Speaking of the holidays, here are the details on the 106th Newport Beach Christmas Parade, taking place at 6:30pm every evening from December 17-21. Themed “Deck the Hulls with Bows of Jolly,” over 100 vessels of all sizes adorned from top to bottom with lights, decorations, moving displays, dancers, and music will sail around the 14-mile stretch of the Newport Harbor.
This year, many of the restaurants in the neighborhood will be offering special menus in honor of the annual holiday event, which is a great way to have an intimate, elevated experience with family and friends, not only enjoying some of the area’s best dining, but also a getting Parade viewing! Would you consider sharing a roundup of Christmas Boat Parade themed menus with your readers? Below is a list of the restaurants and their offerings, and let us know if you would like more photos or details – happy to send whatever you need!
- A&O Kitchen + Bar at Balboa Bay Resort will have a special Boat Parade Menu with first come, first serve seating: http://balboabayresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Balboa-Bay-Resort-Holiday-Boat-Parade-Menu.pdf
- Billy’s at the Beach will be offering a special three-course prix-fixe menu and 4 seatings that guarantee viewing of the entire parade: http://www.billysatthebeach.net/blog/join-us-2014-newport-beach-christmas-boat-parade
- Hornblower Cruises is offering an exclusive dinner cruise, giving guests an unforgettable view of the Parade from onboard a Hornblower yacht: http://www.hornblower.com/port/overview/nb+christmas_boat_parade
- Newport Landing: Four-course prix-fixe Boat Parade Menu from December 17th-21st: http://www.newport-landing.com/menu/boat-parade-mainmenu.asp
- Waterline: Special three-course menu during the Boat Parade for $70: http://balboabayresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Newport-Beach-Holiday-Boat-Parade-Dinner.pdf
- The Winery Restaurant & Bar will have a prix-fixe dinner menu from 5:30pm – 8:30pm every night of the parade, $139/guest and $49/children 10 and younger