Robert Brennan
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GRAB YOUR COAT AND SET COURSE FOR HARBOR BREEZE CRUISES |
Tell The Team Course Is Set for a Christmas Season Celebration |
If you’ve never set sail before, this is the perfect time to get your feet wet. Harbor Breeze Cruises is setting course for a Christmas season voyage this holiday season, giving your team a chance to trade fluorescents glare for harbor Christmas lights and ocean air.
Where The Fun Begins
Your voyage begins the moment you step on board and the Long Beach skyline slips into the background. The city noise fades. You hear the engines gliding you toward a relax atmosphere and the gentle rhythm of the water tapping the hull.
If you find your way to the bow, sink into the signature stadium seating where you are facing the incoming breeze. Sit and relax with a holiday drink in one hand and a camera in the other. As the waves splash against the hull, the harbor drifts by. The air is cool, the night settles in, and Venus hangs above.
You catch the scent of fresh pine mixed with Christmas cookies and bark on the counter nearby.
If the crew is clever, they have sprinkled just enough cinnamon near the spread to hook you before you even take a bite.
Build a Season Full of Memories
This is where the night becomes a memory you will actually keep. Mom and Dad stand nearby overlooking the harbor as the kids wobble past in oversized coats, clutching sugar cookies with milk still on their lips.
For office groups, the magic hits differently. The moment you settle into your seat, shoulders drop and the constant buzz of deadlines fades.
Conversations shift from “the office” to “do you remember that time…” as holiday drinks make their way through the group. You can smell the little bites nearby. Maybe it is a warm cheese puff with cranberry. Maybe it is simple cookies and finger cakes. Either way, everything tastes better with the harbor as your backdrop and the city safely behind you.
On the Way Back to the Harbor
As you look back, the harbor looks different now. The sounds of the waves, the clink of glasses for a toast, and the taste of pastries will stay with you long after you're back on land.
Secure Your Date Before Slots Fill
By the time you read this, slots are already filling. If you want this experience for your group, family, or party, the time to act is now. Do not let another holiday season pass without this memory.
PS: Dress casually, settle in, and let Harbor Breeze Cruises handle the rest. Your only real concern should be who gets the last peppermint cookie.
Harbor Breeze Cruises Phone: 562-983-6880 |
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Oktoberfest at SteelCraft Long Beach: SteelCraft Long Beach is turning its parking lot into a three-day Oktoberfest celebration with German-inspired food, beer, limited-edition steins, live polka music, face painting, contests, pop-up shops and wiener dog races.
Date: September 25–27, 2026 | Time: Friday 6–10 PM; Saturday 2:30–10 PM; Sunday 1–5 PM | Location: SteelCraft Long Beach, 3768 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach | Admission: Free entry |
Ranchos Walk: Long Beach's annual community hike connects Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos, with 3-, 6- and 9-mile options and a guided audio tour highlighting local history. Participation includes admission to the post-walk celebration.
Date: September 26, 2026 | Time: 8 AM–2 PM | Location: Rancho Los Cerritos to Rancho Los Alamitos, with routes through Willow Springs Park and Reservoir Hill | Admission: Free; registration required
Baja Splash Cultural Festival: The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its 25th annual festival celebrating cultures from Mexico, Central and South America and beyond, featuring traditional dance, live music and educational programming in English and Spanish.
Date: September 26–27, 2026 | Time: 9 AM–5 PM | Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach | Admission: Included with Aquarium admission; reservations required
Lucha Libre at MOLAA!: MOLAA celebrates its 30th anniversary with the return of Lucha Libre, combining live lucha libre wrestling with music from La Nueva Ola De Cumbia and DJ Claudia in the museum's Robert Gumbiner Sculpture Garden.
Date: September 26, 2026 | Time: 6–10 PM on the official calendar listing | Location: Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach | Admission: Ticketed; qualifying All Access Badge accepted
16th Annual Long Beach Urban Farm Dinner: Twenty-one chefs come together for a multi-course dinner centered on local, seasonal and sustainable cuisine, with the annual event benefiting Long Beach Area Farmers Markets and Rancho Los Alamitos educational programs.
Date: September 27, 2026 | Time: 4–8 PM | Location: Rancho Los Alamitos, Long Beach | Admission: Ticketed event |
Long Beach Marathon: The 42nd Long Beach Marathon weekend brings thousands of runners to the waterfront for the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K, half marathon and full marathon, with courses showcasing Downtown, the Queen Mary, shoreline and surrounding Long Beach neighborhoods.
Date: October 10–11, 2026 | Time: 5K Saturday at 6:50 AM; Marathon Sunday at 5:30 AM; Half Marathon Sunday at 7 AM | Location: Long Beach waterfront and citywide course | Admission: Registration required for race participants; Race Expo is free and open to the public
Southeast Asia Day: The Aquarium of the Pacific's 22nd annual Southeast Asia Day celebrates the cultures of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian communities through music, dance, cultural craft demonstrations and additional programming.
Date: October 17, 2026 | Time: 9 AM–5 PM | Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach | Admission: $49.95 adults, $34.95 children ages 3–11, $46.95 seniors; free for members and children under 3; reservations required
Family Style Food Festival: A Los Angeles food, culture, and entertainment festival bringing together restaurants, chefs, brands, music, and streetwear culture.
Date: October 3–4, 2026 | Time: Event Hours Vary | Location: Los Angeles | Admission: Ticketed
OC Japan Fair: A three-day celebration of Japanese food and culture featuring food vendors, specialty products, entertainment, and cultural programming.
Date: October 16–18, 2026 | Time: Event Hours Vary | Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa | Admission: Ticketed
Taste of Soul: A major Los Angeles community festival along Crenshaw Boulevard featuring soul food, local food vendors, live music, entertainment, and community organizations.
Date: October 17, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Location: Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles | Admission: Free |
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