Heading to Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach during the holidays is splendid. You won’t get the chilly weather expected in the winter, but you’ll still be greeted with fantastic holiday decor, activities, and memorable moments with your family.
Reminder: please double check times and dates of all events, as each is subject to change.
These two small towns along the Pacific Coast Highway have a ton to offer during the holidays, just north of Redondo Beach.
These are all our favorite things to do in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach during Christmas. Make sure to hit all your favorite spots.
Christmas in Hermosa Beach
The California Great Santa Stroll
- Address: Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza Ave, Hermosa Beach CA
- Date: December 10 from 9 am to 10 am
- Website
The Great Santa Stroll is a 5k that benefits Mychal’s Learning Place and raises funds for their after-school and job training programs. This world competition tries to get the most Santa in the same location simultaneously, and you can join the fun. The stroll allows you to walk, run, or use a stroller or wheelchair to complete the stroll; it’s whatever fits your fancy.
Hermosa for the Holidays: Holiday Open House, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and more!
- Address: Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach CA
- Date: November 18 through the 20
- Website
Hermosa Beach throws all its amazing holiday fun into one incredible weekend. Grab the family and be ready to spend some time outdoors with these awesome options through the weekend.
Friday
- Kinecta Ice Skating from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Saturday
- Open house shopping at all the retailers from 11 am to 5 pm.
- Kinecta Ice Skating from 10 am to 8 pm.
- Sun and sea collective artisan market from 11 am to 5 pm.
- Letters to Santa from 11 am to 4 pm.
- A variety of workshops from 11 am to 4 pm.
Sunday November 20
- Open house shopping at all the retailers from 11 am to 5 pm.
- Kinecta Ice Skating from 10 am to 8 pm
- Sun and sea collective artisan market from 11 am to 5 pm.
- Pictures with Santa from 11 am to 6 pm.
- Giving village and beach cities toy drive from 3 pm to 8 pm.
- Tree lighting ceremony and community concert from 6 pm to 8 pm.
The Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
- Address: Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach CA
- Date: November 27 ends at 5 pm
- Website
Go on the hunt for all of the Elf on the Shelf through the businesses in downtown Hermosa Beach. Gather the family and find the hidden elves, and if you can, identify all 25 elves’ names. You can complete a postcard and submit it if you locate them all. Once you drop the postcard off, you’ll be entered to win a prize. All age groups are welcome to participate; you need at least 20 names to enter the contest.
LA Kings Santa Photos
- Address: Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach CA
- Date: November 20
- Website
While shopping around downtown Hermosa Beach, take the opportunity to snag a photo with Santa. Join Santa in his sleigh for a fantastic photo opportunity that will leave you with lasting memories through the years.
Sandpipers Annual Holiday Homes Tour
- Address: December 2 from 10 am to 5 pm
- Date: Sandpipers Philanthropic Org, Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach CA
- Website
The Sandpipers’ community opens their homes for the holiday spirit and to raise donations for families in need. Guests are welcome to tour the homes, enjoy live music, and go shopping around the holiday market. There are cafes where you can stop for some hot cocoa before continuing your home tour. The holiday market will be from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday through Sunday.
Looking for a hotel in Hermosa Beach?
- Hotel Hermosa
- H2O Hermosa
- Grandview Inn
- Beach House Hotel at Hermosa Beach
- Hampton Inn & Suites Hermosa Beach
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach
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Manhattan Beach Christmas
Local Love for the Holidays Weekend
- Address: Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: Thursday-Sunday, First weekend in December
- Website
Manhattan Beach is giving back to the community for one weekend of holiday cheer. Join your community for a plethora of fantastic holiday activities that will make everyone in the family smile.
Thursday
- North Manhattan holiday stroll from 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday
- Kids scavenger hunt
- Holiday village market in Manhattan Village Shopping Center
- Sharlene Lurie of My Mulberry Trunk Show from 10 am to 3 pm
- Samantha Change Trunk Show from 11 am to 5:30 pm
- Holiday photos with Santa from 11 am to 8 pm
- Roving carolers from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Craft Hours from 1 pm to 2 pm
- Photos with Mr. Monopoly from 5 pm to 7 pm
Sunday
- Kids scavenger hunt
- Holiday photos with Santa from 11 am to 8 pm
- Roving carolers from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Downtown MB Holiday Golf Cart Parade at 4:30 pm
- Menorah Lighting with the Jewish Community Center from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Holiday Stroll & Walk – About
- Address: North Manhattan Beach, 3738 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: December 1 from 5 pm to 9 pm
- Website
North Manhattan Beach businesses are holding their annual Holiday Stroll from 5 pm to 9 pm on December 1. Ring in the holidays with food, drinks, carolers, special treats, and discounts to all our favorite shops. There will be artist pop-up shops and more to help bring holiday cheer to all who join.
