La Jolla Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in La Jolla and surrounding areas
La Jolla comes alive for the Christmas season as coastal bluffs and village streets glimmer with Holiday lights and Christmas lights. Enjoy the Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights, stroll Christmas Card Lane, or visit Winter Wonder at Belmont Park for family activities and seaside festive events. From oceanfront displays to neighborhood markets and live holiday performances, La Jolla offers scenic lights and seasonal attractions perfect for a coastal holiday outing.
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Christmas Lights
25 eventsLEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
Christmas Markets
22 eventsOver 100 artisan vendors in a festive holiday market.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsTwo-day New Year's electronic music festival at Petco Park
Christmas Shows
7 events20th anniversary of traditional Irish holiday performance
Christmas Activities
38 eventsAnnual Christmas boat parade of lights on Mission Bay
Editor's Picks (6)
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Holidays at LEGOLAND California
(Carlsbad)
LEGO-themed holiday celebration with characters and fireworks
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PROPER NYE/NYD 2026
(San Diego)
Two-day New Year's electronic music festival at Petco Park
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Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
(San Diego)
Annual Christmas boat parade of lights on Mission Bay
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Christmas Card Lane
(San Diego)
Neighborhood-wide elaborate Christmas light displays
- Big Night San Diego (San Diego)
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Balboa Park December Nights
(San Diego)
San Diego's largest free holiday festival in Balboa Park.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in La Jolla
- La Valencia Holiday Events: High Tea and Santa Brunch Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
- La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival Returns Published: Tue, Nov 25, 2025
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La Jolla Christmas FAQ
The La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival is one of the biggest annual events, featuring a parade, tree lighting, and community celebrations in downtown La Jolla each December.
La Jolla’s holiday traditions blend coastal charm with festive events like the Christmas Parade featuring vintage vehicles and a camel, plus upscale dining with special holiday menus along the village streets.
La Jolla Village and nearby residential areas offer some of the best neighborhood displays, with streets decorated in festive lights ideal for walking or short drives.
Local artisan markets and vendor stalls are commonly found at the La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival, as well as other neighborhood markets throughout the season in downtown La Jolla.
Enjoy free neighborhood light displays, the San Diego Temple light show nearby, and community events like tree lightings and holiday festivals that often have no admission fee.
Families can enjoy the La Jolla Christmas Parade with its festive floats and live entertainment, holiday markets with crafts, and walkable light displays that create a magical experience for children.