The beach at Ocean Shores runs for about six miles along the outer edge of the peninsula, facing directly into the Pacific. It is wide enough at low tide to feel genuinely expansive — you can walk for an hour in either direction without retracing your steps, and the waves are rarely gentle. Clam diggers, surfers, beachcombers, and people flying elaborate kites all share the sand without crowding it.
The northern end near the Ocean City State Park access point is less visited and good for wildlife watching. At low tide, the exposed flats reveal sand dollars, moon snails, and the occasional Dungeness crab. Winter storms sometimes push driftwood logs to the high-tide line, which sounds romantic until you realize how quickly they move in the surf — keep clear.