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Few residents and many tourists in this beachfront community in Grays
In Ocean City, people can drive onto a beach and park on the sand. They can watch the sunset over the water, fly kites in steady winds and beachcomb every day. “People like the beach access, and it’s a quaint little area,” says Realtor Clinton Potter. The population of around 200 full-time residents have spacious yards. Here they can keep to themselves, enjoying walks through the sand dunes and to the ocean from their homes. It’s not a built-up area, so it doesn’t have its own supermarket, but locals can drive 3 miles north for one. Between the houses are hotels, motels and campgrounds for tourists, since the beach is a vacation destination where many visitors flock to in the summertime.
Ocean City is a coastal community offering privacy and spacious residential lots.
Ocean City residents can drive vehicles directly onto the beach for easy access.
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Ocean City State Park and more outdoor recreation
An access point for Ocean City State Park lies centrally in Ocean City. It’s one of the more crowded beaches in the area — allowing visitors to drive their cars and go horseback riding right on the beach. Being on one of the largest razor clam beds in the Pacific Northwest also makes it a popular clam digging site. The beach runs along the western edge of Ocean City and is within walking distance of some homes. Griffiths-Priday State Park, over 350 acres, is a sprawling recreation space in Copalis Beach about 3 miles north. It may not be the easiest walk, with a mile and a half-long trail through coastal dunes before reaching the ocean, but this means the vast beach is secluded and quiet. Visitors can birdwatch and clam dig, while immersed in a peaceful nature setting. In Olympic National Park, about 40 miles away, hiking trails ascend past towering evergreens and up rugged terrain for views of the Olympic Mountains.
Ocean City State Park offers central beach access for the local community.
Ocean Shores Golf Course provides recreation options near Ocean City properties.
Pacific Paradise Family Fun Center offers arcades and mini golf near Ocean City.
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Homes walkable to the beach on Ocean Boulevard
Centered around state Route 109, Ocean City has homes along the main road interspersed between hotels and campgrounds. More homes are concentrated on Ocean Boulevard, an area where residents can have views of the water and be within walking distance of the beach. The average square footage of the lots is over half an acre, so people have extra space as well as privacy since many yards are divided by evergreen trees. The architecture includes ranch-style homes, A-frame houses, contemporary homes and cottages. Ranch-style homes range from $400,000 to $550,000, while contemporary homes with ocean views range from $700,000 to $800,000. Prospective buyers may have to wait for their ideal house: “The market is limited. There’s not a huge inventory,” Potter says.
Contemporary homes in Ocean City offer direct beach access and water views.
Ocean City features diverse architecture including A-frame and contemporary homes.
Ranch homes and coastal cottages line the quiet streets of Ocean City.
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Attractions including Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
As a tourist area, Ocean City has some attractions for visitors that locals can also take advantage of. Quinault Beach Resort and Casino is a smaller casino with mostly slot machines and no table games. Pacific Paradise, located 5 miles south in Ocean Shores, features bumper boats, mini golf and an arcade.
Quinault Beach Resort and Casino offers gaming and dining in Ocean City.
Ocean Shores Convention Center hosts community events minutes from Ocean City.
Paradise Mini Golf Course offers family recreation near Ocean City real estate.
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Restaurants in the casino and local retail
Located in the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino, Emily’s Fine Dining serves seafood dishes like clam chowder in a subtle sea-themed interior with panoramic ocean views. Big Eats, also in the casino, is a more casual spot for burgers and fries. A local shop, Ocean City Marketplace offers decorative carvings, statues and furniture, all carved from wood. For snacks, Sunrise Market is a convenience store that covers the basics. Copalis Beach Grocery, located 3 miles north of the community, is the closest store with produce.
Mike’s Seafood serves fresh local dishes minutes from the Ocean City community.
Mike’s Seafood serves traditional fish and chips near the Ocean City community.
Sharky's gift store offers a unique shopping experience near Ocean City properties.
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North Beach public schools
Ocean Shores Elementary School has a C rating, and North Beach Junior High School also has a C. North Beach Senior High School earns a C-plus rating and courses from App Lab, where students create apps, or Game Lab for animation and game design.
A 20-mile drive down to Aberdeen
Ocean City is a car-dependent community. It's located about 70 miles from Olympia via state Route 8. It’s also about 20 miles from Aberdeen via state Route 109. Those who prefer public transit can catch a Grays Harbor Transit bus in front of Sunrise Market. For a nearby hospital, Harbor Regional Health Emergency Department is 20 miles away in Aberdeen. The Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, the closest international airport, is about 120 miles away.
Grays Harbor Transit provides public bus service for the Ocean City community.
Ocean City residents travel to nearby Aberdeen for regional medical services.
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