Laguna Beach Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Laguna Beach and surrounding areas
Laguna Beach embraces the holiday season with oceanfront charm as Christmas 2025 fills the main district with dazzling Christmas lights and Holiday lights along Pacific Coast Highway and Main Beach. Local favorites like Hospitality Night and Montage Laguna Beach Holiday Events bring seasonal entertainment, festive events, and family fun to the heart of town. From beachside light displays to intimate concerts and holiday markets by the cliffs, visitors can enjoy coastal holiday activities, unique Christmas entertainment, and treasured seasonal traditions.
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Christmas Lights
22 eventsSpectacular Christmas boat parade on Newport Harbor
Christmas Markets
16 eventsFestive holiday market with artisanal vendors
Christmas Shows
7 eventsAnnual holiday concert with Santa and full orchestra
Christmas Parties
7 eventsNew Year's Eve party with 70s/80s new wave tribute bands.
Other Christmas Activities
46 eventsA magical Christmas parade with Santa and Disney characters.
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Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade and Holiday Lights Cruises
(Newport Beach)
Spectacular Christmas boat parade on Newport Harbor
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Tis the Season! Christmas Concert
(Costa Mesa)
Annual holiday concert with Santa and full orchestra
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade
(Anaheim)
A magical Christmas parade with Santa and Disney characters.
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Los Angeles Christmas Market
(Huntington Beach)
Festive holiday market with artisanal vendors
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Rock Lobster Ball - New Year's Eve Party
(Huntington Beach)
New Year's Eve party with 70s/80s new wave tribute bands.
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Happy Harbor Days
(Dana Point)
Dazzling holiday light displays illuminating the harbor
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The Sawdust Winter Fantasy and the Annual Light Decoration Contest are among the biggest annual Christmas events in Laguna Beach, offering festive art, light displays, and community celebrations throughout the holiday season.
Laguna Beach blends coastal charm with artistic flair during the holidays, featuring unique traditions like the Sawdust Winter Fantasy’s glowing art installations and community-driven light decorating contests that highlight local creativity.
Various neighborhoods throughout Laguna Beach participate in the Annual Light Decoration Contest, with hillside homes and coastal streets offering a scenic mix of festive displays perfect for walking or driving tours.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at the Sawdust Art Festival grounds and other neighborhood artisan markets near Laguna Beach, where visitors can shop for unique crafts and holiday gifts.
Exploring neighborhood light displays and attending free artisan markets are budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holidays in Laguna Beach. Many events offer free admission, allowing visitors to experience festive cheer without extra cost.
Family-friendly options include visiting the Sawdust Winter Fantasy for interactive art and seasonal workshops, as well as strolling through neighborhood light displays and attending local markets with activities suitable for children.