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OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #26: The JETTY, Ocean Shores, WA..... Located at the very southwestern part of the Ocean Shores peninsula at the opening of the Grays Harbor Bay (the South Jetty is located across the harbor at Westport). The Jetty is one of the most beautiful...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #25: DOWNTOWN Ocean Shores, WA..... Ocean Shores is a peninsula with approximately 6 miles of public sandy beaches. Platted in the 1960s and incorporated as a City in 1970. DOWNTOWN: Begins at the entrance ("gates") at Pt Brown Ave, and also t...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #24: The (main) STREETS of Ocean Shores, WA ~ We have over a 100-miles of roads on our peninsula. The Main Drags include Pt Brown Ave, Ocean Shores Blvd, and Duck Lake Dr. There are 5 Beach Access Streets, which give free, year-round vehicular...

OCEAN SHORES, WA EVENTS:FLAG DAY PARADE 2024:Flag Day Parade 2024 ~ Held on June 8th in Downtown hashtag#OceanShores, WA. Patriotism still lives here honoring Old Glory. See my video at https://youtu.be/5dqA73yccWk.  See more pictures on my website at https://www.oceanshoresinfo.com/copy-19-of-po...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #23: GRAYS HARBOR BAY, Ocean Shores, WA ~ Named after Captain Robert Gray, who sailed into this harbor on May 7, 1792. Grays Harbor is the only deep water port on the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco (Aberdeen is the location of the port)....

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #22: DAMON PT BEACH, Ocean Shores, WA ~ Extending nearly a mile into Grays Harbor Bay, Damon Pt Beach (AKA, Protection Island; nicknamed "Agate Beach"), is an approximately 61-acre natural area adjacent to the Washington State Game Reserve and...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #21: DUCK LAKE, Ocean Shores, WA ~ #OceanShores, WA has 23 miles of interconnecting fresh water lakes and canals. Duck Lake is located on the eastern side of the Ocean Shores peninsula. It is approximately 5 miles long. Access from the Canals ...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #20: CABANA POOL ~ The Cabana Pool is open during the Summertime. Deep end pool with a diving board. Restrooms with showers. Located at Torrisdale Ave and Seashore St next to Perkins Pond. Owned by the Ocean Shores Community Club ~ pool only a...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #19: THE CANALS of Ocean Shores, WA ~ #OceanShores, WA has 23 miles of interconnecting fresh water lakes and canals.  The many canals traverse throughout Ocean Shores, and include the following:- The GRAND CANAL is the largest canal and extend...

OCEAN SHORES, WA PLACES:#PlacesinOceanShoresWA - POST #18: 18-hole GOLF COURSE ~ Located near Downtown Ocean Shores, WA, this 18-hole Course features a Driving Range, Putting Green, Pro-shop, and Snack Bar. Open to the public. Clubhouse located at 500 Canal Dr NE. The Front 9 has some of the most...