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#305 at The Nautilus, Ocean Front Condominiums835 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, #305, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

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Welcome | Pages 2-3 Wi-Fi, Cable / DVD / Games Hot Tub, Fireplace Non-Smoking, Kitchen Check-Out, ContactEmergency Contacts | Page 4DVD Movies / Games | Page 5Top Things To Do In Ocean Shores | Pages 6-13Origin Of Ocean Shores | Pages 14-15Chronology Of Ocean Shores 1792-2010 | Pages 16-172017 Events In Ocean Shores | Pages 18-23Businesses / Organizations | Pages 24-25Nearby Places To Eat | Page 26

Nautilus 305O C E A N S H O R E S , W A

Welcome to Nautilus 305

Our condo is professionally managed by At The Beach Rentals whoprovide reservations, cleaning, and amazing 5-star service.

WIFI

The Wi-Fi password is oswan2015

CABLE/DVD/GAMES

Cable is available along with a DVD player, a diverse range of DVD’s, and assorted board games.

HOT TUB

The hot tub is open from 5pm-9pm daily. Please ring the bell at the on-site residence located by the hot tub to get the key. On occasion it could be closed for cleaning.

FIREPLACE

The wood-burning fireplace is for presto logs only and can be purchased at the local Ace Hardware or IGA. Please close the glass fireplace doors when not in use.

NON-SMOKING

Please no smoking on the deck or in the rooms.

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KITCHEN

You’ll find the kitchen fully equipped with appliances, utensils, glass-ware, dishes, etc. Please make yourself at home.

CHECK-OUT

Check-out time is 11am. Please wash, dry and put away all dishes and take trash out to the dumpster. Put wet towels in the bathtub. Please do not strip bedding on the beds. Please turn heat off and close and lock windows and doors.

Please sign the Guestbook.

You may leave the keys in the condo or return them to the office. Please double check for any belongings (cell phone chargers, for example).

CONTACT

If you need anything during your stay, please contact At The BeachRental’s office at 360-289-4297 located just three blocks away at 659 Ocean Shores Blvd NW. Their help and responsiveness are amazing.

We hope you enjoy your stay.

Mike & Steven

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At The Beach Rental Office:659 Ocean Shores Blvd NWPhone: 360-289-4297Emergency After Hours: 360-580-9810

Ocean Shores Police Dept577 Point Brown Ave NWPhone: 360-289-3331

Grays Harbor Community Hospital915 Anderson RD, AberdeenPhone: 360-532-8330

Ocean Shores Pharmacy172 W Chance ala Mer BlvdPhone: 360-289-4647

Ocean Shores Fire & Rescue676 Point Brown Ave NWPhone: 360-289-3611

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

This Condo Address Where You Are Staying:

The Nautilus Condominiums835 Ocean Shores Blvd NW, #305Ocean Shores, WA 98569

In an emergency: Dial 911

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DVD MOVIES

20,000 Leagues Under the SeaAirplaneCaddy ShackCampChitty Chitty Bang BangCity of EmberDate NightHugoIn & OutInkheartIt’s A Wonderful LifeKinky BootsLemony Snicket’s a Series of Unfortunate EventsMama Mia!Mars Attacks!Master & CommanderSimon Birch

StardustThe Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the DesertThe BirdcageThe BirdsThe Finest HoursThe FogThe Golden CompassThe Hundred Foot JourneyThe League of Extraordinary GentlemenThe MistThe Sound of MusicThe Spiderwick ChroniclesThe Time Traveler’s WifeTo The Ends of the EarthTo Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie NewmarWild Wild WestWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

GAMES

In case you want to stay in, some movies andgames available in the condo...

BackgammonYahtzeePictionaryCribbageScrutineyesCardsRainbow Jumbling Tower

Classical Family Board GamesAssortment: Chinese Checkers Dominos Checkers Chess Mancala Tic Tac Toe

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T O P T H I N G S T O D O in O C E A N S H O R E S

Ocean Shores, a 6-mile-long peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean and Grays Harbor, is a small town located right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

It is Washington State’s number one destination for beach enthusiasts, welcom-ing more than 3 million visitors annually, featuring easy access to over six miles of sandy beaches with lots of fun activities for people of all ages. The climate is mild; never too hot or cold. Summers stay pleasantly under 80 degrees. Features of the area include two lakes, 23 miles of canals and a rain forest in the center of the city. Residents and visitors to Ocean Shores find plenty to do besides go to the beach. Other activities include miniature golf, horseback riding, boating and hiking. The city offers golf, birdwatching and a host of curious antique shops. With more than 17 annual shows and festivals, there is always something to do in this small town.

