California Travel Tips
15 California Boat Parades That Won’t Put a Squeeze on Your Pocketbook
California has some of the nation’s highest unemployment in 2010 and holiday hounds need a break. Head to the oceans & bays for free entertainment from San Diego to Stockton and you’ll enjoy the freebies that abound in boat parades, including a few with fireworks shows. Here’s a list of 15 boat parades we’ve compiled.
San Diego has one of the longest parades, while Newport Beach has one of the longest running parades. Our favorite boat parades are those that invite the public to ride boats available and become a participant in the event which you can do in Newport Beach. The photo shows the Balboa Pavilion, which provides the backdrop for the event that winds around the channels, past mega-million dollar mansions. Boat concessions that provide rides include Hornblower, Newport Landing and even Catalina Flyer.
Oceanside, Dana Point, Newport, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, San Pedro, San Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito and Fresno are a few cities where you’ll find boat parades in 2010. Most are held the first or second weekend in December each year. The fun is just about ready to begin, so make your plans to attend one of the beautiful shows that span the 1000 mile California coast, its deltas & bays. Ships ah hoy!
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cat4dan Said:
Do you have a list of phone numbers or websites for the Newport Beach boat parade so we can book rides for a family of four? We went a long time ago before we had kids and now our kids are old enough to enjoy it. I remember how much fun it was, and I think we rode on a boat that was next to the Balboa Pavilion. Thanks for any help in advance!
boatparades Said:
Newport Landing offers boat parade rides throughout the parade, plus pre & post trips for those in town who prefer to go and look at the beautifully lit houses on other dates. Cost is around $35 adult & $30 child. There are 2 times- 5:45 pm and 8 pm. Trip is just less than 2 hours. The Landing is located next to the Newport/Balboa Ferry, 309 Palm St., Newport Beach, CA. Call for reservations: (949) 675-0551
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