Ocean Shores Washington Map

About Ocean Shores, Washington

Ocean Shores is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,302. The population density is 320.8 people per km². Ocean Shores is located at 46.9737°N, 124.1563°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98569.

Ocean Shores exhales a damp, salty breath from where it meets the relentless Pacific. It lies 21.5 miles west of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 266°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-west of Westport. Here, the land is a low, sandy expanse, a whisper of dunes giving way to a vast, flat beach that stretches for miles, often shrouded in a soft, pearlescent mist. The air itself feels scrubbed clean, carrying the perpetual murmur of the ocean and the cry of gulls. Grassy headlands, tufted with hardy sea-grass, offer a starker, wind-battered contrast to the gentle sweep of the shoreline, and the light here, especially at dusk, can descend like a curtain of tarnished silver, softening the edges of the world. The history of Ocean Shores is tied to the promise of a seaside resort, a vision that bloomed in the mid-20th century, transforming marshland and dune into a grid of streets and canals. Its economy, once buoyed by ambitious development and tourism, now finds its footing in the steady flow of visitors drawn to the endless beach and the allure of the coast, with fishing and a scattering of local businesses forming the backbone of daily life. The unique network of canals, a remnant of those early dreams, offers a watery artery through the town, reflecting the changeable sky and the muted hues of the coastal weather, a constant reminder of the ebb and flow that defines this place.

About This Ocean Shores Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ocean Shores, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.973699, -124.156285. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ocean Shores and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Ocean Shores includes the ZIP code (98569), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment (North Beach School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ocean Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.