It is a part of the municipality of Voorne aan Zee, and lies about 9 km (6 mi) north of Hellevoetsluis.

[1] The statistical area "Oostvoorne", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 7,270.

[3] Oostvoorne was since before World War II the only location in the Netherlands where automobiles were permitted on the beach.

In 1992 it was proposed to close the beach to cars resulting in consultations and negotiations lasting many years.

In the center of Oostvoorne are the ruins of the Burcht of Voorne, one of the few Dutch castles still visibly situated on top of a motte.