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The Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach is our town’s premier event of the year. There’s just one catch to these 5 nights of merriment. The peninsula can get crowded and finding a good spot to cheer on the parade can be hectic. That’s why we’re breaking down the best stress-free spots for enjoying the Boat Parade.   Watch From Any of These Parks, Beaches, & Lookout Points A free and easy way to enjoy this 114 year-old tradition! Bundle up, fill your thermoses with hot cider, and set up your viewing party along the harbor. Marina Park is the most

Newport Beach goes all out for Christmas. Maybe we’re overcompensating for our sunny skies and plethora of palm trees. Whatever the reason, we are NOT complaining, because Newport Beach’s December holiday activities dish out the holiday spirit like no Hallmark movie ever could.   Newport Beach’s Christmas Boat Parade It’s Newport’s premier event of the year! If you’ve never seen the Christmas Boat Parade, here’s the best way to describe it: it’s like Disney’s Electric Light Parade but nautical. A staggering fleet of boats, yachts, sailboats, and dinghies are festooned in lights, garlands, blow-up characters, and fake snow and then

Nobody does summer like Newport Beach. June through September is chock full of events around town that you won’t find anywhere else! So grab your flip flops and a fully charged phone, because you don’t want to miss any of these top activities!   The Orange County Fair is a Summer Must! A whirlwind of friend Oreos, hypnotists, carnival rides, concerts, petting zoos, quilting competitions, and even pig races, the Orange County Fair will entertain the entire family like nothing else can. We’re partial to the food scene (fried food fantasy of our dreams!) and the outdoor concerts at the

Thankfully, it’s easy to practice smart ocean safety in Newport Beach. Follow these 7 tips, and you and your crew can enjoy your beach day confidently and, most importantly, safely.   Tip #1: Follow the Flags on the Lifeguard Tower   You may have seen the green, yellow, and red flags flying above Newport’s lifeguard towers. Lifeguards use these colored flags to quickly communicate current ocean conditions, so beachgoers can make more informed decisions when deciding to swim or not. The flag colors work like a traffic light, so are easy to remember.  Green Flag:  Small waves. Rip currents may

For A Summer Your Kids Will Never Forget! Newport Beach is one of the best places to create unforgettable memories with family! And helping you accomplish that is our #1, non-negotiable priority. That’s why we’ve compiled a fully-vetted, fool-proof list of activities that will keep the kids majorly happy and you majorly relaxed.     Camp Newport is the Summer MVP The city of Newport Beach has collected some of the most engaging day and week-long camps this side of the Mississippi. Honestly, the camp line-up has us wishing we were kids again! From robotics to theater to sailing, your