1) Playing/relaxing on the beachLet’s face it, most people go the Ocean for the beach! Ocean Shores has over six miles of sandy beaches, which are HUGE, especially at low tides. Bring yourself a beach chair and some sand buckets and you and the family can spend the whole day walking the beach, looking for sand dollars and shells, making sand castles, playing in the surf (at least in the summer when the water temperature is decent), flying kites, or just plain sitting in your beach chair reading a book and relaxing with the sights, smells and sounds of the ocean surf. The beach is so huge at Ocean Shores that you never feel crowded, even in the summer time when tourist activity picks up. You don’t really need to bring too many beach supplies with you either, as there are many shops in town that sell sand pails, kites, etc. etc.

2) Riding the wavesThe waves at Ocean Shores are magnificent for Boogie board surfing and easy to ride with a decent board. In August the water temperature is pretty decent, warm enough to go out in just a bathing suit, but since you never really know what the weather will be like it’s advisable to wear a wetsuit. There is as surf shop in town where you can buy or

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rent surf boards, boogie boards, beach skimmers, and wetsuits. The rental fees are pret-ty cheap if you rent by the day. Boogie board surfing is awesome at Ocean Shores. One thing to be careful of when surfing is the rip tides. They can pull you out into the ocean if you get caught in one and don’t know how to get out of. The tip is to swim PARALLEL until you get out of the riptide.

3) Moped riding on the beachIt’s a total blast bombing down the beach on a moped, and there are several places in Ocean Shores where you can rent mopeds by the hour. The rental shops also rent out all sorts of other pedal-operated vehicles: 3-wheelers, bicycles, and 4-wheeled gizmos that up to four people can ride which don’t operate too well on the sandy beach but are much fun pedaling around town. Located throughout downtown Ocean Shores are vendors who rent novelty bikes, surreys, carts and mopeds. These rentals are nearly as popular as horseback riding on the beach. They are rented in 30 minute increments. Mo-ped rentals do require a driver’s license to rent and drive, and they must obey the laws of the road. Check out Affordable Mopeds (located at 896 Ocean Shores Blvd., Ocean Shores, WA 98569)

4) BikingOcean Shores offers excellent biking with very little elevation change (Ocean Shores is virtually flat), and with numerous bike trails. With 120 miles of picturesque roadways, this is the perfect place to bring your bikes for a relaxing sojourn. There are marked bike routes, and some of the best and most scenic are on the bay side of Ocean Shores. Cycle your way from one side of the peninsula to the other, stopping to appreciate the sites normally missed in a car. Most of the major roads have marked bike lanes for your safety. With more roads than many large cities, you’ll want to bring along a map just in case you lose your way.

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5) Horseback riding on the beachHorseback riding is available on the beach where you ride slowly down the beach as a group. Horseback Riding is available on the beach as well as trail rides. A very popular activity for non-riders as well as the pros. Available year round, but call to make sure. Chenois Creek Horse Rentals (360) 533-5591. Honey Pearl Ranch offers horseback riding for children and adults. You can ride on the ranch year-round, on the beach from Feb-ruary to September or choose pony rides for children under age 7. To ride the horses, the weight limit is 240 pounds, only one person is allowed on a horse at a time, and horseback rides on the beach must be at a walking pace. No running or cantering on the beach is allowed. Honey Pearl Ranch 32 Humptulips Valley Road Ocean Shores, WA 98569 360-580-1150 honeypearl.com.

6) Kite flying on the beachOne of the most popular and fun activities to do on the beach in Ocean Shores is flying kites. There is a great shop with a huge variety of kites, windsocks, beach toys and much much more. Kite flying at Ocean Shores is terrific. A prevailing breeze off the Pacific al-most guarantees kite flying weather every day of the year. And there are plenty of places in Ocean Shores to purchase everything from a basic kite to multi-layered and fighting kites. Enjoy the Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge, one of Washington’s largest kite festivals featuring stunt kite competitions, displays, fun fly’s, free kite flying lessons, merchants, beach vendors and more. June 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

7) Ocean Shores Interpretive Center and MuseumOcean Shores Interpretive Center, a non-profit organization, is free to visit. The center provides information, hands-on exploration, exhibits with animals and a movie. Fea-tures include a new habitat room, expanded outdoor exhibits, a children’s area, geology exhibits, an eagle’s nest and a history of the SS Catala. This small museum, interpretive center and tourist information center is quite good for a city of this size, and has quite a lot of local information, both for the city and for the surrounding area. Included in the

