5 Reasons to Hit the Beach This Holiday Season
San Diego has warm weather all year long, and the holiday season is no exception. While a beach getaway is great during any month, the holiday season offers more reasons than ever to get your toes in the sand.
Virtual Santa Run – December 12th – December 25th, 2020
This is one of the most festive 5K runs there is. Don’t miss the spectacle of hundreds of runners in a ‘Sunny Santa’ suit racing through the streets of San Diego, plus a kid run and a dog run. Be sure to stay for the celebration after at the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade, where all participants receive a complimentary drink.
Christmas on Crystal Pier – Cancelled for 2020
Forget the typical photo with Santa in the mall and head to Crystal Pier, which is just a quick walk from the hotel, for a celebration of the holiday season that only San Diego can deliver. From a tree lighting at sunset to decorated wreaths, experience the spirit of the season with friends and family.
Ocean Beach Holiday Tree on the Beach
The Ocean Beach Christmas tree is displayed at the end of Newport Avenue for all to enjoy during the holiday season. Don’t miss this Kodak moment just steps from the Ocean Beach Pier. This pier is a 15-minute drive from Pacific Terrace.
Pacific Beach Holiday Parade – Cancelled for 2020
It’s not technically on the beach, but just a few blocks inland, it’s one of San Diego’s oldest holiday parades. The parade starts a short walk away from Pacific Terrace Hotel, on Garnet Avenue and Haines Street, and continues back toward the ocean, running up Bayard Street, which runs parallel to the beach.
Beach Walks
For a leisurely activity during the holiday season, simply take a walk along one of the local beaches to collect seashells for decorating special holiday gifts. When you stay at Pacific Terrace Hotel, you can step from your room to the sand in mere moments.