Photography Provided By: Pendry San DiegoBrunch With Santa, Snow in Carlsbad and a Holiday Pet Parade—Check Out These Holiday Festivities San Diego Is Rejoicing Over Locale Magazine November 29, 2019 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedInShare on InstagramShare on YouTubeShare on EmailShare on WhatsAppSan Diego is All Things Merry and Bright This Holiday Season! Written By: Cambria Glosz San Diego Holiday Events While it may not be a winter wonderland in San Diego, there are still plenty of fun and festive events to fill up your calendar this holiday season. From Santa sightings to tree lightings, we’ve got you covered with the best holiday happenings that are sure to make your winter season jolly. Pass the eggnog, please! 1 | Holiday Nights at The Westin CarlsbadSan Diego Holiday Events Photography Provided By: The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa What: Snow Sledding with Real Snow at The Westin Carlsbad When: Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. Where: The Westin Carlsbad Why: Although SoCal winters don’t involve true snowfall, bringing real snow in is the next best thing. The family-friendly fun involves snow sledding, cookie decorating and s’more roasting. Bundle up! The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa 5480 Grand Pacific Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.827.2800 2 | Time for a Christmas Par-Tea San Diego Holiday Events Photography Provided By: The Westgate Hotel Photography Provided By: The Westgate Hotel Photography Provided By: The Westgate Hotel Photography Provided By: The Westgate Hotel What: The Westgate Hotel Christmas Tea When: Nov. 30; Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 from 2:30-5 p.m. Where: The Westgate Hotel Why: Holiday beverages, delicious teas and scrumptious desserts in the Bordeaux tea room will have you feeling all types of cozy and festive. Pinkies up! The Westgate Hotel 1055 Second Ave San Diego, CA 92101 619.238.1818 3 | It’s the Most Wonderful Time…For a Beer San Diego Holiday Events Photography Provided By: Pendry Hotels What: Hoppy Holidays at Nason’s Beer Hall When: Daily Where: Nason’s Beer Hall Why: Get your hoppy beer fix at Nason’s Beer Hall, located inside the Pendry Hotel. Check their Instagram for daily specials throughout the holidays. We’ll raise a pint to that! Nason’s Beer Hall 570 J St San Diego, CA 92101 619.738.7060 4 | From Bed to Brunch San Diego Holiday Events Photography Provided By: Pendry San Diego What: Pancakes & Pajamas Brunch with Santa When: Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile Why: Skip the fancy clothes and roll right out of bed. Enjoy a morning full of pictures with Santa, comfy clothes and stacks of pancakes. Pass the syrup, please. Provisional Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile 425 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA 92101 619.738.7300 5 | Floaties & Festivities San Diego Holiday Events What: Film & Float at the Lafayette Hotel When: Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Where: The Lafayette Hotel Why: This year, the holiday film will be selected by you! Grab a floatie and a drink; it’s time to settle in for the top-voted Christmas classic, Elf, poolside at The Lafayette. The Lafayette Hotel 2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92104 619.296.2101 6 | Holiday Egg-citement Awaits Photography Provided By: Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa What: Gingerbread Village Cookies, Eggnog and Santa When: Dec. 11 & 18 from 4-6 p.m. Where: Catamaran Resort Why: Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Catamaran with an evening of cookies and eggnog. Vote on your favorite gingerbread house, and don’t forget to snap a picture with Santa! Catamaran Resort 3999 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA 92109 858.488.1081 7 | Jingle All The Way…Around the Park What: 2019 Jingle Bell Run When: Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-noon Where: NTC Park – Liberty Station Why: With all the holiday indulgences around, a little exercise will do us well. Lace up those running shoes and take a jog to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Let’s race! NTC Park 2455 Cushing Rd San Diego, CA 92106 619.468.5829 8 | Break the Ice at Viejas Photography Provided By: Viejas Casino & Resort What: Ice Skating at Viejas Casino & Resort When: Nightly Through January 5, 10-12, 17-20, 24-26 Where: Viejas Casino & Resort Why: Break out your mittens and show off your best moves at Southern California’s largest outdoor ice skating rink. Skate your way through a perfect evening filled with holiday lights and water shows. Viejas Casino 5003 Willows Rd Alpine, CA 91901 619.659.2070 9 | Getting Lit in Little Italy Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash What: Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village When: Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m. Where: Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy Why: Hop in a horse-drawn carriage and see the nutcrackers and carolers all down India Street for the full festive experience before watching the majestic 25-foot tree come to life. Piazza della Famiglia 555 W Date St San Diego, CA 92101 619.233.3898 10 | Do It For the Kiddos Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash What: Rady Children’s Ice Rink When: Nov. 14-Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Where: Liberty Station Why: Even if you’re more klutzy than coordinated on ice, this event is one you shouldn’t miss. Proceeds benefit the Thriving After Cancer program at Rady Children’s Hospital. We’re sold. Liberty Station 2875 Dewey Rd San Diego, CA 92106 619.221.1970 11 | Let There Be (Christmas) Lights What: Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities When: Nov. 29, 4-9 p.m. Where: Liberty Station North Promenade Why: The lighting of the 88-foot tree is a holiday no-brainer. Take a picture with Santa, ride in a firetruck and stick around for a showing of The Grinch. Liberty Station 2875 Dewey Rd San Diego, CA 92106 619.756-7992 12 | It’s a Comic-Con Christmas What: Parade of Lights When: Dec. 8 and 15, 5-8 p.m. Where: Seaport Village Why: Don’t miss the 48th annual Parade of Lights with its “Comic-Con on the Bay” theme. Comic enthusiast or not, Seaport Village is the perfect place to watch dazzling displays float by. Seaport Village 849 W Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 619.530.0704 13 | Toastin’ To The Holidays Photography By: David Christian What: Toast of Gaslamp When: Dec. 14, 1-5 p.m. Where: Gaslamp Quarter Why: Toast to the holidays with a self-guided tour of sips and bites from 20 of Gaslamp’s tastiest restaurants. Head to the after-party at The Smoking Gun to keep the celebration rolling. Gaslamp Quarter 656 Fifth Ave San Diego, CA 92101 619.233.5227 14 | Deck the Paws Photography Provided By: Gaslamp Quarter Association What: Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade When: Dec. 15, Noon-5 p.m. Where: Gaslamp Quarter Why: Don your pup (or non-skittish cat) in their most festive attire and parade them through downtown. Birds and fish are even welcome to join in on the joy! Gaslamp Quarter 401 K St San Diego CA 92101 619.233.5227 15 | Light it Up! What: Annual Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting When: Dec. 22, 5-8 p.m. Where: Liberty Station, between THE LOT and Rady Children’s Ice Rink Why: Salute the season at this magical, family-friendly night filled with music and other holiday surprises! Continue the festivities after the celebration with a night of outdoor ice skating at the Rady Children’s Ice Rink—open until 10 p.m. Liberty Station 2875 Dewey Rd San Diego, CA 92106 619.756.7992 16 | Santa-Approved! Photography Provided By: Fairmont Grand, by Paul Burnett What: Winter Wonderland at the Grand When: Now Through Jan. 1, with weekday hours from 3-8 p.m. & Fri.-Sun. from 1-9 p.m. Where: Fairmont Grand Del Mar Why: This winter wonderland features an ice skating rink with 5,000 square feet of ice, a Moët & Chandon champagne garden, carousel and ferris wheel rides and s’mores roasting around campfires. Talk about fun for the whole family! Fairmont Grand Del Mar 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct San Diego, CA 92130 858.314.2000