Ocean Shores Splurge!

As Ocean Front destinations go, Ocean Shores is just about the most budget-friendly splurge you're likely to find. Mile after mile of unbroken Pacific beach on this narrow peninsula is home to excellent lodging at great rates, an eclectic mix of fare from fine dining to pub grub, and shops and galleries that are likely to let you go home with some green left in your wallet. Besides culinary indulgences, shopping and other beach front pleasures, Ocean Shores' vast front yard is the Pacific, and its back yard, Grays Harbor. Being sorrounded by all that water, raw nature and wildlife makes this special splurge playground a most relaxing affair.

Intimacy, luxury and comfort is what you can expect at this handsome beachfront inn. Only four fully equipped units keep the crowds down. Here it's as if you have the Pacific all to yourself. Within walking distance to the jetty at the south end of the peninsula, near Oyehut Wildlife Recreation Area, and a short drive to dining and sho... More >
Intimacy, luxury and comfort is what you can expect at this handsome beachfront inn. Only four fully equipped units keep the crowds down. Here it's as if you have the Pacific all to yourself. Within walking distance to the jetty at the south end of the peninsula, near Oyehut Wildlife Recreation Area, and a short drive to dining and shopping - Caroline Inn makes a perfect out-of-the-way nest for your splurge getaway.
Ocean Shores couldn't be much farther from Ireland in distance, but couldn't be closer in spirit - at Galway Bay Irish Pub, anyway. A friendly pub atmosphere with well executed Irish classics in both the bar and the dining room make this a fun stop in Ocean Shores. The food far transcends pub grub and is elevated to some fine, traditio... More >
Ocean Shores couldn't be much farther from Ireland in distance, but couldn't be closer in spirit - at Galway Bay Irish Pub, anyway. A friendly pub atmosphere with well executed Irish classics in both the bar and the dining room make this a fun stop in Ocean Shores. The food far transcends pub grub and is elevated to some fine, traditional Irish fare from rack of lamb to a fresh seafood crumble. Of course if you've a hankerin' for a hearty plate of bangers and mash and a pint after a long walk on the beach, you've come to right place.
There's something about finding that perfect art piece on a weekend beach getaway that's untimately satisfying. Maybe it's the memory or great times at a beautiful spot every time you look at it later. At Fusions Gallery, dozens of local artists show and sell their work from paintings and pottery to sculpture and glass art to jewelry a... More >
There's something about finding that perfect art piece on a weekend beach getaway that's untimately satisfying. Maybe it's the memory or great times at a beautiful spot every time you look at it later. At Fusions Gallery, dozens of local artists show and sell their work from paintings and pottery to sculpture and glass art to jewelry and hand-crafted candles. This is a place to browse the collection and appreciate the talent that thrives along this part of Washington's coast.
There's something about finding that perfect art piece on a weekend beach getaway that's untimately satisfying.
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Allen Cox
Allen Cox
Writing and editing professional, Communications Consultant. Editor, Northwest Travel magazine. Contributing Editor, HARBORS magazine. Freelance travel & lifestyle writer. Author of Best Easy Day Hikes - Seattle, Best Easy Day Hikes - Tacoma. Board of Directors: IFWTWA Faculty, Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference website: www.allencox.org blog: www.localroads.wordpress.com
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