It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
San Diego’s most famous destinations are getting into the 'Holiday Spirit' with larger than life celebrations. From real snow to 40 foot tall trees to acrobatic elves, this year, you will not want to miss out on all the happiness leading up to Christmas Day. In fact, there will be 'kids jingle belling and everyone telling you, be of good cheer.'
Petco Park has been transformed into a 'Holiday Wonderland' (running now through December 23rd) that will incite plenty of 'oohs' and 'ahhs.' Maybe you’ve visited the colossal stadium to root for the Padres, but chances are you’ve never seen it like this before. For its second year in a row, from 4:30 to 9:30 pm, the park will be covered in thousands of glowing lights and in the middle of the field a 40 foot tree will hold center stage creating a spectacular display that will enchant and delight. Tickets start at $20 for adults, $10 for kids (children under 3 are free), and check out their website for info on military discounts. For $25 you can get a printed out photo with Santa and a commemorative Padres’ ornament. There will be a ‘Polar Express’ train circling the field ($5 per ride), allowing you to take in all the wonder. Concession stands will be open for those who might get a little hungry, and the merchandise stores will also be open to buy last-minute Christmas gifts for the sports fan in their life.
LEGOLand Holiday Snow Days & Winter Nights is truly an unbelievable sight! LEGOLand will have a blanket of snow this year, making it look like its Scandinavian country of origin more than Southern California. There will be so much snow, visitors will be able to build snowmen (accessorized with LEGO parts, of course), throw snow balls at colorful targets, ride snow tubes down the hill, and pretend for a day that it is going to be a white Christmas. Visitors of all ages will love the Holiday Light Show, which coordinates animated lights with favorite holiday tunes, for a festive mix of sight and sound. Families will love posing with the life size Santa and his reindeer or in front of the 30 foot tall Christmas Tree made entirely of brightly colored LEGOs. In the evening, fireworks will light up the sky from December 26 to the 31st. Mark this me on your calendar, as the snow will officially melt on January 4th.
In our opinion, you can't visit the San Diego Zoo enough times, and this week's annual 'Jungle Bells' celebration is the perfect excuse to go. The zoo will be chock full of festive activities until Christmas Day. Pay Santa a visit at his Igloo set up and bring a camera! The kids will love Dr. Zoolittle's telling his wacky version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Take a ride on the Holiday Train and zig zag around the park, passing by many of the new animal-shaped light sculptures scattered around the park just for Jungle Bells. Before you leave, before you check out the elves literally flying through the air, performing stunning acrobatic feats on a trampoline. Live music and carolers will provide the perfect holiday soundtrack as you wander through this wild Winter Wonderland. Don’t forget to tag photos your share on social media with the hashtag #sdzjunglebells for a chance to win a behind the scenes look at Polar Bear Plunge.
Call us today and book a home in Mission Bay, centrally located to all the Christmas fun! You'll be able to spend a day at each activity and still have time to unwind with a walk along the bay or on the beach boardwalk. After a week in Mission Bay you'll have no doubts that 'it's the hap-happiest season of all.'
