Coastal Intrepretive Center Tours

Encourage the kids to become interested in conservation at Coastal Intrepretive Center. They'll learn about the animals, plants and places that make the area so vital to protect.

Coastal Intrepretive Center is the perfect place to begin discovering Ocean Shores. This place to learn about the environment comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other sights like Ocean Shores Beach, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, and Westport Marina to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

4 out of 5
Eastside
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Aug 29 - Sep 1
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9/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
Front desk was not very accommodating at first but Crystal came around.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Mason

The Inn at Virginia Mason

2.5 out of 5
Downtown Seattle
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7.6/10 Good! (1,094 reviews)
Hotel rooms were very clean, it has a nice patio and a little restaurant. Parking is very close, can park in front to unload, check in and go yo your room before moving car to parking lot. One block over are restaurants and a bakery. I would definitely recommend leaving your car in parking lot and using UBER if you want to go to Pike’s Market as parking is a problem and very small parking lots that are usually filled.

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

1 Hotel Seattle

1 Hotel Seattle

5 out of 5
Downtown Seattle
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8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Nice property. Some growing pains opening up. Haven’t built quite as grand an experience as some of the other 1hotels

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Reviews of Coastal Intrepretive Center

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We were excited to go to the Interpretive Center but was disappointed that it was closed during the week. Only opened on the weekends.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were finished walking around in just under an hour. It was a good place to spend time while waiting for other local things to open that we wanted to do. Lots of hands-on things for the kids to explore and lots of interesting information on shipwrecks. We noticed some arguing and tension between a couple of the volunteers there. It was a little uncomfortable, they could have held off their differences until we were away from ear shot, but they continued, so I felt pressed to leave sooner than later.

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North Jetty

4.5/5(259 reviews)

Stretching westward into the Pacific Ocean, this rocky strip marks the entrance to Grays Harbor and offers spectacular views of Ocean Shores.

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Westport Marina showing a marina

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4/5(242 reviews)

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4/5(27 reviews)

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Ocean Shores Beach featuring a beach and a house

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4.5/5(762 reviews)

Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean, play with kites in the powerful wind and relax around bonfires on this dramatic stretch of shoreline.

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Westport Light State Park featuring general coastal views

Westport Light State Park

4.5/5(95 reviews)

Live a Pacific beach dream under the bluff and amid tall dune grasses that front the crashing surf of this favorite Washington state park.

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Chance A La Mer State Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Chance A La Mer State Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Ocean Shores. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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The Collins Inn and Seaside Cottages - Adults Only
The Collins Inn and Seaside Cottages - Adults Only
4 out of 5
318 Marina Court Southeast, Ocean Shores, WA
The Collins Inn and Seaside Cottages - Adults Only
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Luxury waterfront home with views of canal
2 out of 5
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Beautiful new cottage on the canal of Ocean Shores
2 out of 5
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Beautiful new cottage on the canal of Ocean Shores
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Heron Haven - Beautiful newer canal front home
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Heron Haven - Beautiful newer canal front home
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'Canal Cottage' Retreat w/ Dock & Waterfront Views
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'Canal Cottage' Retreat w/ Dock & Waterfront Views
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3 out of 5
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Modern Ocean Shores Getaway with Dock!
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