Every dollar that is spent on the beach is a dollar that is less likely to be spent at local businesses. If tourists purchase beer on the beach, they most likely will not be purchasing beer in Ocean Shores' restaurants or sports bars. If they purchase T-shirts, Frisbees, key chains, hats or other novelties on the beach, they most likely won't be purchasing these items at local businesses. If they purchase snacks on the beach, they will be less likely to purchase snacks at the local grocery store or other stores/restaurants that sell snacks.  If they purchase their lunch from a food truck on the beach, they are less likely to buy lunch at an Ocean Shores restaurant. Ocean Shores needs more events, but not sales on the beach that will hurt sales at the local shops and restaurants, which in turn means lower sales tax revenue for the city.