Holiday Boat Parades in Southern California
Sure, every other city around the country has a holiday parade... but in Southern California, we give it a special twist... holiday boat parades! As a Santa Monica native I grew up going to the Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Whether you're on a boat or watching from the shore, you're sure to have a great time! But be sure to dress warmly and bring the hot cocoa or coffee as you cuddle up with the family and watch the boats decorated with spectacular lights cruising through the harbor.
>> Check out photos from the 2009 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Marina Del Rey Boat Parade
Saturday, Dec 11th: 6-8pm
Via Marina
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 670-7130
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Shore viewing:
- Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey
- Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey
- Viewing all along the channel. Parking available at Fisherman's Village and at the lots around Burton Chace Park
King Harbor Boat Parade in Redondo Beach
Saturday, December 11th: 5:30-7pm
280 Yacht Club Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 376-24598
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Shore viewing:
King Harbor Marina to the Redondo Beach Pier
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
December 10-11th & 17-18th: 7:30pm
34624 Golden Lantern St.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 923-2255
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Shore viewing:
View the parade anywhere in the harbor
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
December 15 - 19th: 6:30-9pm
1470 Jamboree Road,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 729-4400
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Shore viewing:
- On the bay side of Balboa Peninsula from 18th Street to the end of Bay Avenue
- All along the water on Balboa Island
- Along Pacific Coast Highway between Balboa Bay Club and Riverside Drive
- Along the water on Lido Isle. Boats go into the channel on the west end of the island only on weekends
Naples Christmas Boat Parade - Long Beach
Saturday, December 11th: 6pm
6201 Appian Way
Long Beach, CA
(562) 598-9401
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Shore viewing:
- All along the bridges and along the canals around Naples Island for the small boat parade.
- 2nd Street Bridge, Appian Way Bridge and along Alamitos Bay Marina for the boats.
- As an extra, the neighborhood residents on the island put on an amazing holiday light show themselves.
