Ocean Shores sits at the northern tip of the Point Brown Peninsula on the Washington coast, offering 23 miles of wide, drivable Pacific beach backed by a canal network. The large Pacific tidal range shapes the beach dramatically; low tide reveals a vast, firm sandy expanse popular with kite flyers, equestrians, and clam diggers.
Pacific tidal range of 10+ ft creates the most dramatic tidal variation on this list: minus tides expose an almost unbelievably wide expanse of firm wet sand ideal for driving, kite flying, and horse riding; high tides bring the surf close to the foredunes. Swimming is not advisable due to cold water (48–55°F) and strong surf; a small local surfing community uses the beach; razor clam digging at low minus tides is the signature activity when WDFW declares harvest days; surf perch fishing is productive at mid to high tide. Local note: beach driving and OHV use are broadly permitted; horse and ATV rentals are available in town; the North Jetty park at the south end gives views of the Grays Harbor shipping channel entrance; always check wdfw.wa.gov for current razor clam harvest status before visiting.
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