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collection here are various animal and bird specimens, including pieces of whale skel-eton, and some other impressive finds. If you find yourself tiring of the rain as you drive up or down the Olympic National Park loop, you may want to stop in here for a little bit of local information. It does take some time to get all the way out to the end of the peninsula where the interpretive center is located, but it may be worth a trip if you want to find out a bit more about the region. During the winter months (October 1 to March 31), the center is open Saturday and Sunday only, while during the summer months April 1 to September 31) it is open daily. From April 1 to Sept. 30 Top Things to Do at Ocean Shores, Washington the center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Oct. 1 to March 31, hours of operation are Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ocean Shores Interpretive Center 1033 Catala Ave. SE Ocean Shores, WA 98569 360-289-4617 oceanshoresinterpretivecenter.com

8) ShoppingLots and lots of tourist gift shops abound in Ocean Shores, and you guessed it: most of them sell beach related items! Check out the two-dollar store where you can buy puka shell necklaces, sun glasses, sand pails ,and kites which typically cost much more in all the other shops. Lots of pirate-related gear for sale here, for you pirate types, GAAAW-WWRRR! There’s also one large grocery store in town and several smaller convenience stores, so you really don’t need to bring any food or snacks along with you on your trip, it’s all here, everything you need!

9) Fusions Gallery(located at 834 Point Brown Ave N.E., Ocean Shores, WA 98569) Beautiful pottery, unique jewelry, metal sculpture, and kitschy yard art all under the same roof. The owner is knowledgeable and pleasant. This shop for gifts and souvenirs if you like to support local artists at a good price.

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10) Creative Light Gallery(located at 849 Point Brown Avenue NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569) The photographic images in this gallery are spectacular. Scenes from nature and the animals that live in those environments are so artfully captured in the photographs hung in this gallery.

11) AntiquingOcean Shores has plenty of antique stores in the area, for the veteran shopper there should be no problem picking up a treasure or two. For the real connoisseur – make sure you attend the Antique and Collectable’s Show sponsored by ACT the 2nd weekend in February of every year. There are over 50 booths of vintage antiques and collectables and appraisers are on hand.

12) Bumper Boats & Go-Kart’sThis is a great way for the entire family to have fun and get wet. Check it out at Pacific Paradise Game World or by the slick track on Point Brown Ave. in the downtown area. It’s great entertainment on a warm day. Check out Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center (located at 767 Minard Ave NW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569)

13) ArcadesOcean Shores has several video arcade joints in town which are always fun to visit. Most of the video games here are pretty old, from the eighties it seems, but still fun to play. The arcades here also feature motorized go cart tracks, putt-putt golfing, and water-bug-gy rides. Fun for the entire family!

14) BowlingOcean Shores Bowl is located across from the Convention Center on Chance ala Mer. The bowling alley is never crowded and also has pool tables and video games. The 12 lane bowling alley hosts leagues during the fall and winter and Rock and Bowl on Friday and Saturday nights. In the bar, enjoy a game of billiards while patrons try their talents at Karaoke, there’s something for everyone. Rent some shoes and bowl a frame or two!

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15) Movie theaterThe movie theatre is a smaller multi-plex style theatre which shows first-run movies.

16) Casino/gamblingFor those of you who like to gamble, there is the Quinalt Casino and resort located a few miles outside of town that features over 500 slot games plus your basic black jack, rou-lette and craps games. They’ve also got live bands on weekend nights for dancing. They have free coffee and soda. They have meal specials as well. The Quinalt also is a nice hotel, with hot tubs in each room.

17) Bird WatchingOcean Shores is one of the premier bird watching sites in the Northwest. This is a fantas-tic place for bird watching and the Audubon Society has written books about the birds in this area. Damon Point State Park (also known as Protection Island) is very popular and is one of the only known nesting sites for the Snowy Plover. There are over 300 different species of birds including brown pelicans, peregrine falcons, herons, quail and pheasant. From waterfowl to migratory birds, predators to prey, you’ll marvel at the action and diversity.

