Manhattan Beach and the South Bay are lighting up with holiday magic this week—from Santas strolling the Strand and boat parades to fireworks over the Pacific, pier concerts, and harbor-side glow. If you're roaming Manhattan Beach, Hermosa, Redondo, or Torrance, here’s your go-to guide for the best festive happenings December 8–14.

🎅 Saturday, December 13 — 7th Annual Santa Stroll (Hermosa → Manhattan Beach)

Dress up, grab your Santa suit, and stroll or 5K your way down The Strand from Hermosa Beach Pier to Manhattan Beach Pier — all for charity.

• 📍 Start: Hermosa Beach Pier (1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach) MyChals+2Patch+2

• 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce+1

• 🎟️ Registration / Tickets: Via Mychal’s Learning Place — santastroll25.funraise.org MyChals

• 🐾 Bonus: Dogs welcome (festive costumes encouraged) + family-friendly extras. MyChals+1

⚓ Saturday, December 13 — King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade (Redondo Beach)

Watch the harbor light up with boats decked in holiday decor cruising through the marina — wrap up your Saturday with magical waterfront vibes.

• 🕠 Time: Parade begins at ~ 5:30 PM (main channel display 5:30–8:00 PM) Local Anchor+2King Harbor Boat Parade+2

• 📍 Best Viewing Spots: Moonstone Park, Mole B, marina waterfront (Portofino Hotel hosts a viewing party — check for tickets if you want easy access) Mommy Poppins+2Local Anchor+2

• 🎟️ More Info / Boat Registration: Official site at kingharborboatparade.org King Harbor Boat Parade+1

🕎 Giant Chanukah Celebration — Hermosa Beach Pier (Dec. 14)

Don’t miss the Giant Chanukah Celebration at Hermosa Beach Pier this Sunday, December 14 at 3:30 PM — it’s one of the biggest Chanukah gatherings in the South Bay. Expect lights, music, family-friendly entertainment, and all the holiday vibes by the sea.

🌟 What’s happening: a spectacular menorah-lighting, hot latkes & donuts, festive crafts, live music and performances, a “gelt drop” from a fire truck, fun for kids (gifts included!), and a community celebration under the palm trees. JCCMB+2Eventbrite+2
📍 Location: Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Patch+1
🎟️ Tickets / RSVP: Available on Eventbrite — click Giant Chanukah Celebration to reserve your spot.

🎶 Saturday, December 13 — Redondo Beach Pier Holiday Concert

A cozy, family-friendly concert with holiday music right on the pier — perfect prelude or follow-up to the boat parade.

• 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eventbrite+1

• 📍 Location: Redondo Beach Pier (Fisherman’s Wharf / waterfront area) Eventbrite+1

• 🎟️ Cost / Admission: Free event — good vibes, holiday tunes, ocean breeze 🌊 Eventbrite+1

🕎 Sunday, December 14 — Giant Chanukah Celebration (Hermosa Beach)

A festive, community-wide Chanukah celebration at the Hermosa Pier featuring live music, menorah lighting, treats for kids, and joyful coastal holiday vibes.

🕟 Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM 
📍 Location: Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza 
🎟️ RSVP / Tickets: Free admission (RSVP encouraged) · Available on Eventbrite — click Giant Chanukah Celebration to reserve your spot.

🎆 Sunday, December 14 — Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival (Manhattan Beach Pier)

Wrap up the week with one of the South Bay’s biggest holiday traditions — snow park, live music, community cheer, and fireworks over the Pacific.

• 🕒 Schedule: Festivities start 3:00 PM; fireworks show at 7:00 PM Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks+2My South Bay Newsletter+2

• 📍 Location: Manhattan Beach Pier + surrounding downtown & beach areas Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks+1

• 🎟️ Admission: Free! Bring blankets/chairs — early arrival recommended; parking/streets will close early due to crowds. Manhattan Beach+2Squarespace+2

🌊 Why This Week Is a Must for South Bay Holiday Lovers

• Festive + charitable: Santa Stroll brings the community together for a good cause — fun for families, friends (and pets!).

• Coastal holiday magic: From boat lights on the water to fireworks over the ocean — the South Bay does holiday sparkle differently than anywhere else.

• Something for everyone: Big events, relaxing concerts, waterfront views — pick your vibe.

• Local love & community spirit: No big-city chaos, just neighbors, ocean breezes, and shared holiday joy.

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