Christmas in LA’s South Bay starts at the water. In 2026 you can see the Manhattan Beach Pier light up, spend a weekend at Hermosa’s Pier Plaza, or watch decorated boats cross King Harbor in Redondo Beach. Here are six dates to put on the calendar, plus a two-day plan for the busiest December weekend.
November in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach
Wednesday, November 18, 6–9 p.m. · Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House. Start downtown for dinner or a warm drink, then walk down Manhattan Beach Boulevard toward the pier. The city lists holiday music, shopping and dining for the evening. City of Manhattan Beach event calendar
Saturday and Sunday, November 21–22 · Hermosa for the Holidays. Spend the afternoon around Pier Avenue and Pier Plaza. The Chamber lists live music and local shopping across the weekend, with Sunday’s tree-lighting ceremony scheduled for 5:45–6:15 p.m. Hermosa Beach Chamber schedule
December in Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach
Thursday, December 3, 5–9 p.m. · Riviera Village Holiday Stroll. Make an evening of the shops, the maker’s market on Avenue I and dinner in South Redondo. Check the organizer’s street-closure and parking notes before driving. Riviera Village event details
Saturday, December 12, 1–4 p.m. · Redondo Pier Holiday Celebration. Head to the west end of the pier at Fisherman’s Wharf for carolers, crafts and the holiday concert. The Pier Association lists the event as free and weather permitting. Redondo Pier Association details
Saturday, December 12, 5:30–7 p.m. · King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade. Stay in Redondo for boats dressed in lights. The organizer lists Moonstone Park and Mole D along the Splash Wall as viewing locations. Give yourself time to get from the pier to your chosen spot. King Harbor parade schedule
Sunday, December 13, 7 p.m. · Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks. Downtown activities run from 3–8 p.m., with fireworks scheduled over the pier at 7 p.m. Check the organizer’s latest schedule before heading out. Manhattan Beach fireworks schedule
Make a weekend of it
For December 12–13, do Redondo on Saturday and Manhattan Beach on Sunday. Pick one main event per day if you have young kids or prefer an early evening. Bring layers for the waterfront and recheck the organizer’s schedule and parking information before leaving.
Bring a little South Bay home
Our Two Piers ceramic ornament shows the Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach piers. Keep “Merry Christmas 2026” on the back or add a family name or short message. Shop the personalized Two Piers Christmas ornament
Dates and times checked November 9, 2026. Organizer schedules may change.