Ocean Shores Washington-Family Resort
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Ocean Shores, Washington began as a highly touted real estate development, but over the years it has settled into its present incarnation as a fine family resort town on the central coast of Washington State.
The 6,000 acre peninsula is just 75 miles west of the state capitol of Olympia and close enough to Seattle (132 miles) and Portland (165 miles) to draw weekend visitors year ’round. In fact, it’s Washington’s most visited seaside destination, with mile after mile of wide, sandy beaches completely open to the public.
Unfortunately, the water’s really too cold for swimming and the riptides are legendary, as are the 12 foot tidal surges that typically sweep the shore in July and December. The dramatic seascape is incredible, particularly during winter storms and, even though swimming is out, beachcombing is most definitely in at any time of the year. Check the beach our for yourself with the Ocean Shores WebCam
With over 20 miles of freshwater lakes interconnected by canals and several Washington State Parks nearby, the area is a haven for wildlife watchers, boaters and fisherfolk.
Ocean Shore’s other claim to fame are the Vegas-style casinos found there, compliments of the northwest Indian tribes indigenous to the area. One favorite vacation spot, run by the Quinault Nation, offers not just another casino, but a full-fledged Ocean Shores hotel with a family-friendly resort atmosphere, spa, several dining options and some of the best live entertainment offered in western Washington.
Olympic National Park is just a day trip away, as well, making Ocean Shores the ideal headquarters for your road trip to the Pacific Northwest.
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May 29th, 2007 at 8:13 pm
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