Celebrate the Holidays in Newport Beach

If you’re visiting Newport Beach, California, this holiday season, you’ll have no shortage of ways to celebrate. The destination boasts one of the country’s longest-running, city-wide holiday celebrations, dubbed 50 Days of Festive Fun.

While the fun kicked off in November, the celebrations last through early January, and there’s something for every traveler. Events throughout December include Newport Dunes Fire & Ice Festival, the 115^th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and more, including smaller events held throughout the area at hotels, restaurants and similar venues. Not sure where to start? There’s also a new Newport Beach holiday trail to help you plan your visit and catch all the holiday fun occurring during your stay.

Need even more reasons to stay in Newport Beach this month? The 50 Days of Festive Fun website also includes a selection of savings for travelers to take advantage of in December, including hotel bundles and event discounts.

“Newport Beach is an incredible year-round destination, but when the holiday season rolls around, it truly transforms into the most joyful time of the year for creating cherished memories with your loved ones,” described Gary Sherwin, president and CEO, Visit Newport Beach. “The entire town turns into a winter wonderland, and you immediately feel like you’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie, with every corner, street and business decked out in twinkling holiday lights, decorations and jaw-dropping displays…”