Things to Do in Ocean Shores, Washington
- Ocean Shores, Washington, is a 6-mile-long peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Grays Harbor. Features of this area include two lakes, 23 miles of canals and a rain forest in the center of the city. Residents and visitors to Ocean Shores will find plenty to do besides go to the beach. Among other options, they can enjoy miniature golf, horseback riding, boating and hiking.
- Ocean Shores Golf Course is 6,252 yards long and is a par 71. It has been rated by "Golf Digest" as one of the best places to play. The front nine resembles an executive course, with three par 5's, three par 4's and three par 3's. From holes 10 to 18, the course changes to links-style golf with beach grass and water along the fairways. Throughout the course, the greens are elevated and have drainage systems to avoid standing water.
Amenities include a pro shop, clubhouse, snack bar, equipment rentals and lessons taught by PGA professional Ronnie Espedal. Ocean Shores Golf Course also offers a practice range with mats and grass tee areas.
Ocean Shores Golf Course
500 Canal Drive NE
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
360-289-3357
oceanshoresgolf.com - Honey Pearl Ranch offers horseback riding for children and adults. You can ride on the ranch year-round, on the beach from February to September or choose pony rides for children under age 7. To ride the horses, the weight limit is 240 pounds, only one person is allowed on a horse at a time, and horseback rides on the beach must be at a walking pace. No running or cantering on the beach is allowed.
Honey Pearl Ranch
32 Humptulips Valley Road
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
360-580-1150
honeypearl.com - Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co. rents all-weather, 21-foot electric Duffy Cruisers. The boats hold up to 10 people. They're stable and easy to maneuver on Ocean Shores' 23 miles of interconnected waterways. Livingstons, canoes and paddle boats are also available to rent. Each electric boat is powered by marine batteries that last up to 10 hours.
The company says boating experience is not necessary--the boats operate as easily as driving a golf cart. Renters receive instruction as well as a map and assistance with docking the boat when it's returned.
Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co.
952 Point Brown Ave. SE
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
360-289-0487
oselectricboat.com - Ocean Shores Interpretive Center, a non-profit organization, is free to visit. The center provides information, hands-on exploration, exhibits with animals and a movie. Features include a new habitat room, expanded outdoor exhibits, a children's area, geology exhibits, an eagle's nest and a history of the SS Catala. From April 1 to Sept. 30 the center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Oct. 1 to March 31, hours of operation are Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ocean Shores Interpretive Center
1033 Catala Ave. SE
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
360-289-4617
oceanshoresinterpretivecenter.com