Where to watch

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce provided the following list of

restaurants and charter companies that provide views of the 93rd annual

Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade. The parade, which is held along the

harbor from Pirate’s Cove to the area near Bistro 201 on West Coast

Highway, takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through Sunday. For more

information, call (949) 729-4400.

RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW

* Aysia 101, 2901 W. Coast Highway, (949) 722-4168. The parade passes

by at approximately 7:16 p.m.

* Bistro 201, 3333 W. Coast Highway, (949) 631-1551. The parade passes

by at approximately 7:17 p.m.

* The Chart House, 2801 W. Coast Highway, (949) 548-5889. The parade

passes by at approximately 7:16 p.m.

* Joe’s Crab Shack, 2607 W. Coast Highway, (949) 650-1818. The parade passes by at approximately 7:15 p.m.

* Newport Fish Co., 3450 Via Oporto, (949) 673-4700. The parade passes

by at approximately 7:20 p.m.

* Newport Landing, 503 E. Edgewater, (949) 675-2373. The parade passes

by at approximately 8:05 p.m.

* Ristorante Mamma Gina, 251 E. Coast Highway, (949) 673-9500. The

parade passes by at approximately 6:55 p.m.

* Riverboat Restaurant, 151 E. Coast Highway, (949) 673-3425. The

parade passes by at approximately 6:55 p.m.

* Rusty Pelican Restaurant, 2735 W. Coast Highway, (949) 642-3431. The

parade passes by at approximately 7:15 p.m.

* Tale of the Whale Restaurant, 400 Main St., (949) 673-4633. The

parade passes by at approximately 8:08 p.m.

* Villa Nova Restaurant, 3131 W. Coast Highway, (949) 642-7880. The

parade passes by at approximately 7:17 p.m.

CHARTER COMPANIES

* A California Yacht Charter: (949) 650-6722

* AAS-Adventures at Sea: (949) 650-2412

* American Yacht Charters: (949) 673-4453

* Balboa Boat Rentals: (949) 673-7200

* Balboa Pavilion: (949) 673-5245

* Charter Yachts of Newport Beach/Mojo-Icon: (949) 650-2810

* Cannery Catering & Cruises: (949) 675-5777

* Catalina Passenger Service: (949) 673-5245

* Curlew Charters: (949) 675-4906

* Davey’s Locker: (949) 673-1434

* Duffy Boat Rentals: (949) 645-6427

* Electra Cruises: (949) 723-1069

* Fun Zone Boat Co.: (949) 673-0240

* Gondola Company of Newport: (949) 675-1212

* Hornblower Cruises & Events: (949) 631-2469

* Newport Landing Belle: (949) 361-3640

* Newport Yacht Charters: (949) 673-3000

* Newport Landing: (949) 673-0550

* Pacific Avalon Yacht Charters: (949) 673-8545