Ocean Shores--good, bad and the ugly

[Fat Freddy]

Originally Posted by rheadabovewater

Are these wind generators supposed to generate power?

According to the promoters, they will not only generate electricity, they will re-grow the clear cut forests, cure cancer, and put a chicken in every pot.

[seamariner]

Just joined this site and found this. Moved here 1 year ago, building a home. I LOVE it here. Hope to read and hear more from Ocean Shores fans.

[MyLittleWorld]

After reading the above posts about Ocean Shores I have to wonder why I like living here so much. Could it be the ocean, bay, jetty areas, Damon State Park, Duck Lake or the 26 miles of interconnecting waterways? Living on one of the canals lets me wake up to see herons standing in the water or on a branch, otters playing on and under nearby docks, raccoons swimming across the water while deer stroll through my yard while the resident bald eagles fly overhead. True, things are not perfect in Ocean Shores, but for a nature lover it is a place hard to beat!

[Fat Freddy]

I agree.

There are not many places that I could stand out in my yard and have the deer come and eat apples out of my hand, while the eagles sit in the trees and watch.

The only thing that would make it better would be if the IGA had reasonable prices, and the tourists went elsewhere to dig their clams.

And all those ugly condos fell into the ocean.

[NCWmark]

Ocean Shores, like much of the Washington coastline, is an acquired taste. Those that head there seeking the sunny beaches of California or the five star resorts of Hawaii will be immensely disappointed. Those that appreciate ruggedness, a somewhat remote location, and the beauty of a storm coming in off the Pacific Ocean will describe it as a little slice of heaven.

I'll include myself in the latter group.