Location: Ocean Shores
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Ocean Shores is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 5,569 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Ocean Shores
1. Fusions Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By JeffSoCalifornia - Moreno Valley, United States
Beautiful....75 Artist's on display. We spent $100 on two beautiful memory maker's. Just walking around the Gallery is fun. We got a Re-Print picture and a night-light. Proprietor told us to hike Damon Point and we did - So fun. Thank You. Jeff and Elizabeth
2. Ocean Shores Kites
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Rehsinup19 - Kent, United States
We came here to pick out a kite for our son and were amazed by the selection of kites, beach toys and rubber band guns. This is the best shop in Ocean Shores.
3. Coastal Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
Hands-on learning experience of the nature, culture and history of the Washington Coast. Summer hours 10-4 daily. Winter hours weekends only 10-4. Free admission, donations welcome. Non-profit 501 (c)(3).
Reviewed By eloiseb93 - Seattle, United States
If you're spending any time at all in Ocean Shores, you should be sure to stop in at the Coastal Interpretive Center. Staffed by knowledgeable volunteers, the Center is a mini natural history museum, its rooms filled with specimens of the local wildlife. Here you will learn about the mammals, birds, insects and also shells, rocks and geological formations of the peninsula. There's a good exhibit on the Quinault Nation as well. It doesn't take a lot of time to tour the Center, but it's worth it - you will be so much more informed as you go out beach combing afterwards.
4. North Jetty
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Reviewed By GoAlong2 - Seattle, United States
We stopped to walk along the jetty and enjoy the beach. The massive rocks protect the entrance to the harbor, and we ended watching the waves crash against them. The broad sandy beach is popular and busy with picnics, kite fliers, and surfers.
5. The Gallery of Ocean Shores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
6. Damon Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By terrib541 - Olympia, United States
We went in April during the week. There was only a few people there, so we sort of had the beach to ourselves. It was peaceful and at low tide it was great fun exploring around the rocks looking for anemones. They look like they are from another planet. Also great for kite flying.
7. Elk Head Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By SouthEndMCgang - Seattle, United States
This taproom is certainly worth the search. Located in the back lot of a small strip mall just kitty corner from the Ocean Shores Convention Center is this small/tidy taproom with a FULL POUR of several brews we tested several but landed on an yummy IPA. Free baskets of pretzels and cheap peanuts and other savory snacks to clean the palate. You have got to try the Jalapeno...but you had better match it with another selection to douse the flames. Funky place...now you know what the locals know.
8. Buddy and Howie's Candy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By KarenMc6
I visit Buddy And Howies about once a month to buy taffy for coworkers when I am in Ocean Shores. I live over 100 miles away, but choose to buy my taffy there The people there are always helpful and friendly, particularly Melanie, who truly goes out of her way to help customers. I look forward to my visits to their candy store. A coworker, Joyce S wrote a bad review last month. She said she was sent there by me, her work friend. Joyce is not my friend, and I would never send her to buy taffy for me. She was demanding and confrontational while shopping in the store, and was very rude to the people working there. She came to work the next day laughing about her experience in the store and bragging about her rude comments to them. I believe that they were professional and polite to a generally mean, rude woman. Please try this store. Their candy selection is amazing and the people who work there are truly wonderful .
9. Sharky's
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By matthewjC233XL
bought earrings, some other little trinkets, and they sell shark teeth, bathing suits, towels, sweaters. small set up but lots of charm.
10. First Cabin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Gift shop with Jewelry, Nautical, Marbles, Rocks, Crystal skulls, purses, LGBTQ stuff and Home decor.
Reviewed By LoryGene54 - Ocean Shores, United States
First Cabin is in a new location!! The best gift shop in Ocean Shores has moved a few blocks down the street and is now located in a free standing building that is part of the Sea Ray Plaza sharing a parking lot with The Eagles and Our Place restaurant (among a few others). Same high quality gifts and jewelry - truly a joy to shop! The shop has an ample parking lot and even has some RV friendly parking along Ocean Shores Blvd. Hubby bought my Christmas present there - love this shop!!