18) Ocean Shores North JettyWalk the 100 yards to see the jetty, birds and the absolutely outstanding beach. This is the best area of beach in the Ocean Shores area. Jetty is fun and really enjoy the peli-cans. When the tide is low there is lots of beach to walk to gather shells. Sometimes seals will leave their pups here while they hunt. It is illegal to touch the seal pups. A lovely place to watch the sunset. Less traffic than the main Ocean Shores beachfront. The view is spectacular. The North Jetty is a great place to find a comfortable rock and watch the sea. Relaxing, calming and ever changing is our beautiful Pacific Ocean. Spend the day with a pick nick lunch if it is sunny, wear a heavy duty rain coat and boots if it’s windy and rainy. Be sure to bring binoculars because you may see seal and other sea live.

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19) Drive on the beachThere is a designated state highway along the beach in Ocean Shores. Parts of it are closed off when conditions are not ideal. There’s nothing like driving on the beach (until you get stuck!).

20) Boat toursCheck out the Ocean Shores Electric Boat Company (located at 952 Point Brown Ave SE, Ocean Shores). Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co. rents all-weather, 21-foot electric Duffy Cruisers. The boats hold up to 10 people. They’re stable and easy to maneuver on Ocean Shores’ 23 miles of interconnected waterways. Livingstons, canoes and paddle boats are also available to rent. Each electric boat is powered by marine batteries that last up to 10 hours. The company says boating experience is not necessary--the boats operate as eas-ily as driving a golf cart. Renters receive instruction as well as a map and assistance with docking the boat when it’s returned. Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co. 952 Point Brown Ave. SE Ocean Shores, WA 98569 360-289-0487 oselectricboat.com Take your picnic aboard one of these charming boats and tour the inland waterways and lakes in Ocean Shores. You can skipper these efficient boats or hire a captain. Do the former, since the boats are easy to drive and the waterways are well-charted. The boats are comfy, clean, quiet, and eco-friendly. Water and washrooms are available at the office before you cast off. There is plenty of room aboard for all your picnic things, and a long table-ish thing runs down the middle for setting up the snacks. If you prorate the cost, it’s a very good deal for a unique experience. We usually rent for 2 hours and have a blast. Do this!

21) GolfOcean Shores Golf Course is 6,252 yards long and is a par 71. We boast the only golf course on the Washington coast! The municipal course is a public, 18-hole PGA rated championship course, with a driving range for irons only. 360-289-3357 It has been rated by “Golf Digest” as one of the best places to play. The front nine resembles an executive course, with three par 5’s, three par 4’s and three par 3’s. From holes 10 to

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18, the course changes to links-style golf with beach grass and water along the fairways. Throughout the course, the greens are elevated and have drainage systems to avoid standing water. Amenities include a pro shop, clubhouse, snack bar, equipment rentals and lessons taught by PGA professional Ronnie Espedal. Ocean Shores Golf Course also offers a practice range with mats and grass tee areas. Ocean Shores Golf Course 500 Ca-nal Drive NE Ocean Shores, WA 98569 360-289-3357 oceanshoresgolf.com

22) TennisCourts located at West Court Loop and North Bay park. 23) FishingYour choice at Ocean Shores, enjoy surf fishing near the North Jetty and at Damon Point or freshwater fishing on the Lakes and 23 miles of canals. Licenses and equipment are available at the Ace Hardware store.

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O R I G I N of O C E A N S H O R E S

The City of Ocean Shores occupies the Point Brown peninsula on the Washington coast. Long before the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the peninsula was used by the various local tribes for trading and other purposes. The Chinook, Chehalis, and Quinault Tribes used the area, as well as others that now make up the Quinault Indian Nation.

On May 7, 1792 Captain Robert Gray sailed into the bay and named the area Bullfinch Harbor. Later, Captain George Vancouver renamed the area after Captain Gray, now called Gray’s Harbor.

The first white established settler on the Point was Matthew McGee, who settled in the early 1860s. He sold the southern portion of the peninsula to A.O. Damon in 1878 for a trading supply center whose dock extended into the Oyehut channel.

A.O. Damon took over the entire peninsula from McGee with the land passed along to his grandson, Ralph Minard, who used the area as a cattle ranch from 1929 until he sold to the Ocean Shores Development Corporation in 1960 for $1,000,000.

At the time the Washington State legislature was considering legalizing some forms of gambling. In expectation of a huge casino development, the Ocean Shores Development Corporation opened their sale of lots in a travel trailer parked in the dunes.

Soon the word spread about the California-style development of the place called Ocean Shores. The price of lots began at $595 and were sold sight unseen from the first plat maps. As the numbers of lots sold rose, the prices rose.

Property lots were staked and numbered only as the road construction crews began to lay out the massive road system. Even though the first roads were only 20 miles (32 km) in length, the downtown area had mercury vapor lights to show that this was a booming city.

