Ocean Shores is a 6,000 acre peninsula located on Washington's central Pacific coast approximately 75 miles west of Olympia, the state capitol. The peninsula's western shoreline extends southward approximately six miles with sandy public beaches and five different beach access roads. The southern shoreline (approximately two miles) runs easterly along the entrance to Grays Harbor with views of Westport, two miles across the entrance to the harbor. The southern tip of the peninsula is home to the Ocean Shores marina and seasonal passenger ferry to Westport. The eastern shoreline is primarily a residential area offering eastern and northern views of Bowerman Basin, the Olympic Mountain range and Mt. Rainier.

The peninsula is also home to more than 23 miles of interconnecting fresh water lakes and canals, which offer year round boating, wildlife viewing, and exceptional fishing opportunities.

Ocean Shores was originally developed in 1960 and continues to be Washington's most visited seaside destination, hosting nearly three million visitors annually.

As you explore our web site, you'll find dozens of photographs and interesting information about the area, but we should caution you...once you visit, you may never want to head back home! So enjoy, and welcome to beautiful Ocean Shores, Washington!