Watching the Christmas Regatta Long Beach This Year

If you're looking for a way to kick off the holidays, the christmas regatta long beach hosts every December is basically a rite of passage for locals and a total hidden gem for anyone visiting. There's something about seeing a massive parade of boats decked out in thousands of LED lights, inflatable Santas, and even live bands floating across the water that just hits different. It's not your typical holiday parade where you're stuck on a sidewalk watching floats go by; here, the "floats" are actual yachts and sailboats reflecting off the dark Pacific water. ...

May 5, 2026 · 6 min · O'malley Signe