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Ocean City, Washington
Skip unless you want a quiet beach camping weekend: half a day on the sand is enough, then head to Ocean Shores or Aberdeen.
Ocean City is a tiny unincorporated beach town on the Olympic Peninsula's Pacific coast, best known for its wide, flat, sandy beach and the adjacent Ocean City State Park. With a year-round population of about 200, it has no downtown, no restaurants and no shops — just dunes, driftwood and surf. Most visitors come to camp at the state park or to walk the beach for a few hours. The nearest services are in Ocean Shores (5 min south) or Aberdeen (25 min south).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid November–February (cold, rainy, windy)
- Airport
- SEA
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ocean City, Washington911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ocean City, Washington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (About 2.5 h drive via US-101 and WA-109; no direct public transport.).
- Getting aroundCar required.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (About 2.5 h drive via US-101 and WA-109; no direct public transport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Dec (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (21 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ocean City, Washington: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
20 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
19 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
16 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
20 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
21 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car required. The beach is walkable from the state park. No public transport within Ocean City.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ocean Shores
goDoor to door: 10 min
5 min drive south on WA-115
Restaurants, shops, a long beach boardwalk and a casino.
Aberdeen, Washington
goDoor to door: 30 min
25 min drive south via WA-109 and US-101
Full services, grocery stores, hardware, and the Kurt Cobain memorial.
Port Angeles
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
1 h 15 min drive north on US-101
Gateway to Olympic National Park; ferry to Victoria, BC.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ocean City State Park
149 standard and 29 full-utility campsites; year-round reservations. No hotels in town.
Ocean Shores
5 min south: motels, vacation rentals and a handful of restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Camping
- $30–50 (campsite fee plus gas)
- Budget motel (Ocean Shores)
- $80–120
Watch out
Safety
- No shops, restaurants or gas stations in Ocean City itself — stock up before you arrive.
- Driftwood and seashells are protected; do not remove them.
- Keep distance from nesting birds, seals and other shore animals.
- Cell service may be patchy; download offline maps.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ocean City State Park campsite (standard): $30–40 per night (check)
- Gas from Ocean Shores: About $4.00/gal (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ocean City, Washington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
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- Best months: May–September · avoid November–February (cold, rainy, windy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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