Pick one harbor and stay on the public side of the water.
Pick one harbor and stay on the public side of the water. Four official parade programs are mapped through real parks and waterfront approaches, not guaranteed unobstructed viewing positions.
Our top picks for LA Boat Parades are Burton Chace Park, Marina Park and Dana Point Harbor Baby Beach. The full map covers 10 stops across Marina del Rey, Newport Beach, Dana Point and more, with 3 routes you can follow in order.
An official Marina del Rey public viewing location. Keep public paths clear; weather and access rules control.
See the stop →A real Newport waterfront orientation point; use public shoreline, never private docks or yards.
See the stop →A Dana Point waterfront approach, not a promise of boats passing this pin at a fixed time. Museum/interior access is separate.
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Approximate location pins. Follow current venue entrances and public-access rules. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
An official Marina del Rey public viewing location. Keep public paths clear; weather and access rules control.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade December 12, 2026.
Free public viewing; parking, food and cruises separate.
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
An official Marina del Rey public viewing location. Keep public paths clear; weather and access rules control.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade December 12, 2026.
Free public viewing; parking, food and cruises separate.
13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A real Newport waterfront orientation point; use public shoreline, never private docks or yards.
Newport Christmas Boat Parade December 16–20, 2026; check official route sequence.
Public shoreline viewing; parking, ferry and cruises separate.
1600 W Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach CA 92663
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A real Newport waterfront orientation point; use public shoreline, never private docks or yards.
Newport Christmas Boat Parade December 16–20, 2026; check official route sequence.
Public shoreline viewing; parking, ferry and cruises separate.
410 S Bay Front, Newport Beach CA 92662
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A real Newport waterfront orientation point; use public shoreline, never private docks or yards.
Newport Christmas Boat Parade December 16–20, 2026; check official route sequence.
Public shoreline viewing; parking, ferry and cruises separate.
600 E Bay Avenue, Newport Beach CA 92661
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A Dana Point waterfront approach, not a promise of boats passing this pin at a fixed time. Museum/interior access is separate.
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights December 11–13, 2026; specific sightlines and evening access need checking.
Public-area orientation; parking and paid venue/cruise access separate.
34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point CA 92629
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A Dana Point waterfront approach, not a promise of boats passing this pin at a fixed time. Museum/interior access is separate.
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights December 11–13, 2026; specific sightlines and evening access need checking.
Public-area orientation; parking and paid venue/cruise access separate.
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point CA 92629
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A Dana Point waterfront approach, not a promise of boats passing this pin at a fixed time. Museum/interior access is separate.
Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights December 11–13, 2026; specific sightlines and evening access need checking.
Public-area orientation; parking and paid venue/cruise access separate.
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point CA 92629
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A real public harbor park, not reserved viewing. Space, evening access and specific parade sightlines remain unconfirmed.
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade December 12–13, 2026; check park hours and official route.
Public-park approach; parking and event restrictions apply.
16252 Countess Drive, Huntington Beach CA 92649
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
A real public harbor park, not reserved viewing. Space, evening access and specific parade sightlines remain unconfirmed.
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade December 12–13, 2026; check park hours and official route.
Public-park approach; parking and event restrictions apply.
3601 Sagamore Drive, Huntington Beach CA 92649
Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.
December 12. These are alternatives, not a promised uninterrupted shoreline path.
Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes and current access instructions.
December 16–20. Check the official route and ferry service before relying on a crossing.
Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes and current access instructions.
December 11–13. Ocean Institute is orientation, not guaranteed free evening museum access.
Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes and current access instructions.
Researched November 8, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.
LA Phil, Queen Mary and Groundlings publish dated events welcoming 2027.
Open the guide →LA · Winter 2026–27Seven official route intersections, two Metro stations and an off-route park.
Open the guide →LA · Winter 2026–27A Friday shortlist, not ten invented holiday openings.
Open the guide →LA · Winter 2026–27Ten real trail, summit and park-view stops, with current agency notices deciding what is usable.
Open the guide →LA · Winter 2026–27The dates are official; the deals are not judged yet.
Open the guide →LA · Winter 2026–27Zero-proof choices with actual current menu evidence, including a fully alcohol-free lounge and two full tasting-menu options.
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