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Beach House Antiques & Collectibles, Ocean Shores, 1-360-289-7990
Dolores' Antiques, Ocean Shores, 1-360-289-4543
Gordon's Antiques & Collectibles, Ocean Shores, 1-360-289-3980
Hav to Hav It, Ocean Shores, 1-360-289-1996
Mollie's Antiques, Ocean Shores, 1-360-289-0199
Ocean Shores Antiques & Collectibles, Ocean Shores, 1-360-289-9840
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Pacific Beach - Pacific Art Studio, 57 Main Street, Pacific Beach, WA, 360-276-9929 or 360-301-6103 , Website: www.PacificArtStudio.net
Hours of Operation: Winter Season - Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Watercolors, Drawings, Carvings, Photography, and Glass Work. Art classes available.
Ocean Shores - Fusions Gallery, 834 Pt. Brown Ave., NE, Ocean Shores, WA, 360-289-2811
Hours of Operation: 10am - 6pm, 7 days a week.
This gallery features over 50 artists, mostly local, with a variety of art mediums including pottery, handmade jewelry, fine art photography, glass work,
wood turning, carvings, paintings and more!
Louie Rochon's Sculpture Gallary 873 Pt. Brown Ave., Ocean Shores, WA, 360-587-3976
Working studio, that is open limited hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
"Highly animated, bright & colorful, often controversial but never boring, larger than life, mixed media sculpture expressing one artist's
observations of the insanity of man." - Louie Rochon.
Warning: Some artwork may not be suitable for young children.
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Walk or stroll along Ocean
Shores 6 miles of sand and surf. Enjoy the excitement of finding
hidden treasures along the way. The best time to find unusual
items is after high tide or after one of our exciting winter storms.
A popular site to stop at during your search is at the North Jetty
where you will find agates and often times shells or sand dollars.
A popular spot locals enjoy is at Damon Point (also known as Protection
Island), the perfect place for camp fires.
Beach Combers check out the tide schedule:
Ocean Shores Guide Tide Schedule
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The Ocean Shores Peninsula
is for the most part flat which is for perfect for bicycling.
Ocean Shores has 120 miles of roads more than most large cities
with many scenic routes on the bay side. Special bike lanes follow
the main artery (Point Brown) from town to the Jetty for your
convenience.
Rentals
Olympic Outdoor: 360-289-3736
OWW, Inc.: 360-289-3830
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In Ocean Shores you
will find some of the most exciting bird species in the Northwest,
perfect for bird watchers. At Damon Point (also known as Protection
Island) you can find dozens of species of migratory and residential
birdlife, known as a meeting site for the rare Snowy Plover and
the southernmost meeting site for the Semi-Palmated Plover. This
is the only recorded place in the world where these two species
coexist as breeding birds. You may also find Brown Pelicans, Peregrine
Falcons, and Heron.
Bird Watchers Check out these sites:
Grays Harbor Audubon
Society
Check List for birds of
Ocean Shores
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Bowling is available at the Pacific Beach Resort & Conference Center
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A most rewarding sport if
you don't mind getting your arms a little wet. Enjoy some of the
Northwest's finest razor clams. Remember Clam digging is permitted
in clam season only (check here for future schedules) and you
must obtain a license from Ace Hardware next to the IGA. You may
also want to check with the Chamber of Commerce for clamming season
and license information.
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The El Matador ferry that
transports passengers to or from Ocean Shores-Westport can seat
70 passengers per trip. It takes about 20 to 40 minutes to cross.
Regular runs are done through Memorial Day to Labor Day. I suggest
that you call before you decide to make the trip. If the tide
is to low the ride will be canceled
Check out our Ferry Schedule:
Ocean Shores Marina Ferry Schedule
Tickets Available
Silver King Motel: 360-289-3386
Westport: 360-268.0047
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What kind of fishing do you desire? We have Surf
Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, and Crabbing. Take advantage of
the Tuna, Halibut, Salmon, and Bottom Fishing Charters that are
offered in season. The best area for Surf Fishing is at the North
Jetty or Damon Point State Park (also known as Protection Island).
If Fresh Water Fishing is what you seek try Duck Lake or one of
our many water ways in the Canal. The best place to find fresh
crab is near the Marina or again at Damon Point Park. Great Salmon
can also be found at the Marina in Season.
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Ocean Shores has one of
the best miniature golf course around for your pleasure and enjoyment.
Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center: 360-289-9537
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PGA Golf Course??? Yes you
heard it correct, Ocean Shores has Washington's only PGA rated
championship course on the coast. Complete with an 18 hole course,
multiple tees, club cart rentals, and a Pro-Shop with a snack
bar. Company tournaments are planned and organized by the resident
golf pros. Annual memberships are welcome to locals and visitors.
So please enjoy to your hearts content.
Ocean Shores Golf Course: 360-289-3357
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A favorite past time for
Ocean Shores visitors and locals alike, take an enjoyable ride
down the beach or on one of Ocean Shores beautiful nature trails.
