Festive Things to do this Holiday Season in Newport Beach
Newport Beach is known for all things sun and fun, but it also has an extraordinary display of holiday charm. There are plenty of festivities for the whole family. Come see for yourself how this adorable beach town truly embraces the holiday season. We've gathered up a list of holly jolly things to do during the holiday seaon. Stay in your own Newport Beach vacation rental and have a festive trip you'll remember forever.
Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Lights Cruise in Newport Harbor
Hop aboard a Davey's Locker & Newport Landing's cruise in Newport Harbor and feel the holiday charm! Newport Harbor in full holiday décor is not to disappoint. Choose between 2 different cruises: The 111th Christmas Boat Parade & Ring of Lights or The Holiday Lights Cruise. The Christmas Boat Parade is going on from Dec 18th - Dec 22nd and the Holiday Lights cruises take place throughout the month of December with three cruises nightly. Each holiday cruise is roughly 75 minutes in length. We can’t think of a more magical evening than under the stars cruising Newport Bay with all of the holiday décor. Weekends are more popular for holiday cruise times and reservations are mandatory.
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LA Zoo Lights
The LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens will light up your life...literally! Stroll through the grounds and admire animated displays, water shows, animal exhibits and much more. Sip on hot chocolate and snack on cookies as you are dazzled by the light display. Don't forget to be on the look out for Santa Claus!
Going on Nov 15th 2019 - January 5th, 2020
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Crystal Cove Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar
Light up the night! Join the Crystal Cove Alliance and watch as the grand Christmas tree comes to life with dazzling light. This is the 23rd Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar and all of the holiday festivities begin at 10 am on Saturday, December 7th. Poke around the Holiday Beach Bazaar and get some shopping done as you browse hundreds of unique gifts and vintage ornaments. Enjoy the musical splendor of the carolers, sip on hot chocolate and nibble on warm Christmas cookies that will be provided by the famous Beachcomber Cafe. At 4 pm watch as the exctiement errupts for the arrival of the one and only Santa Claus! As the sun begins to set over the expansive Pacific Ocean, the tree lighting ceremony will officially begin! Sit back, relax, and prepare to be in awe of the magic of Christmas.
Balboa Island Holiday Home Tours
Sunday, December 8th marks the 23rd Annual Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour! Experience this unique opportunity and enjoy strolling the streets as you o-o-h and a-w-w at the beautifully decorated nine cottages on the island. With endless holiday charm, this is absolutely one of Orange County's favorite winter yearly events. This walking tour is full of red, green, silver, gold, and sparkling decorations and promises to make you feel as though you are walking in an adorable winter snowglobe. Everytime you get to a new home on Balboa Island prepare yourself to be in awe of the dazzling decorations and embrace the quaint holiday charm. Be sure to visit the shops on Marine Ave for your holiday shopping, refreshments and specials that will be available in participating stores! The tour begins at 11:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM.
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Published on Wednesday, November 13, 2019