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Taurus Beach
4.7★ · 17 Google ratings · Ocean Shores, Oregon
✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
325 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 650 yd away
Water
61°F
Tide
9 ft range today
Length
4.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Taurus Beach
Guide
Good to know
Best for peaceful walks and picnics
The beach delivers strong natural appeal with clean air, wildlife sightings, and soft sand ideal for leisurely exploration.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the beach for being quiet during these times, making it ideal for peaceful visits.
Watch for vehicle traffic on sand
The beach allows driving on the sand, so supervise children and pets closely and stay aware of moving vehicles.
Have high-clearance or all-wheel drive
The sandy access road is unpacked and loose in spots, creating sinking hazards for regular vehicles.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · partly cloudy
Water
61°F
Waves
7.1 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, 7:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Taurus Blvd SW, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
🌊 Water 325 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 650 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Taurus Beach?
325 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Taurus Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 650 yd from the listing.
When is Taurus Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Sun 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
