Ocean Shores, Washington Hotels

Ocean Shores, Washington, is a beautiful coastal community located on the Pacific Ocean. This area is not a busy tourist attraction, but rather a peaceful, relaxing getaway. Visitors will enjoy renting paddle boats and rowboats. Besides gorgeous oceanfront hiking, the town offers lush, protected forests with many trail choices. Home to Damon Point, a 61-acre day-use park, Ocean Shores is also a bird watcher's treasure. The park offers a chance to view the peregrine falcon, snow plover and brown pelican.

Huckleberry Inn

The Huckleberry Inn is located in the center of Ocean Shores. This hotel is close to downtown shopping, yet still offers direct beach access and ocean views. Beach combing during low tide will expose starfish and other treasures. There are on-site horseshoe games, tether ball, picnic areas and an outdoor fire pit. The Huckleberry Inn is pet-friendly and offers one- and two-bedroom units, all with fully equipped kitchens, wireless Internet, and DVD and CD players.

Huckleberry Inn
839 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3169
oceanbch.com

Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn

The Best Western Lighthouse Inn is just steps from the beach. Take advantage of the often windy days with kite flying. Enjoy sunsets from the 360-degree observation lighthouse tower, swim all year in the indoor pool and work out in the full-ocean-view fitness center. This is a luxurious hotel with many room options, each including a fireplace, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers and wireless Internet. Jacuzzi suites are also available.

Best Western Lighthouse Suites Inn
491 Damon Rd. NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-2311
bwlighthouse.com/

Canterbury Inn

The Canterbury Inn is an Ocean Shores gem, just a stroll from the beach. The property is a home away from home, with a heated pool, exercise room, laundry room, conference room, BBQ area, hot tub, social room and Internet access. Ocean Shores offers seasonal clam digging, and the Canterbury Inn has a dedicated clam kitchen to keep the smell out of rooms. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with gas fireplaces and kitchens.

Canterbury Inn
643 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3317
canterburyinn.com

Caroline Inn

The Caroline Inn is just a short drive from Ocean Shores Golf Course, with an 18-hole layout. This is a romantic, cozy hotel, with just four elegantly decorated rooms on the quiet, out-of-the-way property. Enjoy an ocean view, great for overlooking winter storms or amazing summer pink and orange sunsets. All rooms offer a full kitchen, two-story layout, queen-sized bed and heart-shaped jacuzzi tubs.

Caroline Inn
1341 Ocean Shores Blvd. SW
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-0450

Article Written By Sarah Bourque

Sarah Bourque has been a freelance writer since 2006 and is based in the Pacific Northwest. She writes and edits for the local publisher, Pacific Crest Imprint and has written for several online content sites. Her work recently appeared in "The Goldendale Tourism and Economic Development Magazine" and "Sail the Gorge!" magazine. She attended Portland Community College where she studied psychology.

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