Orange County - Holidays at Sea

Welcome in the holiday season as boats and waterfront properties illuminate the ocean in the Orange County harbor areas, creating spectacular images and reflections on the water.

100th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: For five consecutive nights, the boat parade will shine on the harbor as beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 100th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.

Huntington Harbour Boat Parade: 70 festively decorated boats cruise the tranquil waterways of Huntington Harbour as part of the 2008 Huntington Harbour Boat Parade.  This years theme is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Huntington Beach.

Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina: The popular 100-acre locale hosts its 15th annual "Lighting of the Bay" ceremony.  Santa Claus himself will kick off the holiday season by flipping a giant switch to light more than 50 impressively illuminated and decorated Christmas trees situated in the serene bay.

Cruise of Lights Boat Tour: The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee presents their 44th annual narrated boat tour along the sparkling waterways of Huntington Harbour.

Crystal Cove Historic District Coastal Tree Lighting Ceremony: At sunset, the modest tree transported right on the sandy beach next to the Beachcomber Café will become lit with twinkling lights and decorative ornaments.

For more, download our Holiday Calendar of Events.