Family Gingerbread Decorating Workshop
- Address: Manhattan Heights Park Community Center, 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: Saturday December 10, from 10 am to 12 pm
- Website
Families are welcome to head over to the Manhattan Heights Park Community Center for a gingerbread decorating workshop. Each family will get a constructed gingerbread house from Torrance Bakery that is perfect for everyone to decorate. Let your imagination go wild and have fun making their house into your own. Pre-registration is required for the event and is open for kids ages 5 to 12.
Oh What Fun!
- Address: Manhattan Village, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: Saturday December 3, from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Website
Oh What Fun is the perfect place to shop, mingle, and donate to a great cause during the holidays. Stores and restaurants throughout the Manhattan Village Shopping Center will have passports that are pre-loaded with discounts and prizes, plus there will be live music and holiday activities. All donations will benefit Mychal’s Learning Place, and there will be drawings to win prizes, so make sure to attend this event.
Letters for Santa
- Address: Manhattan Village, 3200 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: November 19- November 30 at 1 pm
- Website
Take your little ones out to create a letter for Santa at the Manhattan Village Shopping Center. The afternoon will be filled with treats, Christmas crafts, friends, and a letter activity center. The admission fee is $5 in advance or $7 at the door, and you can reserve your tickets on their website.
Holiday Crafts with Santa
- Address: Manhattan Heights Park Basketball Courts, North Herrin Ave & Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: Sunday December 11 at 9 am
- Website
The entire family can get into the holiday spirit with handmade crafts and ornaments at the Manhattan Heights Community Center. Besides fun crafts, the family will enjoy delicious food, special treats, and hot cocoa. Santa will make his appearance, so dress to impress and snatch a photo while you’re there.
Annual Pier Lighting and 28th Annual Holiday Open House
- Address: Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier
- Date: November 16 from 5 pm to 9 pm
- Website
Take your friends and family to the Manhattan Beach Pier to enjoy holiday music, shopping, and dining during their annual Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House. Merchants will be open until 9 pm with distinctive gifts and offers, perfect for the holiday season. The streets will be lined with snowflake lights, street banners, and a toy drive.
Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival
- Address: Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach CA
- Date: December 11 from 3 pm to 8 pm
- Website
Welcome in the holidays with the Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Firework Festival. The festival has a snow park for kids, Santa photo ops, carolers, and more. Fireworks begin around 7 pm, and they will have an extended finale this year. All the fun begins at 3 pm, so arrive early to get ahead of the crowd.
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Christmas in El Segundo
Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade
- Address: Downtown El Segundo
- Date: Sunday December 11, from 1 pm to 3 pm
- Website
The 58th Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade is here with holiday spirit to share. The parade will march down Main Street with marching bands, vintage cars, floats, and more. All the fun begins at 1 pm.
Joy Around the World: Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting
- Address: 300 block of Main Street and City Hall Plaza, El Segundo CA
- Date: Saturday December 3, from 3 pm to 7 pm
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This incredible holiday event is free to the public and welcomes everyone to join them for fun. The community will celebrate winter holidays worldwide, including Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Omisoka. There’s live music, cultural dance performances, Christmas tree lighting, and holiday lights that everyone can enjoy.
Hotels in El Segundo
- AC Hotel by Marriott Los Angeles South Bay
- Hyatt Place LAX El Segundo
- Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo
- Aloft El Segundo – Los Angeles Airport
- Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
- Cambria Hotel LAX
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Christmas in Marina Del Rey
Boat Parade Marina del Rey: Christmas 2022
- Address: Marina Del Rey Marina, 13524 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey CA
- Date: Saturday December 10, from 8 am to 8 pm
- Website
Enjoy boats decked out in holiday lights this year for the Marina Del Rey boat parade. The harbor will also be decorated to join the festivities while everyone enjoys themed food and drinks, plus holiday entertainment perfect for the entire family.
Fireworks by the Water
- Address: Marina Del Rey Marina, 13524 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey CA
- Date: Saturday December 10, from 5:55 pm to 6 pm
- Website
A 5-minute pyrotechnic display will light the night sky with colors and holiday cheers. Ring in the holiday season with this celebration and sit right near the main channel entrance for the best view of the show.
Marina Lights at Burton Chace Park
- Address: Burton Chace Park, Marina Del Rey CA
- Date: The entire month of December
- Website
Throughout December, you can enjoy festive lights that glow every night in Burton Chace Park. The lights will shine bright from 4 pm to 10 pm and help the community get into the holiday festivities.
Concerts at Fisherman’s Village
- Address: Fisherman’s Village, Marina Del Rey CA
- Date: Every weekend in December
- Website
Every weekend in December at Fisherman’s Village, you can enjoy free concerts from 1 pm to 4 pm. There will be live entertainment with R&B, Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Blues performers in the plaza. You can head to their website to see the full lineup.
There will be various fun options for the family throughout Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach during the holidays. Make sure to spend time in the community and enjoy all the festivities.
Hotels in Marina Del Rey
- The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
- Marina del Rey Hotel
- Jamaica Bay Inn Tapestry by Hilton
- Residence Inn by Marriott Marina del Rey
- Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey