many fun and relaxing destination venues for all ages and interests . directly west of olympia the sand of the pacific beaches are dotted with eight state parks . grays harbor is also home to a national wildlife reserve . because of the tempering nature of the pacific ocean the beaches are open year round . in the late fall when the i 5 corridor undergoes temperature inversions accompanied by low overcast skies the coast is clear and sunny . during the inland s summer hot spells the sea moderates the coast s temperatures . winters can be milder than inland . storms at this time of year often produce impressive surf shows . wind whipped waves and churning surf attract storm watching visitors and storm chasers anxious to witness the spectacular symphony of crashing water and gusting winds . whatever the time of year the pacific ocean beaches are open for exploring walking and listening to the surf . the wide open sands are perfect for romping or flying kites . depending on the season you can go clam digging or crabbing . howdy folks pacific beach and moclips are located 18 miles north of oceans shores on sr 109 right on the pacific ocean . here at this website you will find all you need to plan a stay . take a tour of the many pictures stories and events we enjoy in this quiet coastal hamlet . thanks for the visit and please bookmark us . day trips pacific beach and moclips offer a great central location . on any given day you may visit and return from lake quinault kalaloch or visit ocean shores for additional shopping and fun for the kids . plus we are linked to amanda park via of the scenic moclips highway . so centralize your washington coast visit here in pacific beach . important grays habor links nearby destinations weather forecast weather maps copyright 2001 2014 all rights reserved