Christmas light displays as unique as the towns themselves! Seaside, Oregon, for example, pays homage to the starfish that you can admire along the coast there during low tide.
South Beach Miami wraps its palm trees.
Residents in Venice Beach, CA, celebrate their canals.
Long Islanders show off their oldest lighthouse (in the State of New York), the Montauk Point Lighthouse.
Ancient buildings magically glow during Nights of Lights in our nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, FL.
Fellow blogger friend Rainey from The Project Table got to see this Victorian beauty and its Christmas light display in person, the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, and she's got a ghost story to tell too that she shares here.
One of Los Angeles County’s notable coastal attractions, the Manhattan Beach Pier, all decked out.
Additionally, many coastal towns also have Christmas parades of lighted boats, this one was captured floating around the harbor in Charleston, SC.
The holiday traditions in Newport Beach, CA, not only include the oldest Christmas Boat Parade in the U.S., but also until this year the tallest Christmas tree (over 100 feet) at Fashion Island, an open-air shopping center. You can learn why the tree is smaller this year here.
And I'm sure it won't surprise you that in Maine you'll find a Christmas tree made entirely of lobster traps, located in Rockland.
I hope you enjoyed this tour of towns and all the different Christmas light displays, I'm taking this week off and will be back here with a new post next Monday. So sea you then, and thank you so much for your visit!
23 comments:
Those were absolutely beautifula nd inspirational! Thanks for that Maya!
Maya.. you can send to me to any of them!
Great choices!
xo
Cat
this is the greatest !!!
xx
Venice, Manhattan, and Newport beaches — this is what Christmas looks like in my memories. Forget the snow, give me the beach for Christmas any year!
I do love the Christmas tree made out of crab traps, how unique is that? Love it!
Merry Christmas Maya! Thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration this year! These photos are great!
Wow Maya!!
The Manhattan beach pier is SO gorgeous!!
Merry Christmas to you ~~
xoxo
Hi Maya
Wonderful lights.. how glorious... my favourite is Venice Beach Canal, quite magical..
Have a wonderful Xmas week..thank you so much for your many visits over my way and all your wonderful posts!! xxx Julie
OH and I love the Santa Boat too
I certainly would love to be where palm trees are wrapped in lights! My two faves are the starfish light and the sailboat santa! Thanks for sharing!
Ok, the Santa sail boat made me giggle out loud.
cute.
T
So much fun!!! The santa boat is hysterical! When I was in Montauk last month, they were just putting up the lights on their lighthouse...so glad you included it so I could see what it looks like all lit up!
Beautiful photos of Christmas at the beach!
Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!! Beth. :)
I'm from Florida so I'm partial to white lights on Palm Trees :D
Well that was fun!
Sue
Oh MAYA this post is SO beautiful! My Favorite holiday post to date! Also, I was born and raised in Manhattan Beach CA. I have seen that pier too... It is magical walking down that pier at night, holding hands with someone you love and will keep you warm! *Sigh* Brings back so many memories!
Happy, Happy
~Really Rainey~
Hi, My daughter Renee just called me and told me I have to see your post. NOW I know why... It is great and you included
Rocklamd Maine, Frankly I am getting sick of
that dumb lobster trap Tree. Wisscasset maine
is so tiny BUT OH!!! so pretty
Merry Christmas,
Yvonne
PS Renee is 3rd comment.
Merry Christmas!
My fave is of Manhattan Beach. Charming. I'll be back on my beach for a little while ... soon. cheers, -susan
So beautiful! I love outdoor lights!!
I will never forget my first sighting of Christmas lights when I was younger. It was just a magical experience. I wanted to thank-you for all your comments and support in 2009 Maya. Have a great Christmas and New Year. Simone xx
Now I like those so much better than all the usual light themes!
Brenda
Wishing you a Mery Christmas and a happy new year
Fabulous collection of photos celebrating the season it lots of different locations. Merry Christmas to you and your family, thanks for brightening our year with lots of beachy themes.
These are beautiful Maya! The Manhattan Beach pier is very close to where I grew up. It's a beautiful place that I miss so much! Merry Christmas, I'm going to go take a tour of all the wonderful links you've provided! Take care:)
-Jennifer
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