Ocean City Washington Map

About Ocean City, Washington

Ocean City is a locality in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 187. The population density is 12.8 people per km². Ocean City is located at 47.0709°N, 124.1660°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98569.

Ocean City, Washington, unfolds along the rugged edge of the Pacific, a place where the vast ocean meets the land in a constant, murmuring conversation. It lies 17.8 miles west-northwest of Aberdeen, WA (from Aberdeen, WA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north of Ocean Shores. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the damp, earthy scent of the coastal forest, a deep green fringe that presses close to the wide, sandy beaches. Miles of shoreline stretch out, sculpted by the relentless ebb and flow of the tides, a place where driftwood lies bleached and smooth like forgotten bones, and the horizon is a perpetually shifting line of mist and seafoam. The sky overhead is often a canvas of subtle grays and blues, lending a certain contemplative mood to the landscape, especially in the long twilight hours when the light softens and the ocean's roar seems to deepen. This stretch of Washington coast, while undeniably wild, carries the echoes of a more recent past, one tied to the bounty of the sea and the hardy spirit of those who pursued it. For generations, fishing and the associated industries have been the lifeblood of Ocean City, with families whose names are etched into the very rhythm of the tides. The small harbor, even when quiet, holds the memory of bustling days, of nets mended and boats returning laden. Today, while the fishing boats still ply the waters, a different kind of traveler has also found favor here, drawn to the raw beauty of the coast and the quiet simplicity that defines Ocean City. There is a distinct sense of community, a shared understanding born of living so intimately with the powerful forces of nature.

About This Ocean City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ocean City, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.070919, -124.166009. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ocean City and Grays Harbor County.

Detailed location data for Ocean City includes the ZIP code (98569), telephone area code (425), county seat of Grays Harbor County (Montesano), and school district assignment (North Beach School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ocean City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.