- Santa’s Parade. Play in the snow – yes, snow! – at the Ferry Landing while waiting for Santa to arrive via ferry on December 6th to kick off a festive and fun parade down Orange Avenue. People line the streets with hot cocoa and shops stay open until 9 p.m., handing out treats and hosting special shopping deals while everyone celebrates. Santa cruises down the street in a vintage firetruck to Rotary Plaza where he lights the 75′ Christmas tree while the Coronado Community Band plays holiday tunes. coronadovisitorcenter.com/38th-annual-coronado-christmas-parade-and-santas-arrival-at-the-coronado-ferry-landing
- Parade of Lights. Watch over 80 boats decked out with holiday lights and decorations cruise by the Coronado Ferry Landing during the annual San Diego Parade of Lights on Sunday December 8 and 15 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Reserve a table at Candelas, Peohe’s or Il Fornio to enjoy dinner with a view of the parade. www.sdparadeoflights.org
- Skating by the Sea and Holiday Magic at the Del. The historic Hotel Del Coronado is transformed into a winter wonderland with beautiful vintage Christmas decorations, 100,000 twinkling lights, a huge tree in the lobby, Victorian carolers, visits from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and even a magical ice skating rink overlooking the Pacific Ocean from November 27 – January 5. www.hoteldel.com/holidays.aspx
- Holiday Gondola Cruise. Instead of dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, let Santa Claus paddle you through the peaceful canals of the Coronado Cays in an authentic Venetian gondola while serenading you with Christmas carols. Blankets, appetizers, wine glasses, and wine openers are included with your cruise. To make spirits bright, stop by Wine A Bit at 928 Orange Ave to pick up a bottle of vino to enjoy on your festive cruise. www.gondolacompany.com
- An American Christmas. Coronado’s Lamb’s Player Theater transports audiences back to 1912 for An American Christmas in the ballroom at the Hotel Del. Guests “join” the Marshall family for their entertaining holiday gathering filled with songs, stories, dancing, laughter and a delicious five course meal. Nightly from 6:30 – 9:30, December 17-26. www.lambsplayers.org/show.php?id=315
Happy Holidays!
Alisa Kerr
Alisa Kerr is a Coronado fan, resident, business owner, IBC member, Jr. Woman’s Club member, Beach Babe, and more. Since 2002 she has made it her hobby to explore, enjoy, and share all of the amazing things the Island has to offer. Alisa is a local attorney who’s firm, Kerr Law, takes pride in serving and supporting Coronado’s small businesses.