Nothing is more magical than lights that dance and reflect on the water in patterns and colors. One special season transforms Huntington Harbour waterways into a light parade of sights and sounds as the Cruise of Lights begins. This approx. 2 week boat cruise in which nightly tickets are sold for the public to hop aboard and take a ride affords views of the festive houses especially lit for this event. The fundraiser helps raise money for music programs for school children.

Huntington Harbour in Huntington Beach, California is a manmade complex of five HB and one Sunset Beach island that have been home to the rich, famous, and regular folks. Many houses and mansions have boat docks so you'd be on target if you guessed that there's a channel to the Pacific Ocean nearby.

Boat parades, light shows and holiday festivities are enjoyed throughout California in places ranging from San Diego (south of Huntington Beach) to Marina del Rey (north), Ventura, Oxnard, Sausalito and even The Delta near Sacramento. In addition to the Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights, guests may enjoy Newport Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Dana Point boat rides, Naples Boat Parade and a fireworks show at Marina del Rey.