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Ocean Shores, Washington

City · Population 7,731 · #106 in Washington
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Ocean Shores is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,715 at the 2020 census, and according to 2024 census estimates, the city has a population of 7,731..

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About Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores is a close-knit town in western Washington counting 7,731 people who proudly call it home.

Ocean Shores holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 907 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Ocean Shores Unique

  • The only place in America named Ocean Shores — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in western Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,731.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ocean Shores

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Coastal Interpretive Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ocean Shores

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ocean Shores

  • North Beach Junior High School
  • North Beach Senior High School
  • Ocean Shores Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)7,731
Rank in state#106 of 281
Land area8.52 sq mi
Density907/sq mi
Coordinates46.9654, -124.1472

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now60°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind3 to 7 mph

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