San Diego is a very active city with a lot of fun things to do all year long. Even though you might not believe it, but it does get a little cold in the winter. But the sky is still as splendid as the rest of the year, you can find a lot of great winter activities to do outdoors in San Diego. Here is a list of winter activities, kids and adults can enjoy.
Daytime Winter Activities in San Diego:
Once you’ve discovered all the neighborhoods and enjoyed all the popular attractions San Diego has to offer, there are still a lot of other fun winter activities waiting for you.
- Ice Skating
Every year, in front of the Horton Plaza Mall in Downtown, an ice rink is built for fun ice skating adventure. The rink is opened from 10 am to 10 pm. It gets pretty crowded on the weekend, but for $12, you should expect a lot of people to be interested!
- The Poinsettia Display
If you like flowers, another great winter activity in San Diego is to visit the Poinsettia display in the Botanical Garden of Balboa Park. It is free from Friday to Wednesday. Every flower has something unique to appreciate, and the poinsettias give the garden the perfect Christmas touch.
- The Big Bay Balloon Parade
On December 30th, starting at 10 am, the Big Bay Balloon Parade goes on in San Diego! Kids love this winter activity. 
While enjoying the magnificent view of Downtown San Diego and the Bay, you will be amazed by the large balloons floating above you, each more impressive than the other. It is the largest balloon parade in the US. It is really worth it and promises a fun time. What a better way to get ready for new years celebrations than with music, marching bands and colorful and exceptional balloons!
Nighttime Winter Activities in San Diego:
San Diego offers a lot of evening winter activities as well.
- The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
On December 20th, put on your warm sweaters, warm coats and scarves and go to San Diego Bay Downtown. As we enter the Holiday Season, a special night to start the celebration is organized on the water! A Parade of 80 boats, decorated, full of lights float from Shelter Island to Coronado, accompanied by firework. It starts at 5:30 pm. Don’t miss the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights!
- Newport Art Walk
Every last Saturday of the month, in Ocean Beach on Newport Ave, the Newport Art Walk takes place from 7 to 10pm. It is a fun evening activity to plan, especially during the Holiday Season, as the street is decorated with Christmas lights. So come enjoy art, food and music.
- The Grinch at The Old Glob Theater
Every year the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park presents the famous Dr. Seuss’ play: How the Grinch stole Christmas. It is truly an awesome, joyful and cheerful evening activity to share with the family that will put you in the right mood for Christmas. Songs, humor and amazing decor make this play a must during Christmas.
Of course, You can also plan a fun day sledding in Julian, followed by a hot apple cider and a nice slice of apple pie. Or you can even plan a fun ski adventure in Big Bear. And don’t forget, if it is cold outside and you don’t want to spend the all day at home, Balboa Park Museums are free every Tuesday nights, allowing you to walk around the park, hoping from museum to museum!
San Diego keeps you busy all year long. So don’t wait come and visit!
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