Celebrate the New Year by spending the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
New Years Eve San Diego Style
Who needs Times Square when you can celebrate in San Diego? Pamper yourself and your loved ones by ringing in the New Year with all night parties, cruises on the bay, family friendly bashes and more!
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Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2016 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade – a San Diego Bowl Games Production. As always, this exciting family event brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons – more than any other parade!
Where: Embarcadero, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 27, 2016
Parade Start: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
National Funding Holiday Bowl
Don’t miss America’s Finest Bowl Experience! This signature San Diego event annually showcases a thrilling game between some of college football’s most competitive conferences, the Big Ten and the Pac-12. This year it’s the Minnesota Golden Gophers taking on the Washington State Cougars! Don’t miss the electrifying pageantry, excitement and football thrills this year!
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
When: December 27, 2016
Kick Off: 4:00 PM
Cost: $45-$105
> Find out more about the National Funding Holiday Bowl
San Diego International Auto Show
The San Diego International Auto Show features an incredible variety of new vehicles under one roof, including over 400 vehicles from 40 global manufacturers. The 2016 model-year vehicles on display will feature the newest technology to enhance the driving experience, all packaged in luxurious interiors and wrapped in cutting edge designs. When not captivated by the cars, show visitors can participate in exciting, fun new features, family entertainment, and interactive activities.
Where: San Diego Convention Center – 111 West Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: December 29, 2016 – January 2, 2017
Cost: $8-$12
> Find out more about the San Diego International Auto Show
San Diego Chargers VS. Kansas City Chiefs
On New Years Day, the Chargers face the Kansas City Chiefs for the final home game of the regular season. Don’t forget to get to the stadium early to check out all the pre-game festivities. The parking lot will open 5 hours before kick-off and Qualcomm Stadium will open its gates approximately 90 minutes before kick-off. We hope to see you there!
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
When: January 1, 2017
Kick Off: 1:25 PM
Cost: Check website for seat pricing
> Find out more about the Chargers vs. Chiefs
San Diego’s Holiday Attraction Action
San Diego’s world-class attractions get all decked out for the holidays with plenty of lights, appearances by Santa, festive shows, music and more.
- SeaWorld’s SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
When: Thru January 1, 2017 - Holidays at LEGOLAND
When: Thru January 1, 2017 - Jungle Bells
When: Thru January 2, 2017
Whale Watching
More than 20,000 gray whales make a 10,000 mile round-trip journey from Alaska to the lagoons of Baja California, where the females give birth to their calves. With 70 miles of coastline directly in the migration path, San Diego is an ideal destination to see this impressive parade of gentle giants.
> Find out more about Whale Watching in San Diego
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
Thanks to moderate temperatures, getting outdoors is a great local holiday pastime, so why not get outdoors and enjoy ice skating.
- Fantasy on Ice
Where: ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station – 2640 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
When: Thru January 8, 2017 - Skate by the Bay
Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront – 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Thru January 2, 2017 - Skating by the Sea
Where: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
When: Thru January 2, 2017 - Viejas Ice-Skating Rink
Where: 5000 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901
When: Thru January 29, 2017
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- DELights in the Garden Patio – Thru January 1, 2017
- Seas ‘n’ Greetings at Birch Aquarium at Scripps – Thru December 31, 2016
- Garden of Lights – Thru December 30, 2016
- Bumble Bee Seafoods 5k Run/Walk – December 27, 2016
- Grand Chanukah Celebration – December 27, 2016
- Afternoon Tea at the Museum of Man – December 28, 2016
- Menorah Lighting by Congregation Beth Am – December 28, 2016
- Big Jay Oakerson – December 29-31, 2016
- Tidepool Adventure with Birch Aquarium – December 30, 2016
- Brett Bodly – December 30, 2016
- Jim Brickman – December 30, 2016
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