Nan-Sea Stables: 360-289-0194
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You must take the time to
enjoy the Ocean Shores Interpretive Center while you are visiting,
bring your children and have a wonderful and educational time
learning about the history, wildlife, and development of the Ocean
Shores peninsula. Only open from Memorial Day through Labor Day,
or by special arrangement
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A premier visiting spot
in Ocean Shores, ideal for beach combing and surf fishing. If
you are a storm watcher, enjoy the view of crashing waves upon
the jetty during a winter storm from one of our many warm and
cozy rentals
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One of the most popular
and fun activities to do on the beach in Ocean Shores. We have
some of the most fascinating kite shops anywhere with a great
variety of kites, windsocks, beach toys and much much more. Come
and enjoy the Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge, one of
Washington's largest kite festivals featuring stunt kite competitions,
displays, fun fly's, free kite flying lessons, merchants, beach
vendors and more. June 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Cloud Nine Kite Shop: 360-289-2221
Cutting Edge Kites: 360-289-0667
Ocean Shores Kites: 360-289-4103
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Located on Point Brown Ave
just a little south of the four way stop in Ocean Shores. Come
in and say "Hi" to the local Library
Cat Trixie, if you wait too long she will come and introduce
herself. The library offers temporary cards for visitors and Internet
access (One, one hour session per day). They just had there systems
updated through the Gates Foundation and have some really nice
computers. Be sure to call and make arrangements for time on the
computer well in advance.
Hours
Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-8
Wednesday 10-6
Thurday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-3
Phone #(360)289-3919
E-mail oslibrary@osgov.com
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Another very popular activity
on the beaches and on the streets of Ocean Shores, All you need
is a drivers license and a helmet and your ready to ride so enjoy.
If you do not have a license enjoy renting a bike to cruse around
the beach on the can be a whole lot of fun!
OWW, Inc. Mopeds: 360-289-3830
This & That: 289.0919
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The Ocean Shores Cinema
has three screens showing first run films with state-of-the-art
DTS Digital sound, and rocking chair seating,
For Movie's playing and show times, call 360-289-1234.
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Movies rentals are available at almost every grocery store in every twon alng the coast
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Ocean Shores has many maintained
parks for your enjoyment.
Here are some of the parks in Ocean Shores and the local area
click on the links to find out more information and make reservations:
Duck Lake and Canals
23 miles of fresh water, navigable, interconnected waterways.
Duck Lake is stocked and considered one of the best fishing lakes
in Western Washington. Fishing year around and power boat accessible.
Pacific
Ocean Beaches
Six miles of Ocean Beaches, approximately 170 acres at high
tide. Clamming (while in season), jetty and surf fishing, whale
watching, seashell and driftwood collecting. Horse rentals along
the beach mostly year round.
Chinook Park
Boat launch, fishing pier on Duck Lake. Special facilities
for handicapped.
North Bay Park
On Duck Lake with rest rooms, parking area, public dock, boat
ramp, fishing, picnic shelter, baseball field and tennis court.
Emerson Park
Tennis court only minutes from downtown area.
Oyehut Wildlife Area
682 acres of wildlife habitat, wetlands, tide flats and world
class bird watching.
Protection Island
1 544 acre natural area extending into the Grays Harbor entrance.
Excellent view of shipping lanes, and Westport. Natural area for
walking, beach combing, and bird watching. An abundant wildlife
habitat.
Ocean
City State Park
Located one mile north of Ocean Shores, 187 developed, private,
wooded campsites, some with full hookups. Beach access, picnic
area near the beach.
Olympic National Park
Home to all three temperate rain forests in North America with
the worlds largest spruce tree. Southern entrance (Lake Quinalt)
which is 40 miles northeast of Ocean Shores.
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You will find some of the
best site seeing in Ocean Shores on the lakes and canals, in Duck
Lake you can find water fowl and otters. If you stop by the north
jetty you can see the power of the ocean. Take a ride to Westport
with a chance of even seeing a few whales. A drive north along
Highway 109 takes you through Ocean City, Copalis Beach, Pacific
Beach and Moclips. You will find spectacular beach views along
the way. 45 minutes north of Ocean Shores on Highway 101 will
take you to Lake Quinalt and the Olympic Rain Forest. Here you
will see breathtaking view of the lake you will find fantastic
trail and waterfalls not to mention the worlds largest spruce
tree.
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You will find some of the
best site seeing in Ocean Shores on the lakes and canals, in Duck
Lake you can find water fowl and otters. If you stop by the north
jetty you can see the power of the ocean. Take a ride to Westport
with a chance of even seeing a few whales. A drive north along
Highway 109 takes you through Ocean City, Copalis Beach, Pacific
Beach and Moclips. You will find spectacular beach views along
the way. 45 minutes north of Ocean Shores on Highway 101 will
take you to Lake Quinalt and the Olympic Rain Forest. Here you
will see breathtaking view of the lake you will find fantastic
trail and waterfalls not to mention the worlds largest spruce
tree.
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Surf fishing is good almost everywhere along the coast, but access is best at Ocean City, Roosevelt Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips.
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Surf kayaking is particularly good at Pacific Beach, with easy access from the State Park day use area.
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Visit Emerson Park a tennis
only park on Bass Avenue and at North Bay City Park on Albatross.
Pacific Park Courts on Ocean Shores Blvd. are available with advance
permission from the Ocean Shores Community Club.
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Storm watching is at its
best in winter and near the North Jetty. Try to get a warm and
cozy rental with a view. Please be careful during these powerful
storms and while in the North Jetty area. This is a time to enjoy
visually from a safe distance. 25 foot seas and high winds can
be extremely dangerous and will occasional crash over the protection
of the jetty wall.
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