Pine Valley Camp Christmas
Visitors can wander along pine forest trails illuminated by over one million twinkling lights, complete with light sculptures and bridges. Attractions include an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink under the stars, a 200-foot snow tubing hill, and Santa's cozy cabin. Guests can also make holiday crafts, browse artisan gifts at the Christmas Village Market, and gather around fire pits for campfire stories and caroling.
What to Expect
Walkthrough mountain winter wonderland featuring over one million holiday lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Pine Valley
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Pine Valley Camp Christmas
Food & Drink
The extra-cost Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar offers gourmet hot chocolate and s'mores roasted by the fire pits.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Magical and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Starting from $15 per person. November dates are $5 off. The ticket includes the Million Lights Walk, Santa’s Village, and the Ice Skating Rink; a free photo with Santa is included with every family visit. Snow tubing is an additional $8. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5 PM – 10 PM on the listed event nights; 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM on scheduled event dates.
- Parking: Parking passes must be purchased in advance with tickets; on-site parking is $10 per vehicle. Overflow parking with shuttle service is available on peak nights.
Tips & Advice
- Sign up for the on-sale alert, since all 14 nights go on sale at the same time and tickets are limited per night.
- Buy your parking pass together with your tickets, because passes are required and must be purchased in advance.
- Choose a November night if you can, since the Early Bird Special takes money off every November date.
- Dress in layers, because temperatures at 3,700 feet are cooler than the coast and the ice rink and forest trails are outdoors.
- Pre-purchase snow tubing or the Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar with your tickets so you can skip the line on the night.
Special Events & Promotions
- Early Bird Special: discount on all November dates
- Christmas Eve closes early
- Snow tubing on the 200-foot hill is an add-on at extra cost
- Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar is a pre-purchase add-on
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with a ticket?
Admission covers the Million Lights Walk, Santa's Village with a free family photo, the outdoor ice skating rink, the Holiday Craft Workshop, the Christmas Village Market, and Campfire Stories & Caroling. Snow tubing and the Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar cost extra.
Do we need a parking pass?
Yes. A parking pass is required and must be bought in advance with your tickets. On peak nights there's overflow parking with a shuttle.
What should we wear?
Dress in layers. At 3,700 feet it's cooler than on the coast, and the trails, skating rink and tubing hill are all outdoors.
Is there food or drink?
The Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar serves gourmet hot chocolate, and you roast s'mores by the fire pits. It's a pre-purchase add-on.
What's the drive like?
It's about 45 minutes east of San Diego on I-8 to the Pine Valley exit. The mountain roads can be winding, so allow extra time.
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