SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration

Mission Bay trades sunshine for snowflakes this holiday season as SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration returns with more than one million lights, real reindeer, and San Diego's biggest Christmas tree, the 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights.

New this year, Baby Shark leads an interactive musical journey to the North Pole, dolphins celebrate the holiday traditions of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands in Dolphin Island Christmas, Mrs. Claus and her elves dance through the park in the Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade, and Paige the Elf hosts North Pole Storytime.

Families can also catch Clyde & Seamore's Christmas Special, A Stocking Full of Soul, and Toymaker Trouble, take photos with Santa and Rudolph, watch nightly snowfall and the Donner and Blitzen's Lazer Light Show, and sip candy-topped hot chocolate.

📅 Dates & Times

Daily, Friday, November 13, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027

During regular park hours (hours vary by day; check the park calendar)

A Christmas Wish Fireworks: Saturday, December 12, and Thursday, December 31

📍 Venue

SeaWorld San Diego

500 SeaWorld Dr.

San Diego, CA 92109

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

Included with SeaWorld San Diego park admission. Single-day tickets start at $59.99 online for select dates, and prices vary by day.

Buy tickets on the official SeaWorld San Diego site

🍔 Food

Seasonal entrées, holiday desserts, candy-topped hot chocolate, and holiday cocktails are sold throughout the park. Dine with Orcas & Santa (November 13 – December 24) requires a separate reservation.

🚙 Parking

Please check the website for more information.

🌐 Website Link

SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration

🧭 Directions

Click on "Google" on the map for directions.

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