104th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
It’s on! Great weather expected for tonight!
The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts the 104th Year of this spectacular Holiday Tradition.
Join over a million viewers as you watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 104th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, we invite you to celebrate this year as we feature the theme “Surf, Sand and Santa!” Read More
December 2012 Orange County Events
Sawdust Winter Fantasy Through Dec. 9 Our festival grounds will be transformed into a winter wonderland where exhibitors create, display and sell original creations. 10am-6pm. (Weekends Only – Open Rain or Shine) 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. 949-494-3030 FREE / www.sawdustartfestival.org |
Christmas Train Through Dec. 23 The Irvine Regional Park Railroad train station will be transformed with festive holiday lights and decorations, serving as the entrance to Santa’s Village. www.irvineparkrailroad.com |
Knott’s Merry Farm Through Dec. 31 Knott’s Berry Farm is filled with the magic of the season as it transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm and celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with seasonal entertainment, decorations and a colorful Christmas parade. 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. www.knotts.com |
Holiday Ice Rink Through Feb. 18 Irvine Spectrum Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland when the festive outdoor Holiday Ice Rink returns to Giant Wheel Court this holiday season. 71 Fortune Drive. www.skatespectrum.com |
Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 7-8, 14-15 Boaters from all around Orange County decorate their boats and vie for awards. You can view the parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of our restaurants to view it from a cozy and warm spot. 7:30pm. www.danapoint.org |
Lighting of the Bay 2012 Dec. 7 Join us for special Musical Performance by Orange County’s Song & Dance Company and the Corona Del mar High School Choir. Special appearance by Santa! 6pm. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina: 1131 Back Bay Drive. www.newportdunes.com |
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade Dec. 8-9 Celebrates the Philharmonics Society of Orange County’s Cruise of Lights 50th anniversary. Take in the spectacle as beautifully decorated boats parade through the harbor. 5:15-10pm. Huntington Harbour: 16370 Pacific Coast Highway. 714-840-7542 / www.hhboatparade.org |
Balboa Island Holiday Home Walking Tour Dec. 9 Eight holiday decorated beach cottages and dazzling homes on Balboa Island. Be sure to visit our Museum on Marine Avenue for some refreshments and our stores for your Holiday shopping. (949) 533-1114 or (949) 723-2304 |
South Coast Singers Holiday Concert Dec. 14, 16, 22 A dynamic choral group. Friday, Dec. 14th 7:30, South Shores Church, Dana Point. Sunday, Dec. 16th 4:00, Geneva Presbyterian, Laguna Woods. Saturday, Dec. 22nd 4:00, St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, San Clemente. www.southcoastsingers.org |
Santa Paws Dec. 15 Bring down your favorite pet and have their picture taken with Santa for a small fee. All fees go to support the Pet Project Foundation. 10am-3pm. Dana Point Harbor – El Torito Courtyard: 34555 Golden Lantern. www.petprojectfoundation.org |
Cruise of Lights Dec. 15-23 Experience the most spectacular holiday light show on water and see thousands of lights on boats, decks, docks and homes, plus incredible animation. 5:30-8:30pm. Huntington Harbour: 16889 Algonquin Street. (714) 840-7542 / www.cruiseoflights.org |
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 19-23 The parade features approximately 200 elaborately decorated boats and draws more than one million spectators each year. 6:30pm. Newport Landing: 309 Palm Street. 949-675-0551 / www.christmasparadeboats.com |
New Year’s Eve Gala Dec. 31 Ring in the New Year with BB Jazz! This popular annual event includes entertainment, dinner, dancing and party favors. $100-$185. 7pm. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa: 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. 714-377-7574 / www.bbjazz.com |
New Years Eve – Hotel HB Dec. 31 Hotel Huntington Beach will be throwing a special New Year’s Eve party featuring a multi-course menu, party favors, live entertainment and dancing. Special room rates are also available. 7667 Center Avenue. 714-908-5178 |
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Trulia reports October asking prices rise 2.9% year-over-year, but rents rise faster at 5.1%
Home-seekers in Denver, San Francisco, and Oakland face the twin challenge of rising prices and rising rents
SAN FRANCISCO, November 5, 2012 – Trulia today released the latest findings from the Trulia Price Monitor and the Trulia Rent Monitor, the earliest leading indicators available of trends in home prices and rents. Based on the for-sale homes and rentals listed on Trulia, these monitors take into account changes in the mix of listed homes and reflect trends in prices and rents for similar homes in similar neighborhoods through October 31, 2012.
Asking Prices Rise 0.7% Month-over-Month for Largest Year-over-Year Gain to Date
In September, asking prices on for-sale homes–which lead sales prices by approximately two or more months–increased 2.9 percent year over year (Y-o-Y). Excluding foreclosures, Y-o-Y asking prices rose 3.6 percent. Meanwhile, asking prices rose nationally 1.8 percent quarter over quarter (Q-o-Q), seasonally adjusted, and 0.7 percent month over month (M-o-M), seasonally adjusted. Read more