Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular
Visitors can wander the Holiday Light Trail illuminated by millions of lights and snap photos with Santa and friends. The festival features live music, an eco-friendly synthetic Glice skating rink, a holiday gift market, and food and drink vendors. Additional offerings include a Holiday Wine Walk, a children's play area with inflatables and slides, and private igloos with fire-pit tables.
What to Expect
Seaside holiday wonderland with dazzling lights and eco-friendly Glice skating.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
CBF Productions
Food & Drink
Local food vendors offer a variety of options, alongside holiday cocktails, beer, wine, hot chocolate, apple cider, and water.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light fans
Vibe
Festive coastal wonderland
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No dollar amounts are stated. General Admission includes festival entry, the Holiday Light Trail, photos with Santa & friends, and live music and entertainment. Skating, Frosty's Fun Zone, and food and drinks are purchased separately. Skating can be added to a General Admission ticket or an Igloo / Fire Pit Table reservation, and skate rentals are included. Frosty's Fun Zone offers individual ride tickets or an unlimited wristband; some specialty rides are not included with the wristband. A Holiday Wine Walk ticket includes a souvenir tasting cup, a map, eight wine samples, and access to the Holiday Light Trail. Igloo reservations include admission for 6; Fire Pit Table reservations include admission for 4. Food and drink are not included with either reservation; a charcuterie box or hot chocolate may be added at additional cost. – Get tickets
- Hours: Event hours: 4 PM to 9 PM; the Holiday Light Trail opens at dusk, around 5:30 PM, each evening.
- Parking: Paid on-site parking is available; a Parking Pass can be purchased in advance when buying tickets.
- Accessibility: The venue is ADA-compliant.
- Pets: Only service animals are permitted.
Tips & Advice
- Buy a Parking Pass along with your tickets so on-site parking is sorted before you arrive.
- Bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots sleigh if you visit by December 19, when the collection ends.
- Check in at the reservation stand right at your reserved time, since igloo and fire pit windows start and end as listed and late arrivals aren't refunded.
- Leave backpacks, coolers and outside food at home; only sealed water bottles are allowed, and security checks every bag at entry.
- Add Purchase Protection when you buy if your plans might change, since the event runs rain or shine and there are no refunds otherwise.
Special Events & Promotions
- Toys for Tots "Stuff the Sleigh" drive: bring unwrapped toys during operating hours until December 19.
- Holiday Wine Walk tickets, sold separately, include a souvenir cup, a station map and eight wine samples.
- Private igloo (6 guests) and fire pit table (4 guests) reservations with a fire for s'mores and a server for drinks.
- Glice skating can be added to General Admission or an igloo or fire pit reservation, and skate rentals are included.
- Private party spaces for groups: Frosty's Party Patch, The Holiday Terrace and Tipsy Elf Hideaway.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does General Admission include?
General Admission covers festival entry, the Holiday Light Trail, photos with Santa and friends, and live music and entertainment. Skating, Frosty's Fun Zone, and food and drinks cost extra.
What comes with an igloo or fire pit table?
Igloo reservations include admission for 6, a fenced seating area with a furnished igloo and fire pit table, a server for drinks, the Light Trail, live entertainment and photos with Santa. Fire pit tables include admission for 4 with similar perks. Food and drinks aren't included, but you can add a charcuterie box or hot chocolate.
What is there for little kids?
Frosty's Fun Zone has inflatable bouncers, slides and rock climbing. Buy individual ride tickets or an unlimited wristband. Some specialty rides aren't covered by the wristband.
What is the Holiday Wine Walk?
Wine Walk ticket holders get a souvenir tasting cup and a map of tasting stations around the park. You sample eight different wines as you explore, and the ticket includes the Holiday Light Trail.
What can't I bring in?
No outside food or drinks, except sealed, unopened water bottles. Backpacks, coolers, weapons and drugs are also banned, and security checks every bag at entry. Photos are welcome, but professional equipment and tripods aren't allowed.
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