In the first year 25 homes were constructed and their owners had charter membership certificates in the Ocean Shores Community Club.

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O R I G I N of O C E A N S H O R E S

As the development grew, the Ginny Simms Restaurant and Nightclub brought in the Hollywood set.

In fact, on Grand Opening night chartered planes flew up a whole contingent of Holly-wood stars, and 11,000 people turned out at Bowerman Basin to see the celebrities.

By December, 1960, 25 miles (40 km) of canals were planned, a six-hole golf course was drawing players, and the mall shopping area was ready for the 1961 Ocean Shores Es-tates construction boom.

The mall, 100 motel units, three restaurants and the airstrip sprang up from the sandy ground with the marina opening in 1963. The SS Catala was brought up from California to become a “boatel” and charter fleet office.

Two years later a southwest winter storm drove her into the sand and for many years she was the most famous shipwreck on the Washington Coast. In 1966 the famous gates to the city were installed.

Pat Boone became a local resident in 1967 as a stockholder in the Ocean Shores Estates Incorporated and promotion of the development was sped along by the famous Celeb-rity Golf tournaments hosted by Boone.

By 1969 Ocean Shores was declared the “Richest Little City” with an assessed valuation of $35 million and 900 permanent residents. The following year the city was incorporat-ed with a planning commission formed to zone the city and codify streets.

The city’s first school opened in 1971 and road paving on streets began in earnest.

During the 1970s, the town struggled through many setbacks brought on mainly by the state’s economic recession. By the 1980s, the slump was over and construction of homes and businesses increased.

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C H R O N O L O G Y of O C E A N S H O R E S 1792-2010

* 1792 - Captain Robert Gray in the ship “Columbia” anchors in Grays Harbor on May 7th.* 1860 - Matthew McGee - the original homesteader.* 1878 - A.O. Damon acquires the southern tip and settles here.* 1929 - Ralph Minard, his wife Ruth and his sister Clara takeover their grandfather Damon’s cattle ranch.* 1930s - During the depression days, several families of “squatters” built camps in what is now the middle of Ocean Shores.* 1941-42 - The North Jetty was built by the Army Corps of Engineers.* 1960 - A group of investors (Ocean Shores Development Corporation) in January pur-chase what is now Ocean Shores from the Minards for $1,000,000.00. Later that year, they started selling lots sight unseen at $595 from the first plat maps. As the numbers of lots sold, the prices rose.* 1963 - The Marina finally opened.* 1963 - The cruise ship, Catala, was brought from the Seattle World’s Fair to Damon Point to serve as a floating hotel. A winter storm grounded the ship, and sand accreted around the rusting relic. The beached ship remained a tourist attraction until its removal from the point in 1980.* 1964 - The “Razor Clam,” a huge electric hydraulic dredge began working on the canal system. * 1966 - The “famous” gates to the City were installed.* 1966 - Pat Boone’s first Ocean Shores Celebrity Classic 18-hole golf tournament. Pat also became a local resident this year.* 1969 - Ocean Shores was declared the “Richest Little City” with an assessed evaluation of $35 million and 900 residents.* 1970 - Ocean Shores becomes an incorporated city.* 1971 - The first school opened.* 1972 - Population: 909* 1973 - “McQ,” the famous movie featuring John Wayne was filmed in Ocean Shores.* 1973 - The bridge at Ocean Lake Way on the Grand Canal was replaced.* 1980 - Population: 1,777* 1986 - Kurt Cobain, from the rock band Nirvana, worked part-time as a maintenance man at the Polynesian Inn Resort.* 1990 - Population: 2,301* 1994 - The Ginny Simms Restaurant at the Ocean Shores Inn is torn down for the new Shilo Inn.

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C H R O N O L O G Y of O C E A N S H O R E S 1792-2010

