Hi all, I’m an exhausted mom taking a solo day trip for the first time in 7 years. I’m heading out there because I’ve been hearing about it for years. I’ll check tides when it’s closer but I plan to be there in the early morning and stay through like 3-4pm. I’m a rockhound and a beachcomber. Where are some must visit places I should go to when I’m there? Bonus if there’s somewhere I can access a creek or riverbed with rocks and treasures and not just at the beach. Thanks all!

My better half and I are discussing retiring to Ocean Shores. The cost of living in CA is too much for us, the heat is more intense each year and our home insurance is too high. All the online estimates require signing up and being inundated with emails from people understandably keen to get our business, but I don't want to give out all my info until we're sure where we will land.

Ergo I am crowdsourcing - for a 1600 - 2000 square foot house, what do you pay?

Thanks

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I take my dog to the beach most weekdays at or around low tide, she loves chasing the ball. But today, there were millions of dead little blue jellyfish 🪼 at the high tide line. The smell was horrific. We had to leave because I couldn't stop gagging.

Is this a common occurrence? We've lived in OS for three years, and we've seen these critters before, but not this thick. I feel bad for the spring break crowd, because it was nasty out there.

Hi everyone, I am an AP Research student from Skyview High School (Vancouver, WA). My research is about disaster experiences and communal interactions across Washington State. I am trying to get participants to take my survey from high-exposure areas of WA for extreme heat, floods, and wildfires. Ocean Shores falls into a high-exposure area for floods.

Below the survey is linked, if you are interested in taking part in this research. Let me know if you have any questions.

The paper will be submitted to the College Board and will not be published. Nonetheless, no names will be disclosed in the research paper or even obtained. Additionally, I am certified in Human Research Protection by the Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to see the finished research paper later, please contact me at torirehwaldt@gmail.com.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm8Fv5oRl6eZYdg3QhUKU2Ks8muusv3A4qABVPAyccCMr8RQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

My partner is considering a job in ocean shores. We were there this weekend (3/9-3/10/24) and it was…. Miserable. Is this weather everyday all winter? lol please be kind in your responses, yet honest 😂😂💁🏼‍♀️

Anyone know the owner of this truck?

just curious, is there any jobs here that run late? i dont have any special experience but im looking to work 30 hour weeks; 10 hour days perferably over nights; however im unaware of any jobs that are open after 10pm besides the gas station. anyone know places?

Me and the missus just moved to OS last month and were wondering if there were any other vegan stoners in our new city.

I’m hopefully moving up from Idaho n April. Just wondering what some of the better jobs are before I apply?

What sucks about Ocean shores compared to Seattle? Bought a house there so I'll be there for 50 years.

There’s nothing like a sunny day in Ocean Shores. Enjoy it! The rain comes tomorrow. Cheers!

I’m visiting a friend in Ocean Shores this weekend. Just wondering where I can watch tomorrow’s game. TIA

Hello everyone!

I’m a genealogist & I am trained in discovering local Washington family lineages and stories through vital records, census records, and newspapers.

This is the interest form I put together for anyone interested in learning more about their personal Washington family history. I create family trees, ancestral maps, and historical road trip itineraries based on YOUR personal family history! It’s a great way to connect with your heritage and wonderful knowledge pass down to future generations.

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Here are some things you can discover from my research:

• Newspaper articles about your ancestors (Crime? Scandal? Who knows!)
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• Most common causes of death in your family history
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• Your great-great-great grandparents’ names
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• Photographs of your ancestors you have never seen before (Found in Newspaper archives, I have subscriptions to several newspaper websites)

I have a degree in Anthropology and have spent several years working for a professional genealogy company. I have been working as an individual genealogist for about 6 years. If you have any questions about my research, please fill out an interest form or email: heritagehuntersgenealogy@gmail.com

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LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Any recommended hikes in the area? Preferably within a one hour drive? Looking for 3-7 miles, round trip. TIA!

Hola! Used to fish duck lake a lot as a kid and was always able to find crappie. I haven’t seen any in years though.

Are they still in the lake or did all the milfoil/poisoning ruin the fishery?

Hi all! My husband and I are going to be looking at properties to buy in OS soon. I've seen some questions posted on here (the most recent from 2 years ago) so sorry if this is redundant but I wasn't sure if anything has changed. With all that being said, what are the highest speed internet companies available here? We are big into gaming and my husband works remote.

Also, I have concerns about flooding and tsunamis and such. I have some very sentimental and irreplaceable items I would need to store either in or near our home. Is there any danger to bringing these items here or can anyone offer insight/advice in this matter?

Also, we are a quiet couple looking to start a family soon. Can anyone give an idea about how noisy the area gets?

Thanks so much!

I need to find inexpensive lodging for Aug 31 through Sept 3 rd. for one person. We are there for the arts and crafts show at the convention center.

Hi there, my family has a vacation house in ocean shores. I don't want to pay to have cable internet hooked up to telework out there during the summer. So I'm wondering if anyone has any success with the cell internet hookups verizon, boost, tmobile etc?? Any advice is helpful!

I’m looking to buy one of the new construction homes in Ocean Shores built by Z Brothers, LLC. Does anyone have experience with this builder?

Four firefighters get toned 23 times in 24 hours with seven transports to Aberdeen.

At one point a crew had to go to Olympia for higher level of care, leaving the entire city in the hands of two people for seven hours. That one crew got toned eight times without backup.

It took 19 minutes to respond to a witnessed cardiac arrest because everyone was on their way back from the hospital.

Full story here:

https://www.facebook.com/OceanShoresFFs/posts/pfbid0t4Wn2WC72CHWMcMKTuNNp6RK4gAfYZkfAxnWWs7jbKME2aJCwfv39EYkc45fnnwkl

Been coming for years, local fellow that was always here and he made a delightful concoction out of oils, syrup and egg whites for a traditional whiskey sour. Asked about the drink, and then about him, and got a weird vibe back.

So, there’s a crap ton of houses going up! A lot of them seem pretty nice and I’d like to connect with a builder, especially if you know who has been building the more modern-style homes. If anyone can help, I’d appreciate it!