Holiday Festival
Visitors gather along the beach and resort grounds to watch Santa skydive onto the sand and meet him for photos. The celebration features holiday choral performances by local school children, beachfront ice skating, and a dazzling fireworks display over the ocean. Guests can also enjoy a light show set to music with snow flurries across the resort's historic pine trees.
What to Expect
Beachfront celebration featuring a skydiving Santa, fireworks, and outdoor ice skating.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and spectacular
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Skating by the Sea: 4-10 pm; Skydiving Santa: 4:30 pm; Lightshow Spectacular: 5-9 pm, every 30 minutes; Fireworks Show: 6:45 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Pick up a Santa Pass on-site to reserve a photo time slot; online reservations are unavailable for this festival date.
- Arrive early for the beach fireworks so you have time to find a comfortable viewing spot.
- Dress in warm layers for the beachfront skating, fireworks, and evening light show, which take place outdoors.
- Wear comfortable shoes for moving between the beach, Windsor Lawn rink, and Founders Lawn light show.
- Keep your plans flexible because event times and details are weather permitting and may change.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa skydives onto Del Beach on Dec. 2; on-site Santa Passes secure a photo time slot, with no online reservations.
- The Lightshow Spectacular is new this year.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the festival suitable for children?
Yes. It is open to all, and the program includes Skydiving Santa and photos with Santa.
How do families get a photo time with Santa?
Santa Passes are distributed on-site to secure a time slot. Online reservations are not available for this date.
What can visitors see and do at the festival?
The program includes Coronado school performances, beachfront ice skating, Skydiving Santa, photos with Santa, a light show with music and snow flurries, and fireworks.
What should I know about the event schedule?
School performance times and Santa photo details are to be announced. Event times and details are weather permitting and may change.
Where can I find food during the festival?
The resort has dining options ranging from tacos and cocktails to pizza, grab-and-go sandwiches, and seafood.
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