* 1995 - New sewer system installation begins. Property owners discover what a “Sewer LID” is.* 1999 - Construction of the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino begins.* 2000 - Population: 3,836* 2003 - National Recreational Properties buys hundreds and hundreds of lots in Ocean Shores and resells them to Californians for triple or quadrupal the original price. The invasion begins. NRP’s front person is Erik Estrada from the popular television show “CHIPS.”* 2004 - Ocean Front lots are selling for $50-$80K.* 2004 - Population: 4,240* 2005 - Ocean Front lots are selling for $180-$300K.* 2005 - The Ramada opens on Ocean Shores Blvd NW with its indoor waterpark.* 2005 - Seattle developers start building numerous condos down at the Jetty.* 2005 - The bridge at Ocean Lake Way on the Grand Canal was replaced.* 2005 - Visitor Count: 4,163,633* 2005 - 225 New Homes Built* 2006 - Ocean Shores’ brand new 29,000 square foot Convention Center opens.* 2007 - The Cottages and The Villages both move forward with their major condo-minium developments. One off of Marine View Drive and the other across from the Post Office on Chance A La Mer. The Cottages actually never happened. The Villages finished one building...* 2007 - The City hires company to spray chemicals in the canals and lakes to get rid of all the weeds. It works and the canals and lakes clear up.* 2007 - The City moves forward on their 30 million dollar renovation of all the streets in town. The South end near the Jetty is completed. Everyone is happy.* 2007 - The cruise ship, Catala, is really, really removed after the hull was discovered to have thousands of gallons of oil left inside. The State takes care of the project and finally, really gets rid of the Catala.* 2008 - Ocean Shores was featured as one of the top 16 most affordable coastal com-munities in Coastal Living magazine.* 2008 - The citizens elected a strong mayor in Ocean Shores for the first time.* 2010 - The roads are completely redone and like new. Property owners are not thrilled with the “Street LID.”* 2010 - Downtown gets a new look with the “roundabout.* 2010 - Population: 5,569.

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2 0 1 7 E V E N T S in O C E A N S H O R E S

A Pirates Life For UsJanuary 13-15, 2017Swashbucklers, buccaneers and scallawags invade our fair City to indulge in entertain-ment and general merriment. All folks with pirate spirits are welcome to come and play. www.pirateslifeforus.com

Ocean Shores Renewed Antique ShowFriday, February 10 - Sunday, February 12, 2017The Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show will take place February 10-12, 2017 at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Join us along with over 60 vendors for Valentine’s Weekend ! This antique and collectible show has been renewed and please be prepared to be amazed! Bring a non-perishable food donation for the food bank and pay only $2 entry.120 W Chance A La Mer Ocean Shores, WA 98569 | www.tourismoceanshores.com

Beachcombers Fun FairSaturday, March 4 - Sunday, March 5, 201729th annual event features exhibits, seminars, information booths, and vendors on Saturday and Sunday; a kid’s science fair Saturday morning plus beach walks on Sunday morning.120 West Chance A La Mer Ave. NW Ocean Shores, WA 98569tel: 360.580.5064 | www.tourismoceanshores.com

Razor Clam Festival & Seafood ExtravaganzaFriday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19, 2017Hurray for the (tasty) and elusive Razor Clam! Celebrating the natural bounty of “Coastal Life” The event features an artisan marketplace, children’s activities, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, and the highly anticipated Clam Chowder Cook-off. Come and cast your vote for the best professional & non-professional chowder on the North Beach!120 W. Chance A La Mer Ave. Ocean Shores, WA 98569tel: (360) 289.2451 | www.oceanshores.org/clams/

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Dugan’s RunMarch 19, 2017Join fellow runners in a variety of racing activities. Individual or team participants. Free admission.www.facebook.com/DugansFunRun/

Ocean Shores Food Bank Event “Illusion of Elvis”April 1, 2017This non-profit organization invites you to enjoy an evening with Danny Vernon and his “Illusion of Elvis” show. A luau themed evening offering dinner, aution, and show to ben-efit the OS Food Bank. Tickets are $30/each or $300 for a premier table. Purchase at the Visitor’s Center at the Convention Center. | www.tourismoceanshores.com

Fine Arts, Photo & Electronic Media ShowsFriday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23, 2017Artists and photographers from all over the United States enter this show to win prizes and display their unique photos and works of art. | www.associatedarts.org

High Rollin’ Hot Rods at the BeachApril 28-29Join us for great cars great food great specials and great people. Annual event held at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. | www.quinaultbeachresort.com

Shoppin’ at the ShoreSaturday, May 13 - Sunday, May 14, 2017Entrepreneurs gathered together under one roof to create a retail extravaganza.120 w Chance A La Mer Ocean Shores, WA 98569-9675tel: 425.343.3233 | www.tourismoceanshores.com


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Grays Harbor County ExpoFriday, May 26 - Sunday, May 28, 2017We are pleased to announce the tenth annual Expo; featuring Oceans of Fine Arts - Arts & Crafts Show,Wood and Ice Chainsaw Carving, Hotrod and Classic Car Show, Memorial Service Honoring those who have passed and a Home Show! SOMETHING FOR EVERY-ONE! Free and Easy Parking - Memorial Day Weekend 2016 plan on joining us!120 W. Chance A La Mer Ave. Ocean Shores, WA 98569tel: 800.336.6028 | www.graysharborexpo.com

