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Chance A La Mer Beach Access
4.6★ · 164 Google ratings · Ocean Shores, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 50 ft away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 ft away
Water
61°F
Tide
9 ft range today
Length
3.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
230 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 9am
Map of Chance A La Mer Beach Access
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1Parking2Restrooms200 ft from the listing3Covered shelter170 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Ideal for sunset views
The beach offers a beautiful, unobstructed western horizon perfect for evening photography.
Visit in spring or summer
Winter and early spring bring persistent wind and rain that expose visitors to the elements.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Large events and peak season fill the parking lot quickly, with reviewers warning of insane congestion.
Know tide times before driving
Cars get stuck when the tide comes in, and towing services are expensive and readily available.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · partly cloudy
Water
61°F
Waves
6.9 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:01 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:40 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 7:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Ocean Shores, WA 98569
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Chance A La Mer Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Chance A La Mer Beach Access?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Chance A La Mer Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 ft from the listing.
When is Chance A La Mer Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 9am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
