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Antiquing
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Ocean
Shores has plenty of antique stores in the area, for the veteran
shopper there should be no problem picking up a treasure or
two.
For the real connoisseur – make sure you attend the Antique and Collectable's
Show sponsored by ACT the 2nd weekend in February of every year. There are over
50 booths of vintage antiques and collectable's and appraisers are on hand. |
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Biking
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120 miles of picturesque roadways, this is the perfect place
to bring your bikes for a relaxing sojourn. Cycle your way from
one side of the peninsula to the other, stopping to appreciate
the sites normally missed in a car. Most of the major roads have
marked bike lanes for your safety, but bring along a map just
in case you lose your way! |
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Bike
and Moped Rentals
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Located
throughout downtown Ocean Shores are vendors who rent novelty
bikes, surreys, carts and mopeds. These rentals are nearly as
popular as horseback riding on the beach. They are rented in
30 minute increments.
Moped rentals do require a driver’s license to rent and drive, and they
must obey the laws of the road. |
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Bird
Watching
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Ocean
Shores is a fantastic place for bird watching and the Audubon
Society has written books about the birds in this
area. Damon Point State Park (also known as Protection Island)
is very popular and is one of the only known nesting sites for
the Snowy Plover.
There are over 300 different species of birds including brown pelicans, peregrine
falcons, herons, quail and pheasant. |
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Boat
Ramps and Rentals
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is what makes Ocean Shores a prime destination for boating
fanatics. If you are looking for a ramp to launch your boat
into the ocean – the marina has a launch located on
the west side. For access into the canals and lakes, the
easiest launch ramps are North Bay Park off of Albatross
on Duck Lake Drive or Chinook Park on Duck Lake.
New this
summer is the Runabout Rentals on Point Brown by the Police Station
- they offer pedal boats by the hour for cruising the canal.
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Bowling
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Ocean
Shores Bowl is located across from the Convention Center
on Chance ala Mer. The 12 lane bowling alley hosts leagues
during the fall and winter and Rock and Bowl on Friday and
Saturday nights. In the bar, enjoy a game of billiards while
patrons try their talents at Karaoke, there’s something
for everyone.
Rent some shoes and bowl a frame or two! |
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Bumper
Boats & Go-Kart's
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is a great way for the entire family to have fun and get
wet. Check it out at Pacific
Paradise Game World or by the
slick track on Point Brown Ave. in the downtown area. It’s
great entertainment on a warm day. |
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City
Parks
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Ocean
Shores has 3 parks open to the public. They are all located
in the northern section of town, on or near Duck Lake.
Chinook Park is on the Lake and has a boat
launch and fishing pier for freshwater fishing. This park does
have special facilities for the handicapped.
North Bay Park is the largest of the parks
and is also on the lake. It has a public boat launch and fishing
pier, but there is also a tennis court, a baseball field and
large playground for the kids. North Bay also has a picnic
shelter and restrooms which makes it a wonderful place for
family functions and reunions.
The smallest is Emerson Park it is also the closest to the downtown
area. It has a tennis court and play area. |
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Clamming
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on the north coast brings people from far and wide to face
whatever Mother Nature has to toss out to dig their quota
of the delectable shell fish. Governed by the Department
of Fish and Wildlife, only designated days are opened each
year. For further information regarding upcoming digs check
out the Fish & Wildlife
Department. |
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Damon
Point State Park
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known as Protection
Island, this one mile jut of land gives safe
haven to many species of birds and wildlife – including
baby seals. This is a wonderful location for beach combing,
bird watching and looking for agates and other semi-precious
stones.
Located
at the end of the point is the remains of the Catala, Ocean
Shore’s most famous shipwreck. It’s an excellent
place to spend the day. |
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Driving
on
the Beach
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are 5 designated beach approaches in Ocean Shores - they
are located off Damon Rd., Ocean Shores Blvd and Sand Dune
Ave. These make beach access readily available by car or
foot. Signs are posted at the entrances with warnings regarding
driving on the beach. If you disregard the warnings you increase
your chance of getting stuck in sand and having to pay to
have your vehicle towed free of the incoming surf or being
ticketed for driving violations. Both are costly and unnecessary. |
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