Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Member Holiday Gift Guide

Happy holidays! 🎄 We’ve created this Holiday Gift Guide to help you map out some of the very best locations to pick up a unique gift in Grays Harbor County, many of which are small, locally owned businesses. Our membership offers a wide array of products, services, restaurants and so much more that are sure to carry the perfect gift to delight your loved ones well into the New Year.

Begin your shopping for the kids, adults, grandparents, friends, and whoever else is on your list at some of the many shops in our membership directory. Whether you’re looking for quilting and craft supplies, candy and knickknacks to fill a stocking, a clothing item to spruce up a wardrobe, hand-crafted candles, jewelry and so much more, look no further than the Shopping page of our directory.

For the person on your list that seemingly has it all, consider picking up a gift certificate at one of the wonderful restaurants, breweries, wineries, or bars in our area. With a gift certificate in hand, they’ll be able to fill up a growler of locally brewed beer, grab a coffee and pastry from a coffee shop, take home and enjoy a bottle of wine, or dine-in and order a delicious meal. For a complete list of dining options in Grays Harbor, visit our Where to Eat webpage.

Another fantastic gift idea for those who don’t need material items is a gift certificate for an overnight stay at a resort, hotel, motel or privately owned campground on the Washington coast. Let their worries slip away while they wake up refreshed with a view of the Pacific Ocean, the magical Quinault Rainforest, or another location near some of the many incredible things to do in our county. Head to the Where to Stay section of our website for a comprehensive list of overnight accommodations.

The families on your holiday shopping list have probably been eager to get out of the house after the many months spent social distancing. Some may be itching watch a live on-stage musical while others will be thrilled to spend the day playing mini golf and arcade games at a fun center. Visit the Entertainment section for ideas on gift certificates to pick up that are sure to pack in the fun. Also head to our Sports & Recreation directory page for businesses that provide boat, bike, and water recreation rentals, an indoor pool complete with a water slide and lazy river, and even scenic guided kayaking trips on the waters of Grays Harbor.

In case you’re still stumped on ideas for the perfect gift, search through our full online directory.

A few important facts on the Importance of Buying Local for a Faster Economic Recovery

• Money spent at small businesses stays in the local economy at a higher percentage than money spent at chain retailers. Only 14% of money spent at chain retailers stays in the local economy, compared to 48% of money spent at an independent business. Through operations, jobs and community initiatives, money spent at local businesses stays in the local economy, while 86% of money spent at chain retailers leaves the community.
• Small businesses significantly contribute to local job creation. Small businesses make up a huge portion of the economy; 95% of U.S. companies are small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.
• Shopping locally supports the small businesses that are the fabric of any community and contribute to the development of a unique, vibrant local culture. Having a vibrant local business community is part of creating a sense of place for residents and visitors of that community and contributes to a higher quality of life.