Manhattan Beach Pier

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!
Bring the whole family for a festive evening filled with holiday lights, live entertainment, shopping, dining, and family-friendly activities throughout Downtown Manhattan Beach. The celebration will feature performances by local school choirs, Dickens-style carolers, Santa photos, face painting, balloon twisting, live reindeer, and the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting at 7:00 PM.
Located at the end of the pier, the Roundhouse Aquarium will welcome visitors for extended hours from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, offering an opportunity to explore marine life and enjoy free hot cocoa beginning at 6:00 PM, while supplies last.
Downtown Manhattan Beach restaurants and merchants will also be participating in the festivities, with shops remaining open until 9:00 PM for holiday shopping and seasonal celebrations.
Don't miss this beloved community tradition and a festive evening by the coast!

Local Event: Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Annual Holiday Open House

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Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Annual...

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday,...

Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting and Annual Holiday Open House

Natalie Thomas

Scott Snowden

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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The Hermosa Beach Chamber Foundation and City of Hermosa Beach will present the 6th Annual Hermosa for the Holidays on November 21–22, 2026, in downtown Hermosa Beach and on Pier Plaza. With Skechers as title sponsor and Ferris wheel sponsor, the weekend pairs holiday shopping and live music with a Sunday tradition: Santa arriving on a Hermosa Beach fire truck to light the city’s holiday tree.
Visitors can browse Saturday’s pop-up market for gifts from local artisans, sip and shop at participating businesses both days and see how downtown shops deck out their windows for the holiday decorating competition. Local artists will play in front of Java Man Cafe, and Pier Plaza will host live music both days, including Jeremy Buck’s Rock for Tots Show, now in its 20th year.
For event details and updates, visit<a href="https://hbchamber.net/holidays" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> hbchamber.net/holidays</a>.
Saturday, November 21
<ul><li>10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Shopping &amp; Pop-Up Market, Pier Plaza. Browse gifts from local vendors.</li><li>10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sip &amp; Shop, participating downtown businesses.</li><li>10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Letters to Santa, Pier Plaza. Presented by Beach Cities Health District. Children can drop their wish lists in the holiday mailbox for delivery to the North Pole.</li><li>Noon–9 p.m. | Ferris Wheel, Pier Plaza. Sponsored by Skechers. Tickets are available at the on-site ticket booth.</li><li>2–7 p.m. | Rock The Plaza Holiday Concert, Pier Plaza. Presented by South Bay Music Connection, featuring local artists.</li></ul>
Sunday, November 22
<ul><li>10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Photos with Santa, Pier Plaza. Families and pets are welcome to pose with Santa and his sleigh.</li><li>10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sip &amp; Shop, participating downtown businesses.</li><li>Noon–9 p.m. | Ferris Wheel, Pier Plaza. Sponsored by Skechers. Tickets are available at the on-site ticket booth.</li><li>1–6 p.m. | Nonprofit Giving Village, Pier Plaza. Meet local nonprofits and enjoy cocoa, cookies and crafts.</li><li>2–2:45 p.m. | Coast Music, Pier Plaza&nbsp;</li><li>3–3:45 p.m. | South Bay Music Connection, Pier Plaza</li><li>4–8 p.m. | Jeremy Buck’s Rock for Tots Show, Pier Plaza. For donation information, visit<a href="https://rock4tots.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> rock4tots.net</a>.</li><li>5:45–6:15 p.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pier Plaza. Santa arrives on a Hermosa Beach fire truck and lights the city’s holiday tree.</li></ul>
The Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt takes visitors into participating stores to spot the elf. Beginning on November 13th, participants can drop off their completed postcards by November 22 to receive a prize. Check <a href="https://hbchamber.net/holidays" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hbchamber.net/holidays</a> for participating businesses &amp; more info on the weekend's events.&nbsp;

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Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA

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