San Diego
Salute to Service: Veterans Day Celebration
Join in honoring all who have served with a fun-filled day of celebrations for Veterans Day!
Date & Time: Nov. 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92101
Location: Downtown
Come celebrate and pay tribute to our service men and women at this special event. For more information, please visit https://www.sandiego.org/members/attractions/uss-midway-museum/events/veterans-day-celebration.aspx.
San Diego Veterans Day Parade
Join the annual celebration honoring those who have served in the Armed Forces, past and present. Thousands of residents and community leaders will line the streets to pay tribute to America’s veterans.
Date & Time: Nov. 11, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Harbor Drive,
San Diego, CA 92101
Come show your support for America’s heroes as the parade moves through the heart of downtown San Diego! For more information, please visit https://www.sandiego.org/explore/events/military/san-diego-veterans-day-parade.aspx.
Dana Point
Festival of Lights
Celebrate the holiday season at Dana Point Harbor with stunning light displays from Nov. 13, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025. Enjoy festive favorites like Happy Harbor Days and Merry Kiss Me as part of this annual holiday tradition.
Date & Time: Nov. 13, 2024, through Jan. 12, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. daily
Location:
Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, CA
Get into the spirit of the season with this spectacular display of holiday lights!
For more information, please visit https://danapointharbor.com/event/happy-harbor-days-holiday-light-display/.
Newport Beach
VEA Newport Beach Annual Tree Lighting
VEA Newport Beach will host its annual tree lighting celebration, welcoming guests and the community to ring in the holiday season. The event will feature live performances, a festive snow globe, and photo opportunities with Santa.
Date & Time:
Nov. 21, 2024, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
VEA Newport Beach
900 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 640-4000
Open to both resort guests and the public, this family-friendly event requires no reservations, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
For more information, please visit https://visitnewportbeach.com/events/vea-holiday-tree-lighting/.
Catalina Island
Veterans Day Service
Join the City of Avalon and the Avalon VFW for a special Veterans Day service.
Date & Time:
Nov. 11, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Veterans Memorial Park,
Pebbly Beach Road, Avalon, CA
This event will honor veterans with a service at Avalon’s Veterans Memorial Park.
For more information, please visit https://www.lovecatalina.com/event/veterans-day/1768/.
Long Beach
Autumn Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Celebrate the diversity of Asian and Asian American cultures at the 23rd annual Autumn Festival. The event will highlight the traditions and cultures of Japan, China, Korea, and the Philippines with a weekend of family entertainment and learning opportunities.
Date & Time: Nov. 16, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way,
Long Beach, CA 90802
The festival will feature traditional craft demonstrations, music, dance, cultural arts exhibits, and storytelling.
Contact Information:
Email: aquariumofpacific@lbaop.org
Phone: (562) 590-3100 ext. 0
Enjoy this cultural celebration with the whole family! For more information, please visit https://www.visitlongbeach.com/events/autumn-festival/.
San Pedro
Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach Veterans Day Tribute
Join the City of Redondo Beach for a traditional Veterans Day Tribute at Veterans Park by the Redondo Pier.
Date & Time: Nov. 11, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m.
Location:
Veterans Park, Redondo Beach, CA
The tribute will feature keynote speaker Col. Andrew Dermanoski, Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles Air Force Base, representing the Space Force, and music performed by the Redondo Beach High School Band. Sponsored by the City of Redondo Beach, Elks Lodge #1378, and the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial Task Force. The tribute will be followed by an Elks BBQ, and the event is open to the public.
For more information, please visit https://patch.com/california/redondobeach/calendar/event/20241111/ea9d7bb1-8913-45c9-8242-b5d5062ca71e/redondo-beach-veterans-day-tribute.
Ventura
Ventura Bodysurfing Classic
Spectators are invited to watch the Ventura Bodysurfing Classic at South Jetty in Ventura Harbor. This flagship event of the South Jetty Swells Bodysurfing Association will serve as the final competition of the California Bodysurf Tour. Known for powerful northwest winter swells and cold water, the event draws bodysurfing enthusiasts from across the region.
Date:
Nov. 30, 2024
Location:
South Jetty, Ventura Harbor
Participants can register and learn more about the competition. Follow @southjettyswells on Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes content. For more information, please visit https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/ventura-body-surfing-classic/.
