Sadly Damon Point is no longer accessible by foot and remains closed as of march 9, 2026…read more See most up to date information on the visit Ocean Shores website: https://www.osgov.com/news_detail_T6_R1303.php When it was accessible, it was truly a glorious park.

The view is beautiful, as always, but there is no longer a state park at Damon Point. the spit of…read moreland it was on is now an island, with the road that was once there washed out. For a few months this year the whole area was closed for erosion repair. But now it's partially opened. There is a narrow access to part of a beach, sandwiched between tribal land with a defunct marina on one side and a privately owned beach on the other. The beach is accessible only to those who can scramble down a several-foot drop from the abruptly broken-off road. To the commenter looking for lots of driftwood, drive north to the beach associated with Mora Campground in Olympic National Park. Go to the town of Forks, then drive west 30 minutes to the park, then a few more minutes to Rialto Beach. It has a parking lot, and the beach is right there. Last time I was there huge driftwood had taken over the beach, requiring visitors to clamber over logs. Lots of fun if you're able.

Overrated and run down. Not sure what all the hype is about. Restaurants are ok if you can get into…read moreone. Grocery stores are lacking and the gift shops sell all the same things . For whatever reason we had a lot of trouble getting into any type of restaurant. We visited seabrook which is a 30 minute drive and it's worth the visit. If you choose to come know that it will be cold and windy in the middle of July. We thought it would be warmer, poor planning on our part. We don't plan on coming back . You're not missing anything by not coming here. Lots of cute deer roaming around so if you choose to, drive carefully.

Awesome place to go for the beach. Really beautiful…read more Large gathering here on 4th of July with fireworks all night. Driving is permitted on the beach at your own risk. If you don't want to park on the beach, there is parking available at the entrance by the public restrooms. There is also parking open at the convention center nearby.

Great place to go tire pooling! Amazing drift wood. Beautiful views. We lived our time there.read more

Damon Point is a really great place to go for a walk and view the ocean, seabirds, any other random…read moreanimals that happen to be there like seals and deer, and watch boats. Free parking in gravel. Easy beach access. There is not an ADA friendly entrance to the beach, hope that is changed soon.

Easy to imagine you are in an enchanted forest here. 128 acres with a couple of different trails…read moreabout 2 miles total. It is beautiful and quiet. Several spots to look out onto duck lake also.

Enjoyed the trails here. We were searching out shaded trails when traveling through the area and…read morelucked upon Weatherwax. Nothing epic, but it was the only forest type trail system we found in the immediate area. We only took a portion, a bit more than the loop. Some winding & uneven walking surfaces...trails maintained and easy to follow. Street parking only, but wide enough you can get completely off the road.

We stay in Ocean Shores but ALWAYS make time to go to Westport. They have the best Marina "strip"…read morewhen it comes to walking distance shops, restaurants, and charm. We loved watching jellyfish and seeing Sea Lions right off the dock! We love Half-Moon Beach for the waves, the rock-hunting and how natural it is. The path from the observation tower to the end of the beach is well maintained and easy walking. We also loved watching the boats - even the HUGE ships in the bay! My family loves Westport and highly recommend it for a stay or a day trip if you're in the area!!

"Westport is where I live, and so I'm going to take this opportunity to tell you to COME VISIT!!…read more Westport is the red headed stepchild of Washington Beaches, never promoted as a beach city, it is the last place most people in Seattle think of when they think of the beach. But you will not regret coming here (especially if you were considering going to Ocean Shores!) The 18 miles of sandy beaches that stretch from Westport to Tokeland is otherwise known as the South Beach is everything you would want in a Pacific Northwest Beach. Whether you're looking for a fishing adventure, beautiful beaches, surfing, kite flying, whale watching, crabbing, or just relaxing, the South Beach is the place to be. In the summer, you can beat it to beat the heat. It's not overdeveloped, in fact its quite understated. The marina district has a nice mixture of upscale restaurants (we got our first sushi restaurant, yay!) and hole-in-the-wall diners. Fishing is still a very important part of the community, and if you've ever wanted to try a fishing charter, you can do that from July 1 until the quotas are met for less than a round of drinks in downtown Seattle. Surfing is huge here, at Westhaven State Park and Half Moon Bay. There are 2 surf shops in town (Steepwater Surf Shop, and The Surf Shop) that can outfit you with a wetsuit and a board for under $50. A lesson will cost a little more, but not by much. Bikes and paddleboats are available for rent down on the water. Kites can be purchased for just a few dollars and can keep your kids busy for hours. In the spring and fall, watch the WDFW to see when the beaches are open for clamming. During crab season, you can drop your crab pots right off of the fisherman's boardwalk - no boats required. Starting in September, the salmon that were released by the local high school class start to return to the Marina, and you can fish right off the boardwalk and participate in the Salmon Derby. There is all kinds of old fashioned fun here. It's perfect for a romantic getaway or a family trip. Day trips and overnighters. There is everything from campgrounds to low budget motels, to luxury condos. All only 2 hours from Sea Tac!"

What? There is a jetty and there were SURFERS!? My first time seeing surfers in Washington ocean…read more I especially was surprised by the SOFT sand in addition to sand dollars and pretty rocks found. To my surprise I also saw Marram grass before walking onto the beach. You do need a Discovery Pass to get in. There were enough parking. Not sure about the bathrooms. It is close to Westport downtown area.

