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Ocean Shores Publishing launches Hidden Coast Scenic Byway website

By Simon Berman
Published: 11/18/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Ocean Shores Publishing, publishers of OceanShores.com, is pleased to announce the launch of hiddencoastscenicbyway.com, a website celebrating the beauty of Washington State’s coastal byway, State Route 109.

The 41 miles of the Hidden Coast Byway traverses the coastal hills and long, sometimes foggy, beaches of the Pacific coast at the western edge of the Olympic Peninsula. Access to state and national parks abound, as do opportunities to observe pristine wilderness and the unique wildlife of the maritime Pacific Northwest.

Ocean Shores Publishing saw a need to better promote this beautiful region to potential visitors and took up the challenge to build and launch a website in celebration. From the newly launched hiddencoastsscenicbyway.com visitors can learn more about the byway’s route, the towns through which it passes, and opportunities for leisure and lodging.

A robust events calendar and blog supplement this information, helping inform the public of local happenings, festivals, and more. Whether visitors are looking for a quiet beach weekend, or a place from which to explore the stunning wilderness of the Copalis Ghost Forest, Olympic National Park, and Grays Harbor National Wildlife refuge, this new site will keep them well informed.

Ocean Shores Publishing is a leading advocate for tourism on Washington’s Pacific Coast. They are the creators and operators of OceanShores.com, the premiere website for information about this popular tourist town and it’s surrounding environs.

Author: Simon Berman
Blog #: 0711 – 11/18/19

History Melds Coastline Into Military Resort

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 11/11/19 Topics: Comments: 0

History melds coastline into military resort in Pacific Beach. Read more

Dining along the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 11/04/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Find a spot to dine along the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway. Read more

Float your way eerily down the way to the Copalis Ghost Forest

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 10/28/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Float your way eerily down the way to the Copalis Ghost Forest. It's just two miles from Copalis Beach on the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway. Read more

Hunting for haunted spots along the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 10/21/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Hunting for haunted spots along the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway and beyond. Read more

Glide along the Ocean Shores canals

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 10/14/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Scenic ride along the canals in Ocean Shores via boat. Read more

Hoquiam's Historic 7th Street Theatre

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 09/30/19 Topics: Comments: 0

It really is like a step back in time. You walk into the lobby and smell the freshly popping popcorn. Friendly faces greet you and load you up Raisinets and your tub of popcorn. Then, off you go to find a seat among the almost 1,000 choices. Get ready to settle into an experience that takes you back in time. Instead of looking at computer screen, you're in front of the big screen at Hoquiam's 7th Street Theatre.

Built in 1928, this movie house is one of the few remaining atmospheric-style theatres on the West Coast. Adopted from the works of John Eberson, the theatre's unique interior transforms into a simulated open-air playhouse with a painted “sky” ceiling. You'll experience clouds overhead with twinkling stars.

The 7th Street Theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. In 2008, the theatre was the first building in the city of Hoquiam to be placed on the newly formed Hoquiam Register of Historic Places.

Currently, the 7th Street Theatre is undergoing constant work under the guidance of the 7th Street Theatre Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which owns and operates the theatre. (Remember those friendly faces who scooped up your popcorn? They're volunteers from the association.)

The venue hosts events all year long, and regularly features classic movies on certain weekends each year. Additionally, it's home to 7th Street Kids. This is a six-week summer program for kids seven through 16. You may also rent the theatre for private events.

The theatre is at 313 7th Street in Hoquiam. Telephone is 360.537.7400.

October-December Film Schedule

Oct 5 & 6 Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Oct 25 & 26 Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Nov 2 & 3 Twelve O’Clock High
Nov 29 & 30 Deck the Halls
Dec 7 Elf
Dec 21 & 22 White Christmas

Author: Cindy Stearns
Blog #: 0689 – 09/30/19

The caboose is home in Moclips

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 09/23/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Museum of the North Beach moves the caboose onto the property for the new museum site. Read more

Journey along the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 09/16/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Journey along the Hidden Coast Scenic byway from Hoquiam to Taholah along the Washington state coast. Read more

Songs were center stage with Ginny Simms

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 09/09/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Ginny Simms Inn was part of the history of Ocean Shores. Read more

Let's take Fido to the beach

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 09/02/19 Topics: Comments: 0

It's a get-away to the beach with Fido. Read more

Kelpers Festival highlights events on Hidden Coast Scenic Byway

By Cindy Stearns
Published: 08/29/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Labor Day Weekend finds a variety of events and activities to enjoy along the Hidden Coast Scenic Byway. Read more

Gnomes and fairies surround you in Seabrook

By Seabrook Events
Published: 08/15/19 Topics: Comments: 0

Gnome and Fairy Festival is happening in Seabrook. Read more

4K for Cancer Team Seattle bicycles into Moclips

By Jenifer Antonelli
Published: 08/02/19 Topics: Comments: 0

For the fifth year, Chapel by the Sea hosts Ulman 4K for Cancer Team Seattle. In 2019, there are 28 bicyclists who travel over 4,000 miles supporting young people with cancer. Read more