Ocean Shores Wearable Art ShowSaturday, June 3 , 2017Artists of all media types create functional and not-so-functional pieces of spectacular fashion in this year’s show, “Somewhere in Time” that comes to life in one magical eve-ning of music, dance and WEARABLE ART.120 W. Chance A La Mer Ave. Ocean Shores, WA 98569tel: 360.589.7778 | www.oswearableart.com

Toughman TriathlonJune 3, 20176th Annual Event. The triathlon events include: Swimming in Duck Lake, Biking on the city streets of Ocean Shores peninsula, Running on ocean beach and city streets. Activi-ties feature Half Iron relay, Half Iron triathlon, a Olympic relay triathalon, a Olympic and sprint triathlon, a half iron and Olympic distance Duathlon (Bike/Run) a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K and a 5K race, and a triathlon for kids. All events start and finish at North Bay Park.www.toughmantri.com/toughman-washington-state/

Ocean Shores Festival of Colors (Kite Flying)June 3-4, 2017What a great family event for novice to professional kite flyers! Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites filling the skies. Call 360-289-4103.www.oceanshoreskites.com


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Flag Day ParadeSaturday, June 10 , 2017A chance to show our patriotic spirit. The parade features more than 75 entries and a Grand Marshall. One of the only Flag Day parades in Western Washington.120 West Chance A La Mer Ave. NW Ocean Shores, WA 98569tel: 360.289.2314 | www.tourismoceanshores.com

Sand and Sawdust FestivalFriday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25, 2017The Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to the Sand and Sawdust Festival at the beach! Master, Intermediate, & Novice Sand-Sculptors. At the Convention Center master wood-carvers compete in this amazing annual competition. There are food, craft and specialty vendors. Live auctions are held daily on carvings! At the Ocean Shoes Convention Center 120 W. Chance A La Mer Ocean Shores, WA 98569www.oceanshores.org/sand-sawdust

Fireworks on the BeachJuly 4, 2017Enjoy fireworks on the beach by letting off your own fireworks. Please follow the posted rules and be safe! There is a show at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino at 10pm.

Ocean Shores Beach BlastJuly 7-9, 2017A family friendly event with volleyball, soccer, disc golf, skim boarding, music, vendors, games, food, activity tournaments, and s’mores..... Visit our website and plan to get involved with this 2nd year of “fun at the beach” extravaganza in Ocean Shores.www.washingtonbeachsports.com

Bikers At The BeachFriday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30, 2017Roll on into Ocean Shores and join in on the fun! Enjoy live music, vendors, bike show and more. Stay tuned for event detail updates.120 W Chance Ala Mer Ocean Shores, Wa 98569tel: 360.289.4411 | www.bikersatthebeach.com


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12th Man FestFriday, August 18 - Sunday, August 20, 201712th man FAN FEST celebrating the up-coming SEAHAWK season with a huge fan party open to all. Music, food, vendors, games and celebrities. Check out our Facebook page at 12’s Fan Fest and Beach Party. tel: 360.250.5618 or 206.200.7179 Contact Anna Macinnis or Terry Johnson [email protected] [email protected] W Chance Ala Mer Ocean Shores, Wa 98569

Fun Fly (Kite Flying)August 19-20, 2017Novice and professional kite flyers perform on the downtown beach of Ocean Shores. Call 360-289-3229

Find Your Treasure Gift ShowSaturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27, 2017A retail gift and treasure show. Some proceeds to benefit the local food bank. This sec-ond year event offers many one of a kind purchase items. Entertainment and a treasure hunt included in the merriment.120 W. Chance A La Mer Ave. Ocean Shores, Wa 98569 | www.tourismoceanshores.com

AAOS Arts & Crafts FestivalSeptember 1-3, 201749th Annual event includes 1,000’s of unique items are showcased by gifted artists and talented craftspeople in indoor and outdoor booths. Free Admission.www.associatedarts.org.

Paddle-a-ThonSeptember 3, 2017North Bay Park, lakes & canals. Attention kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome! Human-powered boat activities on the lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices. $5-$15 Admission.

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Whale of a Quilt ShowSeptember 15-17, 2017Sea-Gals Quilters show offers vendors, handmade quilts, demonstrations and quilted items. The show is judged and prizes awarded. Held at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Free Admission. Call 509-715-9082 | www.tourismoceanshores.com

Bacon BashOctober 23, 2017All things BACON! Food, vendors,novelties and entertainment. Free Admission. Held at the Convention Center. For more information, call 360-580-5064.

