Chasing Storms At Ocean Shores

 

Every winter Tim and I like to pack up for a weekend and head out to the coast to take in the beach, storms, and delectable seafood that Ocean Shores, WA has to offer. We both have jobs that hit peak stress during Christmas time and the coast offers us a way to relax and get away from it all.

 

Our pup Molly, a double rainbow, and the best razor clams in town at Home Port.

 

One of the great things about going to Ocean Shores during the winter is that the town, normally over flowing with people during the summer, is empty.  We have the beach mostly to ourselves (except when the clam diggers come to do their thing).  We can chase double rainbows without getting honked at and sit down at a restaurant without waiting in line.  It's so nice.



Our favorite restaurant to eat at is Galway Bay!  They serve tasty Irish dishes and have a nice selection of beer, wine, and cider.  Every time we have come here there is live music.  On this visit a local stopped by and was playing The Beatles; he had us humming along. 

 

We like to go for a drive along the coast and this year we went to Westport (a sleepy, less touristy fishing town south of Ocean Shores) and discovered the Tinderbox on the edge of town!  Both Tim and I love coffee and we practically slammed on our brakes when we saw this place.  It looks like an old auto shop that has been converted into a cozy coffee house.  The coffee was delicious and the service friendly.  The decor begs you to take a closer look at the books, artwork, and coffee brewing methods that they have on display.  We will definitely be going back!

All to soon our trip was over but it was exactly what we needed; a wonderful place to relax and recharge!

~xoxo J.M.Riley