Spend the first weekend of 2019 in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Whale Watching
When: Thru April
Each year, 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.
Holiday by the Bay
When: Thru January 5, 2019
Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel – One Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Slide into the season at San Diego’s exclusive waterfront holiday adventure park – Holiday by the Bay! Hilton San Diego Bayfront’s newly re-imagined holiday tradition features Reindeer Run, an exhilarating two-story 100-foot ice tubing slide; the Iceberg Bumpers ride; plus Shine, an hourly interactive dynamic light show. Celebrate the season with stocking decorating at Santa’s Workshop, cookie decorating at Claus Kitchen, and festive craft cocktail flights at Yule Lodge. Gather the family for sweet and savory treats from Elven Eatery and Kringle Bakery or sip cocoa and toast s’mores at a private Fireside Lounge.
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo
When: Thru January 6, 2018
Where: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
During Jungle Bells Presented by California Coast Credit Union the San Diego Zoo is transformed into a wild wonderland of twinkling lights, merry-making performances, and festive foods. From December 14 through January 6, special displays and scheduled events fill the Zoo—and guests—with holiday cheer.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
When: Thru January 6, 2019
Where: 500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is a holiday waiting to be made, with seasonal shopping, festive food and drinks, and stunning live shows.
Skating by the Sea
When: Thru January 6, 2019
Where: Hotel del Coronado – 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Skating by the Sea returns to Hotel del Coronado for the 14th year. This spectacular ice rink is located seaside on Windsor Lawn and features stunning views of the Pacific and Coronado beach. The Del’s iconic Victorian Building, adorned with thousands of white lights, provides a magical backdrop as holiday music fills the air and guests enjoy hot chocolate and libations. The Del’s Skating by the Sea partially benefits the Wish Kids served by Make-A-Wish San Diego.
Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station
When: Thru January 6, 2019
Where: 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Welcome to the Outdoor Rink at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station! Want to experience skating ice skating in the heart of America’s Finest City all while benefiting a great cause? Come to ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station and join us in a benefit for the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink – Thru January 27, 2019
- Hops on the Harbor with Fall Brewing – Thru January 26, 2019
- Skating by the Sea – Thru January 6, 2019
- Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station – Thru January 6, 2019
- Holiday by the Bay – Thru January 5, 2019
- Riding into the Holidays – Thru January 6, 2019
- 9th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny – January 5, 2019
- Sam Morril – January 3-5, 2019
- Exhibition “Abducting Reality” Alexander Arshansky – January 6 – March 24, 2019
- Leo Kottke – January 6, 2019
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
