October is a season of harvest and harmony on the Long Beach Peninsula. The air turns crisp, the cranberry bogs flush deep red, and the forests teem with wild mushrooms. Whether you’re here for the iconic wet harvest, live musical performances, or the thrill of razor clam digging, October offers a cozy yet vibrant coastal escape. (Updated: May 2026)
Reserve your stay now while we are at our best rates currently available to ensure you have a warm sanctuary after a day of autumn exploration.
Date: Tentative
If you haven't dug for Razor clams before, you are missing out! Fun for children and senior citizens, all you need to dig is a shovel (most of our Bloomer Estates homes provide shovels), some boots, and a clam license. See our Clam Digging Guide for more information.
October 10 – 11, 2026
Be sure to come and see the cranberry harvest where the growers flood the fields, then "beat" the berries off the vines, and finally collect them to put on a conveyer belt into a waiting truck. Learn more about the process at the Cranberry Museum in Long Beach, WA.
Year-Round Activities on the Long Beach Washington Peninsula
Be sure to read more about all the year-round activities at the beach. These include over 25 Free things to do, golfing, excellent museums, and some of the best Art Galleries in the Pacific Northwest. There is plenty to do in Long Beach, WA, in all seasons.
October 11 – 12, 2026
Join kite fliers from around the world in this global event promoting peace. Fly for an hour or more to receive a commemorative fly pin from the World Kite Museum.
Many of our incredible vacation rentals have many indoor amenities to make the best of these notorious cloudy and rainy days here in the Pacific Northwest.
From Many fun board games to fun family activities such as Fooseball, Air hockey, and even billiards. Ready for Movie night? Select rentals have miniature theaters
ready for your party's viewing pleasure.
