During the summer this is a great place just to lay and let the water waves splash on you. I like to walk on this part of the beach because no cars are allowed to drive.

Although this is a little ways out of town to the South, I think it's well worth the trip. The jetty reaches out into the ocean for quite a bit. You can climb on the HUGE rocks and see for miles. Watch an ocean liner stage out in the ocean to make the run into the Columbia River, Experience waves... More

The jetty is just the south end of a long wide beach. The wildlife is amazing! Climb a dune and see for miles, with Gray Whales, Pelicans, Eagles, peeping shorebirds, sea lions, seals, and more all pretty common.

I really enjoyed this little spot. The views are amazing. There weren't very many people as there were at the main beaches so this made the perfect little getaway. Would definitely recommend this spot as part of your trip.

Give this at least an hour and dress warmly--its a bit of a challenge but well worth it. There are porta-potties there. Its a fun and free way to experience marine life.

Photographing Snowy Owls has brought me back here after being away about forty years. The area is unique, the surf is large, surfers can often be seen, snowy owls frequent here when food sources are in short supply up north, many people exercise here, and some collect rocks. Huge ships can often be seen going in and out of the... More

You can see for miles and the waves crashing on the big rocks are fascinating to watch. Picture opportunities are endless.

It's a good place to just watch the power of nature as massive waves crash against the man-made rock jetty. Calming and awe-inspiring at the same time. The beach itself is a little different each visit, due to the wave patterns coming off the jetty. I saw a big concentration of rocks and agates one time, and just plain sandy... More

No trip to Ocean Shores is complete without spending time at the North Jetty. The sea birds and the seals are fascinating to watch. The power of the sea and the wealth of life along the jetty should not be missed. There is a great view from the top of the dune on the north side. you can see most... More