Laguna Beach keeps the holidays the way it keeps everything else: local, artful and walkable. The season centers on two traditions, Hospitality Night downtown and the Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy in Laguna Canyon.
In Laguna Beach
- Sawdust Winter Fantasy. Fridays to Sundays, November 20 to December 20, Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. Local artists’ holiday market among the festival grounds.
- Hospitality Night. Friday, December 4, about 5 to 9 PM, Downtown Laguna Beach, starting at the Peppertree Lot (Lot 2). Santa lights the city tree at 6:10 PM, and the village fills with music, shops and food.
Nearby
- Crystal Cove tree lighting and holiday bazaar. Saturday, December 5, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District, just up the coast. Holiday bazaar from 10 AM to 6 PM, with the tree lighting in the afternoon.
- Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights. December 11 to 13, 6:30 to 8 PM, Dana Point Harbor.
- Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. December 16 to 20, from about 6:30 PM, Newport Harbor.
Tips for Enjoying the Season
- Downtown parking fills early on Hospitality Night, so arrive well before the 6:10 PM tree lighting.
- The Winter Fantasy runs only on weekends, so plan around the Friday to Sunday schedule.
Living in Laguna Beach
Hospitality Night is a reminder of how much of Laguna life happens on foot. The Village and North Laguna put downtown within a walk. Browse homes for sale in Laguna Beach, or see Laguna’s historic cottages.
Dates and times are as announced by the organizers as of November 14, 2026. Plans can change, so check with the organizer before you go.
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