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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Ocean Shores
Spend 2 days in Ocean Shores: one day for beach and water activities, another for golf or the Weatherwax nature area.
Ocean Shores is a small coastal town on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Its main draws are the long beach, Ocean City State Park, fishing charters, watersports, biking trails, a golf course and the Weatherwax nature area. A two‑day stay covers the beach and one inland activity, with easy access by car from nearby ports.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cool, rain, limited services)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–$120 excl. bed · Mid $130–$180 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Fish and chips (takeaway) | $8–$12 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $5–$7 |
| Parking (city lot, per hour) | $1–$2 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- W04 · Ocean Shores Municipal Airport
- General aviation only; use for private planes or emergency.
Typical fares
- Car rental (daily)
- ≈ $45 for a compact car, pick‑up in Ocean Shores
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most attractions are within walking distance of the beach. Rent a bike for trails or drive a car for the Weatherwax area (15 min).
See and do
Known for
- Ocean City State Park
- Fishing charters
- Watersports
- Ocean Shores Golf Course
- The Weatherwax nature area
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic National Park | Drive north on WA‑115, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Cape Disappointment State Park (Ilwaco) | Drive south on WA‑115, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Ocean Shores beachfront hotels
- Close to beach and park; good for short stays.
- Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
- Resort with rooms and casino; walk to beach.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta esto? |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Fog, wind and mist are common near the coast even in summer; bring layers.
- Tide changes affect beach access; check local tide tables.
Ocean Shores is generally safe; watch for fog, wind and tide changes, and keep valuables out of sight on the beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ocean Shores yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ocean City State Park
- Fishing charters
- Watersports
- Ocean Shores Golf Course
- The Weatherwax nature area
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Ocean Shores Municipal Airport: www.osgov.com/community/ocean_shores_municipal_airport.php
- Wikivoyage: Ocean Shores, revision 5092066 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5092066
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ocean Shores
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US 911 emergency number applies nationwide.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ocean-shores). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.