Holiday getaway in Raymond WA
A coastal holiday getaway from Raymond WA, with only the 2026 Pacific County holiday events we could confirm on official organizer pages. Everything else is general and stays the same year to year.
Late November through New Year’s is quiet on this stretch of coast, with dark afternoons and real weather. That suits a family or small group who want a full house, a big kitchen, and a few local traditions. The events below are listed on the organizer’s own page or the Port or county tourism calendar. Organizers note that dates can change, so check each link before you go.
Verified 2026 holiday events
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 — Holidays at the Beach, Long Beach. The Long Beach Merchants Association lists photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus (12–1:30 p.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.), a holiday market, and the town Holiday Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving weekend. Source: LBMA — Holidays at the Beach.
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 — Ilwaco. The Port of Ilwaco’s 2026 calendar lists the Ilwaco holiday market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and Ilwaco Crab Pot Christmas at 4 p.m. The calendar also shows the crab pot tree staying up through January 1. Source: Port of Ilwaco calendar.
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 — Sleigh Bells & Santa, Raymond. The Northwest Carriage Museum event runs 4–6 p.m., with photos with Santa in an 1880s sleigh, holiday music from the Willapa Harbor Chorale, and refreshments. Source: Pacific County Tourism Bureau listing.
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 — Tuba Christmas at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, and Saturday, December 19, 2026 — Waterfront Holiday Parade at 5 p.m. at the Port of Ilwaco. Both are on the Port of Ilwaco calendar.
- Friday, January 1, 2027 — First Day Hike at Cape Disappointment State Park, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., per WA State Parks.
We left out events we could only find on third-party or prior-year listings. Check Washington’s Evergreen Coast for newly posted events.
Holiday-week practicalities
- Holiday closures: The Northwest Carriage Museum lists itself as closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plan museum days around those dates (see our rainy day guide).
- Short days: Cape Disappointment is open 6:30 a.m. to dusk, and dusk comes early in December. Do outdoor stops before mid-afternoon and the lighted events after dark.
- Coast weather: Holiday weeks fall in storm season. Read the NWS sneaker wave guidance and our storm watching guide before any beach walk.
- Trail note: Part of the Willapa Hills Trail is closed from Lebam to Heckard Road, October 19, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and other closures may apply. See our Willapa Hills Trail page and WA State Parks for current conditions.
Why a whole house works for the holidays
Hill Top Hideaway is an updated 3-bedroom vacation rental in Raymond, WA, operated by Hope and Grace LLC. It sleeps 6 and has a full kitchen for a holiday meal, a washer and dryer, and plenty of room to park when family arrives in more than one car. For winter peninsula ideas beyond events, see winter things to do in Long Beach.
Stay nearby at Hill Top Hideaway
Looking for Raymond WA lodging for this trip? Hill Top Hideaway is an updated 3-bedroom home in Raymond, WA (Pacific County), operated by Hope and Grace LLC. It sleeps 6 and sits about a five-minute walk from the Willapa Hills Trail. Book on the platform you prefer.
Sources
- https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/cape-disappointment-state-park
- https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/willapa-hills-state-park-trail
- https://www.evergreencoastwa.com/
- https://www.evergreencoastwa.com/event/sleigh-bells-santa-2/
- https://www.longbeachmerchants.com/holidays-at-the-beach
- https://www.portofilwaco.com/calendar-of-events
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/sneaker-waves
Last checked against official public sources on November 4, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles). Details change — always re-check the linked pages before you go.