# Christmas Boat Parade Newport Beach > Boat parade features breathtaking lights on boats and houses, creating a festive atmosphere with Christmas music and decorations. Comfortable vessel offers indoor and outdoor seating with a bar serving drinks like hot chocolate with Rumchata. Crowds gather early, and parking can be challenging near the pier. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ChristmasBoatParadeNewportBeach - Address: 309 Palm St A, Newport Beach, California, United States - Phone: +19496750551 - Website: https://christmasparadeboats.com/ - Google rating: 4.5 (1359 reviews) ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Party — 10/10 - Lively — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Boat Tours — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Sunset — 10/10 - Harbor Cruises — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Romantic — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.9/10 - Date Spots — 9.6/10 - Chocolate — 9.4/10 - Hot Chocolate — 8.8/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "I had so much fun seeing the beautiful Christmas lights and parades." - "This is a magical and romantic spot for a date night out." - "The staff here are so helpful with boarding and disembarking, especially with walkers and wheelchairs." ## Good to know - Parking can be tough during the event; arrive early to secure a spot. - Expect long wait times for parking during peak hours. - The ramp leading to the boat has a steep slope, which may challenge those with mobility issues. - Going early allows visitors to take the ferry to the island afterward and see the lights on Balboa. - The parade is best viewed after dusk for optimal lighting. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.