Ocean Park

Originally founded by the Methodist Church as a camp location, Ocean Park continues in the tradition of small seaside towns, with restaurants, family-owned businesses and resorts to welcome visitors. Home of an annual Garlic Festival and the Rod Run to the End of the World, Ocean Park also commemorates Independence Day with an old-fashioned parade. A walking tour of the community takes visitors past the House of Doors and other unique homes made of lumber harvested from the sea. Sourced with thanks from Funbeach.com If Ocean Park clocks were suddenly turned back a century, residents would find themselves in the midst of a Christian revival center. I. A. Clark, a man who co-founded nearby Oysterville in 1854, felt that Oysterville was becoming a small boom town without space for religious freedom and tranquillity. He led a movement to create the religiouscommunity that was to be called Ocean Park. Much of that need is still being served by the community, as evidenced by a Methodist camp just north of town, a Bible camp to the south and several churches in between. The death knell of the "Clamshell Railway" in 1930, tolled by the advent of automobiles, highways and ferry traffic, led to an increase in the tourist industry. Visitors simply climbed aboard their own horseless carriages and motored out to Ocean Park for the sunshine, surf, fishing, calming, hunting and camping. Ocean Park responded with the construction of hotels, motels, campgrounds, picnic areas, restaurants and vacation homes. Downtown Ocean Park development eventually pulled the center of north-end Peninsula business away from Oysterville and Nahcotta. Today, recognized as the most populated unincorporated community in Pacific County, Ocean Park's permanent winter residential count is well above 1,400, many of them retirees--a figure that pales when one considers that an estimated 10,000 seasonal residents enjoy the area each summer. Serving local full-time residents are a bank, post office, markets, hardware, lumber and a myriad other stores and businesses. Including, the memory of I.A. Clark notwithstanding, a liquor store and several taverns and saloons. Sourced with thanks from Opwa.com

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Harbor View Motel2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
The Harbor View Motel in Ocean Park offer smoke-free cottages and motel rooms with full kitchens and fire-pit BBQ's with picnic tables,.Nearby attractions: Willapa Bay, Leadbetter Point SP, Wildlife Refuge, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking READ MORE
The Coastal Cottages of Ocean Park 2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
The Coastal Cottages of Ocean Park located in Ocean Park has vintage cottages with fully-equipped kitchens. The cottages are pet friendly and close to numerous attractions including: Peninsula Golf Course and Surfside Golf Course; Kite flying; Kite shops; Antique stores; Fishing; Whale Watching; Fort Columbia State Park; Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and more.READ MORE

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Ocean Park Resort 2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
Ocean Park Resort is a AAA rated facility in Ocean Park that offer Motel, RV Site, camp sites and a Guest House accommodation options. The motel is pet friendly and offer Suites with Kitchens. The Guest houses sleep 5 and 2 guests each. There are some camp sites with Electricity and Water. Park Amenities: Heated Outdoor Pool, Enclosed Spa and Laundry. READ MORE
The Surfside Inn2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
The Surfside Inn in Ocean Park offer Condominiums with 2 bedrooms and equipped kitchen with gas fireplace. Pool & Jacuzzi, for guests use. Attractions: Cranberrian Festival, Garlic Festival, fishing, golf, tennis, shopping, unique stores, running, bicycling, horseback riding, hiking, softball, picnicking, volleyball, kite flying, canoeing and more!READ MORE
Sunset View Resort 2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
At Sunset View Resort you are a short stroll from the ocean waves in Ocean Park with ocean view rooms, studio units, 1 Bedroom units and 2 Bedroom units to choose from at the resort. Activities include: Kite flying, whale watching, surf fishing, hiking, Leadbetter State Park, Wildlife SanctuaryREAD MORE
The DoveShire Bed and Breakfast2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
The DoveShire Bed and Breakfast located in Ocean Park offers 4 guest rooms in a garden B&B setting. Popular with romantic weddings - the Grand Staircase is used for inside weddings, and the Tranquility Garden for outside weddings. READ MORE
George Johnson House2009-09-15
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
Experience the Peninsula's historic spirit in this beautiful 1913 Craftsman home, George Johnson House Bed and Breakfast in Ocean Park. This historic B&B deocrated with antique accessories and Indian artifacts as well as local artists works offer vintage history combined with modern technology - internet access in each room and a country breakfast served on the porch in the perennial gardens.READ MORE
Caswell's on the Bay
Located in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, United States
Visit Caswell's on the Bay in Ocean ParkREAD MORE