We may lack Snow in Southern California, but we certainly make up for it in holiday spirit and creativity! Looking for San Diego Christmas events? Check out our essential San Diego holiday guide to the city’s best family friendly events. We have provided 30 links to events ranging from parades, theme parks, tree lightings and of course, appearances by Santa!
- Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
- Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village
- The Nutcracker Ballet at Balboa Park
- San Diego Symphony Noel Noel (Family) Concert
- Holidays at Hotel Del Coronado*
- Holidays by the Bay
- Tree Lighting At La Valencia in La Jolla
- Omni La Costa Resort and Spa
- 5th Annual Olde Fashioned Christmas — Rancho Santa Fe
- Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus
- Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo*
- SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration
- Holidays at LEGOLAND California
- Balboa Park December Nights
- Birch Aquarium Holiday SEAson Seas ‘n’ Greetings
- Garden of Lights — San Diego Botanic Garden
- Liberty Station’s Salute To The Season
- Polar Express Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
- Coronado Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting*
- Santa By The Sea — Del Mar Village And Tree Lighting
- San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
- Oceanside Parade of Lights
- Ocean Beach Holiday Parade
- La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
- Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
- North Park Toyland Parade
- La Mesa’s Holiday in the Village
- Alpine Village Christmas Parade and Snow Festival
- Old Town State Historic Park Celebrations
- Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
- Poway’s Christmas in the Park
- Take Pictures with Santa
- Neighborhood Christmas Lights
Links courtesy of La Jolla Mom: https://lajollamom.com/san-diego-holiday-events-christmas/
*Indicates where Joanna and Nathan Cornett will be at some point with their kids! Let’s get connected and we can go together!