Our Ultimate Guide to the Holidays in San Diego has you covered this holiday season!
From family-friendly Holiday Events, where to see the best Christmas Lights with thanks to San Diego Family Magazine, Santa Photos and so much more! And don’t forget about our Holiday Gift Guide!
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Holiday Festivals (Multi-Day Experiences)
Holiday Photographers
Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities
Friday, November 24, 2023
5pm to 9pm
Liberty Station North Promenade, 2880 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Liberty Station invites the community to celebrate the season at its 2023 Salute the Season main event, the Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities. Gather your loved ones and enjoy a magical evening of the iconic 88-foot Norfolk pine tree lighting as well as live entertainment, festive firetruck rides, free photos with Santa, and The Grinch movie showing.
One Paseo Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25, 2023
5pm to 8pm
One Paseo, 3725 Paseo Place, San Diego, CA 92130
One Paseo will be aglow with firefly lights and festive décor for the tree lighting ceremony, which will feature live musical performances, snow cascading from the rooftops, and a visit from Santa and special guests.
La Valencia Hotel Annual Tree Lighting
Thursday, November 30, 2023
4:30pm – 8pm
La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St La-Jolla, California, 92037
Guests will enjoy holiday beverages, homemade treats, live music, carolers, and children’s crafts while counting down to the tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. For those looking to make the evening even more special, dining reservations are strongly encouraged through OpenTable for seating in Mediterranean Room and the Ocean View Terrace.
Country Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25, 2023
12pm-7:30pm
Julian Town Square, Main and Washington Julian, CA
6pm
Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, CA 92118
Coronado’s annual tree lighting ceremony features live music, performances, and a visit from Santa. The ceremony is held in the heart of the Coronado Ferry Landing shopping district.
A Night of Lights and Harmony: The Old Town Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 7, 2023
7pm to 8:30pm
Whaley House Complex, 2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Usher in the holiday season at Old Town San Diego’s annual tree lighting ceremony, which will feature live music, performances, and a visit from Santa.
Photos with Santa
Christmas Trees
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