Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach
From the legendary Christmas Boat Parade to the Newport Beach Film Festival — a year-round calendar of exceptional events.
Annual Events
Six Signature
Newport Beach Events

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
One of the most spectacular holiday traditions in Southern California. Hundreds of decorated boats parade through Newport Harbor for five nights in December.
Newport Beach Film Festival
One of the top 10 film festivals in the United States. Ten days of screenings, panels, and events celebrating independent and international cinema.

Newport to Ensenada Race
One of the world's largest international ocean yacht races. Over 200 boats race 125 miles from Newport Beach to Ensenada, Mexico.
Tall Ships Festival
Historic tall ships visit Newport Harbor for a spectacular weekend of tours, sails, and maritime history. One of the largest gatherings of tall ships on the West Coast.

Newport Beach Restaurant Week
Ten days of specially priced prix-fixe menus at dozens of Newport Beach restaurants. The best time to explore the dining scene at accessible prices.
Newport Beach Jazz Festival
World-class jazz performances at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Three days of music, food, and waterfront ambiance.
Plan Your Visit
Events by Season
Winter
- Christmas Boat Parade (Dec)
- Restaurant Week (Jan)
- Newport Beach Marathon (Feb)
Spring
- Film Festival (Apr)
- Newport to Ensenada Race (Apr)
- Balboa Island Parade (May)
Summer
- Jazz Festival (Aug)
- Wooden Boat Festival (Jul)
- Beach volleyball tournaments
Fall
- Tall Ships Festival (Sep)
- Newport Beach Triathlon (Oct)
- Art in the Park (Oct)
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