Coastal Christmas Returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds
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The magic of the holidays returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds this winter as Coastal Christmas opens for the 2026 season, welcoming guests back for an unforgettable holiday experience filled with dazzling lights, festive traditions, seasonal entertainment, and memory-making moments for all ages.
Open on select nights December 11–26, Coastal Christmas transforms the Del Mar Fairgrounds into a sparkling holiday destination where families, friends, and couples can stroll through an immersive Holiday Light Trail, glide across the eco-friendly Glice® skating rink, browse the Holiday Market, enjoy the Holiday Wine Walk, visit Santa for complimentary photos, and experience Frosty's Fun Zone. Guests can also gather around cozy Fire Pit Tables or reserve private Igloos to celebrate the season together.
More than a holiday lights event, Coastal Christmas is designed to create traditions that families return to year after year—where every visit becomes part of the memories that make the holidays so special.
Tickets are on sale now at coastalchristmasdelmar.com, with admission on select nights starting at $23 for adults and $17 for children, plus applicable fees.
Set just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Coastal Christmas offers a uniquely Southern California holiday experience, combining the warmth of the coast with the magic of the season. From festive lights and holiday attractions to seasonal treats and unforgettable experiences, there's something for every generation to enjoy.
For tickets and additional information, visit CoastalChristmasDelMar.com.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
The 22nd District Agricultural Association (22nd DAA) manages and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds; its nearby equestrian facility, the Horsepark; and the Del Mar Golf Center, on behalf of the State of California. No tax monies are used in the operation of these facilities. The Del Mar Fairgrounds supports its budget through admission, parking and facility rental fees. The Fairgrounds, including its parking lots, is approximately 340 acres; Horsepark is approximately 65 acres. The Fairgrounds and Horsepark are the sites of nearly 350 events each year. They include weddings, receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, equestrian and other animal shows, concerts, craft shows, home shows and other social and consumer events.View the event calendar for a day-to-day view of the latest events. Location The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, in the city of Del Mar, California. From Interstate 5, take the Via de la Valle exit and head west (a left turn from the freeway exit if you are northbound; a right turn if you are southbound). Take Via De La Valle to Jimmy Durante Boulevard and turn left. The Fairgrounds will be on your right. Del Mar Horsepark is about two miles east of the Fairgrounds at the corner of Via de la Valle and El Camino Real, at 14550 El Camino Real. Facilities Fairgrounds facilities feature 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, ranging from the Grandstand luxury suites, perfect for an intimate gathering of 10-20 people, to O’Brien Hall, which can hold up to 6,800 people. Also, the Fairgrounds has several outdoor venues, including the Grandstand and the Del Mar Arena, which can seat as many as 7,000 people. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is a permanent venue location to such seasonal attractions as: - Del Mar National Horse Show - San Diego County Fair - The Scream Zone - Surfside Race Place - PBR: Professional Bull Riding - Del Mar Thoroughbred Club