San Diego is a popular vacation destination at just about any time of the year. However, as far as Christmas vacation destinations go, the Southern California city does not instantly come to mind for most people. In this post, we share some alternative Christmas Eve activities in San Diego for the whole family. Most people equate the Christmas holidays with snow-covered slopes and frosted forests, not sunshine and sandy beaches. Yet, who says sunshine and sand can’t make for a winter wonderland, albeit of a different kind?
Disclaimer: This is a contributed guest post.
Unique Ways to Celebrate Christmas Eve in San Diego
San Diego has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike when it comes to holiday activities and ambience. If you find yourself in America’s Finest City at Christmas, check out these unique ways to celebrate the holiday.
Festival of Lights
San Diego has its fair share of attractions that are remarkable in and of themselves. String those attractions with Christmas lights, and they are elevated to something bordering on otherworldly. Old Town Trolley Tours hosts tours up through Christmas Eve and takes you through some of the city’s most decked-out neighbourhoods, including Balboa Park, Embarcadero, Seaport Village and, of course, Old Town.
Christmas Tree Trail
If you didn’t have the time or space to find or place a Christmas tree in your hotel or rental, know that you don’t have to go without this time-honoured tradition. You will find famous Christmas trees dotting the San Diego landscape, beginning in Little Italy, heading up Fifth Avenue and going out toward Balboa Park.
Regardless of which path you choose, save the Coronado tree for the grand finale. The tree at Hotel del Coronado was the world’s first outdoor electrified living Christmas tree and, though it’s not the same tree from yore, today’s trees are just as iconic in their own rights.
Disney Christmas
Though located in the nearby city of Anaheim, Disneyland is often a go-to Christmas Eve destination for San Diego residents, and for a good reason. The Happiest Place on Earth becomes even more so during the holidays, for reasons you will have to explore for yourself.
Anaheim Disneyland is the first Disney theme park built outside of the state of Florida. It was originally constructed by Walt Disney in 1955 and is now one of California’s most popular tourist attractions.
The mission statement for Anaheim Disneyland is, “To provide an atmosphere that delights our guests.” With this goal, they strive to provide a place that captures the essence of imagination and provides guests with a magical experience, never more so than at Christmas!
Disneyland’s popularity comes from its commitment to delivering on these principles year-round. They do this by providing different types of entertainment during each season to create new experiences.
Celebrating Christmas Eve at Sea
Of course, no San Diego holiday would be complete without one or several nautical-themed activities. If you’re looking for a truly unique way to spend this most treasured of holidays, consider doing one of the following:
Schedule a San Diego Boat Charter
From weddings to anniversaries to corporate events, San Diego boat charter companies host it all, and there is no reason they can’t host Christmas Eve celebrations. Whether you want to keep the event intimate with a private sunset cruise San Diego for your immediate family or want to schedule a family shindig, you’re sure to make memories of a lifetime with a holiday boat tour.
Rent a Yacht
For a truly remarkable Christmas that your family will not soon forget, consider a yacht rental San Diego. Imagine waking up on Christmas Day to the gentle rocking of the waves, the sounds of water lapping at the hull and the sunrise seemingly at your fingertips. Whether you celebrate a traditional Christmas in the cabin or keep it more relaxed by enjoying coffee and pastries on the bow, such a Christmas will promise to be the Christmas of a lifetime for you and your loved ones.
Think out of the box this Christmas by spending yours in San Diego. Be sure not to miss out on the activities and plan your itinerary well in advance.
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