Ocean Shores is a peaceful beach community and a quiet, relaxing vacation destination. It also happens to be home to the North Jetty, which is known for being full of sand dollars and seashells. If you collect these treasures, you’ll definitely want to spend a day beach combing here.
The North Jetty serves as the northern entrance to Grays Harbor, meaning it’s located at the southern tip of
DoloresJacoby / TripAdvisor The jetty was constructed over the course of nine years and completed in 1916.
This stretch of beach is quiet and laid back, making it a perfect place for a peaceful stroll.
Teresa S / TripAdvisor You can easily walk for miles down this sandy shore.
This beach is well known for the vast collection of sand dollars and sea shells that wash ashore.
keith t / TripAdvisor Hunting for sand dollars while listening to the sound of the waves and smelling the fresh air is some serious ocean therapy.
On a good day, you might see dozens of sand dollars in perfect condition resting in the sand.
HA! Designs - Artbyheather / Flickr You’ll also find crabs, starfish, and other shells along the shoreline.
Large waves roll in unimpeded from the ocean and smash against the jetty, leading some crazy sounds.
Krperry2 / TripAdviso If you look south, you can see Westport with its matching South Jetty.
Ocean Shores is an underrated gem, and the North Jetty is especially amazing.
Loreena M / TripAdvisor And if you collect sand dollars, it’s a dream come true.
Have you ever spent time walking along the North Jetty? It’s a beautiful part of the Ocean Shores community, which happens to be one of Washington’s most underrated beach towns.
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The jetty was constructed over the course of nine years and completed in 1916.
Teresa S / TripAdvisor
You can easily walk for miles down this sandy shore.
keith t / TripAdvisor
Hunting for sand dollars while listening to the sound of the waves and smelling the fresh air is some serious ocean therapy.
HA! Designs - Artbyheather / Flickr
You’ll also find crabs, starfish, and other shells along the shoreline.
Krperry2 / TripAdviso
If you look south, you can see Westport with its matching South Jetty.
Loreena M / TripAdvisor
And if you collect sand dollars, it’s a dream come true.
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