Not a lot of people here on a sunny Monday afternoon, probably because it's super windy so it's…read moregreat for surfers, but not where I'd go to relax at the beach. The parking lot isn't far from the beach, but you walk down a sandy path which my 81 year old mom managed, but I'm worried about the walk back. It's sunny but cold. It was really hard to put a blanket down because the wind kept threatening to carry it away. This would be great on another day, but I don't know if it's ever not windy.

Access point is actually Damon Road. A lot of 1 way lanes so it took longer to get here. Expansion…read moreocean views that stretches for miles. Nice breeze, some overcast. Intertidal was -1? Alot of cars parked right at the beach, darker smoother sand. Razor clamming was enjoyable and need to prepare with waders. Note to self: Check out Costco in Lacey (last stop before heading the coast).

Calm and beautiful beach, has a different vibe to it and of course the amazing sunsets.read more

Great park! Came here to camp for the weekend - stayed at the campground with some friends. Great…read morecamp site with lots of trees great for coverage from morning sun. Different set up for some sites since there's nothing between to separate out the sites. There's an easy to follow path to get to the beach we went to a couple times. LOTS of beach to wander on. Be aware of people driving around if you have your pups.

Stayed on Loop 4 at 178. Big mistake. In all the years we've gone camping I've never experienced so…read moremany mosquito and insect bites. It was nearly impossible to go outside of our RV without being constantly attacked and bitten. Our legs were covered with bites that made our 3 nights stay very uncomfortable. We therefore opted to stay on the beach for the majority of the day then retreat much later to eat and sleep in our RV. After speaking with other campers, it became obvious that 178 was the worst for insect bites. Most sites didn't have as a severe problems as we did. Should we ever visit again, we will avoid 178 at all cost... Otherwise, Ocean Shores is a very sleepy community. Our best memories were hunting down 3 Garage Sales and meeting some great residents. Restaurant prices are very high as we weren't' going to pay $37 for a pizza or $34 for meager Fish & Chips (takeout)! The driving beach adjacent to the town was very crowded but once you go north of the Casino, it became more spread out and enjoyable. My advice? Go north my son, go north, and try and avoid the town entirely (unless you have kids)!

I want to first say that I grew up in Southern California so Chance a la Mer is a bit underwhelming…read morepark but it does the job if you're staying close by and want to be close to the water. Parking is super accessible. The great thing is that you can drive your car straight onto the beach or you can park by the gift shop and walk over. You'll find a bunch of people sitting outside of their cars and their food. It's quite windy here so if you're into flying kites, you'll love it here. You can also see people riding horses here too. Overall the beach is kind of lackluster and the water is pretty dirty.

Not sure if this is the access point I'm thinking of but the one I'm thinking of is exactly off of…read moreChance A La Mer, with a gift shop on one side, parking, and a bathroom structure that looks really promising from a distance, an actual concrete structure with roof and all, but is actually disgusting and low-class when you get up to it, with some of the doors boarded over, a huge wait, and very filthy stalls. We had to just leave. The stalls looked like they hadn't been cleaned in 24 hours at least, and this was on a holiday weekend which really merited more attention to the bathroom sanitation. Look after your beach bathrooms Ocean Shores!

I have mixed emotion on this slow-pace life in this town. I love the provincial vibes here at the…read moresame time youngsters might find it a bit boring. In any way, this is still a great visit imo. My Titas drive up here to let us experience flying kites before summer ends in PNW. We didn't really stroll or checked that heart of its town as we drive directly to their infamous beach where you can drive on the sand. It's like a free way with no specific policy on what direction you gonna drive. Came here around lunch time and here I am having so much fun with family and bandit flying kites. It's been a while since I last time do this activity. It's nice that even when I am an adult I am still able to have time to do this activity. As I aforementioned I have mixed emotion because people just wanna have fun chillin' but not totally defining its definition as a lot of people are zooming around with their truck, bikes and jeep. It's a bit scary but no law doesn't allowed you to drive on the shore. The environmental impact is high and I think they should limit the time to get there driving around. Even if the sun is shining bright above, it's still chilly and will give you colds. It's smart to bring jacket with you if you plan to stay here longer for picnic. The saltwater is cold and nobody wants to dive to swim here. Plus the water is rough and several accidents happened here coz they were caught in the riptide. Be extra cautious! Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow yeeps!

You can drive on the beach! We car camped overnight, I'm…read morenot sure if you're allowed to, but I camped here in a tent a few years back when everyone does it for 4th of July so I came back. Everything went fine! There's ample space but people will totally park near you and the beach gets pretty busy in the day time anyway so expect visitors. We stayed here two days and the first day was a little overcsast but it's beautiful. Second day it was sunny with a nice breeze and a group set up multiple large kites. I don't know if this is a club or something but sign me up! They had impressive kites, and their skills were pretty cool. Scuba divers, butterflies, hearts, squid and so many more. We also brought along our two dogs and a sign in front says dogs must be on leash. People still let their friendly dogs off leash around their cars and around them when exploring around the water. We did watch an eagle successfully hunting other birds, definitely like a scene out of animal planet and after that we kept our mini poodle close! For the most part walking around everyone respects leash and scooping rules. I will say though people need to do better at cleaning up their trash. There is a lot of trash being buried around the beach and the back grassy hill is used as a bathroom so there's lots of toilet paper making it a landmine of grossness.