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Ocean Shores - is a 6 mile peninsula that encompasses over 6,000 acres. There are 5 major beach approaches along the 6 miles of sandy public beach that follows the Pacific Ocean southward. At the southwestern tip of the point is the North Jetty, a popular place to watch the wave’s crash against the rocks. From there the coastline runs east to the mouth of the Grays Harbor. The southern most tip of the peninsula is where the marina is located - from there you can see Westport which is about 2 miles across the water. The east side is the bay - and the views of the Olympic Mountain Range and Mt. Rainer are awesome. If you are more into fresh water - there are 23 miles of interlocking waterways that include Duck Lake and the Grand Canal which empties into the harbor at the spillway. This is a great place for boating and fishing. The weather in this little town seldom reaches any extreme in cold or heat. The marine climate makes it so that there are generally dry summers, with cool ocean breezes and temperatures that stay under 80 degrees. Winters are wet, but the temperature seldom dips below freezing. Occasionally it will snow, but it never lasts very long. Winter storms are common with winds that can reach up to 100 mph and waves that can swell 20 to 25 feet. It is an awe inspiring sight to watch from the safety of your room - never go onto the beach during a storm, driftwood can be tossed out of the surf without notice. Power outages are frequent during the storms, but only last for a few hours. |
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