About
The Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is presented each year by the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and has grown into one of Orange County’s oldest village holiday traditions, with a track record spanning well over four decades. The premise is simple and old-fashioned: the PCH business district gives itself over to an afternoon of holiday cheer, with live entertainment spread across multiple stages, food and treats from local restaurants, family activities, and Santa on hand for the kids. Past years have featured many local bands and performing groups along the route, though the exact lineup changes from season to season. Because it unfolds along the village’s main commercial street, the Walk doubles as an introduction to Corona del Mar’s shops and eateries — part festival, part neighborhood open house, all within walking distance of the coast.
Event Tips
- Arrive on foot if you can — village parking along PCH and the residential side streets fills fast on event day, and the festival is built for strolling.
- Make an afternoon of it: the business district’s cafés and restaurants are part of the fun, so plan to eat your way along the route.
- Bring a layer — it’s an open-air coastal event, and the ocean breeze picks up as the afternoon cools.
- Confirm the date before you go — the Walk’s exact day changes each year; check the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce site for the current schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
At a Glance
When
An afternoon festival held on one day in early December each year.
Cost
Free
Free and open to the public — stroll the village at no charge. Local restaurants and merchants along Pacific Coast Highway sell food, treats, and gifts.
Event Type
Family Festival, Holiday Market, Outdoor Activity
Location
E Coast Hwy (village business district)
Corona del Mar — Spanish for “Crown of the Sea” — is a seaside village within the city of Newport Beach, set on the bluffs above the harbor entrance on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway. Its compact business district runs along East Coast Highway through the heart of the village: a walkable strip of boutiques, cafés, and restaurants just up the hill from Corona del Mar State Beach and the Big Corona tide pools. The village’s pedestrian-friendly main street is exactly the kind of place that comes alive for a holiday stroll.
