1Balboa Park · Zoo holiday programconfirmed
San Diego Zoo / Jungle Bells
Jungle Bells is the zoo’s dated holiday program; use current admission and activity information rather than assuming a separately free light show.
December 19, 2026–January 3, 2027; excludes December 24.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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2Encinitas · Ticketed light trailconfirmed
San Diego Botanic Garden / Lightscape
Lightscape is the botanical garden’s timed after-dark trail in Encinitas. Book the date you intend to use.
November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027; check the ticket calendar.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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3Mission Bay · Theme-park holidayreported
SeaWorld San Diego
The park advertises Christmas Celebration. Verify the current seasonal calendar and what your ticket includes.
Current Christmas Celebration page; exact 2026 operating dates and ticket inclusions require checking.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
500 Sea World Drive, San Diego CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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4Coronado · Hotel light showconfirmed
Hotel del Coronado
The hotel’s dated 2026 release confirms Founders Lawn light shows and a much wider holiday program. Skating and other paid activities are separate.
Holiday season November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027; current show calendar controls.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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5Point Loma · Public tree lightingconfirmed
Liberty Station holiday tree lighting
The tree-lighting celebration is at the North Promenade/Vesper Venue area. Use the mapped Liberty Station approach as orientation.
November 27, 2026, 5–9 p.m.
Public event; purchases and parking separate.
Address, sources & location
2850 Roosevelt Road, San Diego CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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6East Village · Ticketed holiday eventconfirmed
Petco Park / Holiday Wonderland
The operator calls this season’s event Holiday Wonderland. Go to the current Gallagher Square entry instructions, not an old Holiday Market ticket.
Select nights December 4–23, 2026.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
840 K Street, San Diego CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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7Balboa Park · Public festivalconfirmed
Balboa Park December Nights
December Nights is a two-day festival, not a nightly month-long light trail. Check street closures and shuttle instructions.
December 4, 2026, 4–10 p.m.; December 5, noon–10 p.m.
Festival admission free; purchases and some activities extra.
Address, sources & location
1549 El Prado, San Diego CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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