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112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026 — December 16–20, 2026
Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, Newport Beach · Villas in San Diego
Five nights, hundreds of lit-up yachts: the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns
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About 112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026
For five nights in December, Newport Harbor becomes the most glamorous floating Christmas display in America: hundreds of decorated yachts, mega-yachts and sailboats parade past waterfront mansions while tens of thousands of spectators watch from the shore and dinner cruises. It is old-money California holiday theatre - glowing reflections, dockside parties and a front row to one of coastal Orange County's richest traditions.
Stay in a private villa minutes from Balboa Peninsula and host your own harbor-view viewing party instead of fighting for a restaurant table. Villas with decks, a private chef and space for the whole group turn parade night into your own event - the hotel version is a cramped balcony and a prix-fixe menu.
Highlights
Five nights of floating light
Wednesday December 16 to Sunday December 20, 2026, with decorated boats parading through Newport Harbor each evening.
Front row from the water
Watch from the Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island or a private dinner cruise as million-dollar yachts glide past.
Harbor-side parties
Waterfront restaurants and dockside hosts throw parade-week parties - the social event of the local holiday season.
Old-money California
Now in its 112th edition, one of the country's most exclusive holiday boat parades.
Dates and program as published by the organizer — official event information: https://www.christmasboatparade.com/
Available for these dates
Private homes in and around Newport Beach that show open for a 3-night stay around 112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026 (Dec 15 – Dec 18) and whose minimum stay fits it. Availability and rates are re-confirmed with each homeowner before anything is final.

Villa LoveBird

Villa Barki

Villa Dolphin Overlook

Villa Slice Heaven

Villa Townhome

Villa Baron
112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026 — FAQ
When is 112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026?
112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026 runs December 16–20, 2026 at Newport Harbor, Newport Beach. Dates are as published by the organizer; check the official event page linked above before you travel.
Where can I stay for 112th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2026?
The private homes listed on this page show open for a 3-night stay around the event (Dec 15 to Dec 18) in and around Newport Beach. Availability and rates are re-confirmed with each homeowner before anything is final.
How many nights should I book?
Most guests arrive the day before and stay three nights so the trip covers the whole weekend; longer stays are welcome. Each home's minimum stay is shown on its page.
Can we host a party or gathering at the home?
No undisclosed parties, events, gatherings, dinners, or photo/film shoots. Any event must be disclosed in advance, approved by the homeowner in writing, and paid for (event fee/deposit), and must follow city ordinance and house rules.
How do I book?
Use the call-me button or WhatsApp on this page with your dates and group size. We confirm the home with the owner and send a written quote; every guest is screened and the homeowner has final approval.
How we screen every stay
Every home we represent is someone's personal residence, in a real neighborhood, and we've committed to the owner and their neighbors that we'll place it only with guests whose plans fit the home. So, like most professionally managed homes, we confirm a few details with every guest before a reservation is finalized — who is staying, the purpose of the trip, and agreement to the house rules and rental agreement. This is the same for everyone who books with us, and it's meant to protect you too: it keeps the neighborhood quiet and welcoming, keeps the home in the condition you expect, and ensures the property truly matches what you need. Once confirmed with the homeowner, we'll send the final quote for signature within one business day.
- Maximum occupancy is the number shown for each home — no additional overnight guests, no day visitors beyond the registered group.
- No undisclosed parties, events, gatherings, dinners, or photo/film shoots. Any event must be disclosed in advance, approved by the homeowner in writing, and paid for (event fee/deposit), and must follow city ordinance and house rules.
- The primary guest must be 25+ (or the owner's minimum), must be staying on-site, and signs the rental agreement and provides ID.
- Pet policy: pets by approval only. Service and assistance animals are always welcome — tell us in advance.
- Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM; this is a residential neighborhood.
- Every guest is screened and the homeowner has final approval on every reservation.
- Rates are confirmed with the homeowner before the quote is final.
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