Irish Music FestivalOctober 24-29, 201714th Annual. The largest Irish music festival on the West Coast. 6 stages, 4 venues and 30 great bands. For more information, call 360-289-2300.www.galwaybayirishpub.com

Winter Fanta-Sea Craft ShowNovember 24-26, 2017Kick off your Christmas shopping. The Convention Center is filled with over 70 arts and crafts booths featuring handmade arts and crafts just in time for Christmas. Admission is free. For more information, visit, call 360-289-9586. | www.tourismoceanshores.com

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B U S I N E S S E S / O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

Ace Hardware/Buck Electric171 E Chance a La Mer NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-2888

Affordable Mopeds884-898 Ocean Shores Blvd SWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0919

Chenois Creek Horse Rentals445 Canal Dr SEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-533-5591

Coastal Interpretive Center1013 Catala Ave SE Ocean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4617

Diamond Dogs Daycare and Resort899 Point Brown Ave NWOcean Shores, WA360-289-0541

Fusions Gallery834 Point Brown Ave NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-2811

Gallery of Ocean Shores849 Point Brown Ave NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0734

Kool Katz & Dawgs740 Point Brown Ave NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0204

Lighthouse Family Clinic114 E Chance a La Mer NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-940-7465

Martin Bruni Liquor172 W Chance a La Mer NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-3178

Nan-Sea Stables225 WA-115Ocean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0194

North Beach Medical Equipment899 Ocean Shores Blvd NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-3733

North Beach Paws2222-2246 WA-109Ocean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4350

Ocean Shores Cinema625 Point Brown Ave NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-2650

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B U S I N E S S E S / O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co.172 W Chance a La Mer NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4103

Ocean Shores Fire Departmant585 Point Brown AveOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-3611

Ocean Shores IGA171 E Chance a La Mer NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-2448

Ocean Shores Kites172 W Chance a La Mer NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4103

Ocean Shores Pharmacy172 W Chance a La Mer NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4647

Ocean Shores Police Department577 Point Brown Ave NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-3331

Ocean Shores Shell700 Point Brown Ave NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4994

Ocean Sportfishing Charters2549 Westhaven DrWestport, WA 98595360-268-1000

Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center767 Minard Ave NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-9537

Playtime Family Fun/Peppermint Parlor748 Point Brown Ave NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0572

Quinault Beach Resort & Casino78 SR 115Hoquiam, WA 985501-888-461-2214

Sea Mar Ocean Shores Medical Clinic597 Point Brown Ave NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-2427

Shores Bowl125 W Chance a La Mer NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-9356

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N E A R B Y P L A C E S to E A T

Ocean GrillOcean Shores only upscale dining, flip-flop ca-sual restaurant. Enjoy top grade steaks, seafood & pasta dishes.845 Ocean Shores Blvd NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0530

Galway BayWorld Famous Irish Pub880 Point Brown Ave NE.,Ocean Shores, WA360.289.2300http://www.galwaybayirishpub.com/home/

Mariah’s RestaurantAt The Polynesian Condominium Resort615 Ocean Shores Blvd., NWOcean Shores, WA 98569800-562-4836 or 360-289-3361http://thepolynesian.com/dining/mariahs-res-taurant/

Bennett’s Fish ShackSeafood and Fish & Chips105 W Chance a La Mer NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-2847

Emily’s (Quinalt Beach)Voted ’Best Fine Dining’ restaurant in Grays Har-bor County, Emily’s takes pride in its attentive and personalized service providing the perfect backdrop to many memorable evenings.

St. Rt. 115Ocean Shores, Wa. 98569 1-888-461-2214http://www.quinaultbeachresort.com/dining/fine-dining/

Alec’s By The SeaFamily-owned restaurant serving steak, seafood & sandwiches in a modest, old-school space.131 E Chance a La Mer NEOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4026

Red Genie PizzaBig, family-friendly pizza place offering pies, subs, wings & beer in rustic, lodgelike digs.766 Ocean Shores Blvd NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-8144

Pirate’s Cove PubCozy, pirate-themed bar with a menu of burgers & fried seafood, plus some outdoor seating.798 Ocean Shores Blvd NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-4400http://www.piratescovepub.com/menu/

Los IV HermanosMexican Restaurant824 Point Brown Ave NWOcean Shores, WA 98569360-289-0481

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