores WACue "Jaws" music ... Enter the maw of the shark!
The store must have just gotten a fresh coat of paint because the shark's mouth was as vibrantly colored as the real thing!

Shop at Sharky’s
695 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Phone: 360-289-4462
Website: https://sharkysos.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharkysOceanShores/
Hours: Every day 10am - 7pm

TripAdvisor: TripAdvisor Reviews of Sharky's in Ocean Shores, WA

Clothes, hats, toys, books, branded with Ocean Shores or Sharky's motifs. If you’re into sharks, you’ll find a LOT to love in this souvenir shop.

What other Ocean Shores things to do are there?
Check the official Ocean Shores Tourism website for additional ideas that may excite you: https://tourismoceanshores.com/

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