Newport Landing Holiday Lights Cruises During Christmas Boat Parade
View Christmas light displays this holiday season in Laguna Beach by hopping aboard the Newport Landing cruises and spending a fun filled night with the family.
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Christmas in Laguna Beach
If you are spending Christmas in Laguna Beach, here are a few events and dining options to make your Christmas extra special!
The events listed below are subject to change. Be sure to check out the holiday schedule of shows at The Laguna Playhouse. The free trolley will run from 11am-8pm on Sunday, December 24th, with no service scheduled for Monday, December 25th.
December Holiday Events
Newport Landing Boat Parade Cruises
The 2017 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade has 75 minute cruises scheduled for 5:30pm, 7:15pm and 8:30pm on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Visit Santa on Forest Avenue
December 2 - December 24
Stop by Santa Claus's House daily from December 2 - December 24, 1pm-3pm. His quaint headquarters are located at 295 Forest Avenue, just outside of Tuvalu.
8th Annual Pancakes with Santa at The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Saturday, December 16th: 8am-11am
Join The Ranch at Laguna Beach for a festive brunch in their Ballroom with hayrides from 9-10:30am, holiday music, ornament decorating, California snow, pictures with Santa and their third annual pie-eating contest! This year they'll have two age groups: 12 and under and 13 and older. The winner of each contest will get a two-night stay at the resort! Sign up with the host stand upon arrival. $40 for adults; $10 for kids 12 and under. Reservations required. Please call (949) 715-1376.
230 Forest Avenue
2017 Holiday Restaurant Hours
Here is a list of restaurant hours and offers from 2017. Please check back for updated details.
For a sample dining list from 2016, please click here.
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Christmas Eve Dining
230 Forest Avenue: Open 11am-8pm
Asada Tacos + Beer: Open 11:30am-8pm
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Open 11am-9pm
C'est la Vie: Open 9am-8pm
The Cliff Restaurant: Open 8am-3pm
Greeter's Corner: Open 8am-5:30pm
Hennessey's Tavern: Open 8:30am-2am
Johnny Rockets: Open 9am-8pm
Las Brisas: Open 8pm-10pm
The Loft at Montage: Open 5pm-10pm. À la carte menu available in dining room. Bistro menu available in bistro only 3pm-10pm.
Lumberyard: Open 11am-9pm
Mozambique: Open 10am-7pm, serving full menu. Happy hour 3pm-5pm.
Nick's Laguna Beach: Open 7:30am-7pm
Nirvana Grille: Open for dinner from 5pm-9pm
Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar: Open 11am-9pm with specials available
Romeo Cucina: Open 11:30am-2:30pm for lunch, open 5pm-9:30pm for dinner service
Sapphire Restaurant & Pantry: Join Sapphire for Christmas Eve Brunch Sunday, December 24th from 9am-2pm. Celebrate Christmas Eve with them and indulge in a three-course prix fixe menu. Please call (949) 715-9888 for more information or to make a reservation.
Skyloft: Open 11am-7pm, serving full menu.
Starfish Laguna: Lunch served from 11am-3pm. Dinner served from 3pm-Close. Opium hour from 3pm-6pm.
Studio at Montage: Serving a five-course holiday tasting menu from 5pm-10pm. À la carte menu available. $170 per person, $255 with wine, $50 per child ages 4-12 yrs (Tax and gratuity not included.) Please call (949) 715-6420 for reservations.
Taverna Laguna: Open 10am-6pm
Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink: Bar opens at 4:30pm. Dinner service from 5pm-9pm, serving the full menu in addition to seasonal specials. Please call for reservations, (949) 494-8686.
Tommy Bahama: Open 11am-9pm
Tortilla Republic: The most festive and memorable holiday experiences take place at Tortilla Republic Laguna Beach Sunday Dec, 24th. With our Sunday brunch, and delightful Christmas Eve dinner specials, everyone will feel the magic of the season this year. While our regular menu is available, you won't want to miss our specials, which include Turkey Enchiladas, pulled roasted Turkey breast, cranberry salsita, jack cheese, followed by a Pumpkin Mousse Pie, cinnamon caramel sauce, candied pepitas.
Watermarc Restaurant: Open 11am-8pm
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Christmas Day Dining
C'est La Vie: Open 9am-8pm
Dolce Gelato: Open 10am-6pm
Greeter's Corner: Open 8am-5:30pm
Harvest Restaurant: Open from 11am-6pm. Celebrate the holiday with a buffet in the Ballroom or special set menu in Harvest Restaurant. $85 for adults, $40 for kids 12 and under. Reservations required. Please call (949) 715-1376 to reserve a table.
Las Brisas: Open 8am-8pm
The Loft at Montage: À la carte breakfast available from 6am-9am. À la carte brunch served from 9am-2pm. Four-course holiday tasting menu served from 3pm-9pm (Choice of appetizer, entrée, cheese and dessert). À la carte menu not offered in Dining room. Bistro Menu available in Bistro only 3:00pm-10:00pm. $125 per adult, $40 per child ages 4-12 yrs (Tax and gratuity not included.) For reservations, please call (949) 715-6420.
Masterpiece Holiday Celebration at Montage: 12 Station Holiday Buffet available from 11am-4pm. Enjoy live entertainment, a complimentary champagne toast, family photographs and take home gift. $140 per adult, $45 per child ages 4-12 yrs, under 4 are complimentary (Inclusive of gratuity but not tax.) Please call (949) 715-6420 for reservations.
Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar: Open 4pm-9pm
Studio at Montage: Five-course holiday tasting menu available from 4pm-9pm. À la carte menu also available. $170 per person, $255 with wine, $50 per child ages 4-12 yrs (Tax and gratuity not included.) Please call (949) 715-6420 for reservations.
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CLOSED on Chistmas Day