Winter Wonder at Belmont Park Returns With a Million Twinkling Lights
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park is back, and this year they’ve cranked things up with over one million twinkling lights transforming the beachside destination into a holiday experience that combines coastal cheer with Christmas magic.
The lineup runs through early January and includes everything from trivia nights to cocktail pop-ups, ornament decorating, and DJ-spun holiday tunes on weekends.
Winter Wonder Weekends
Seasonal Treats
Belmont Park is offering exclusive winter specialties available only for a limited time – festive sips and cozy bites designed specifically for the season. These aren’t just regular menu items with holiday names slapped on them; they’re seasonal offerings created to complement the Winter Wonder experience.
Holiday Face Painting
Kids can get vibrant holiday designs at Winter Wonder. The two-hour window gives you flexibility to stop by whenever it works with your schedule, and the face painting adds an extra layer of festivity to the afternoon.
📆 Every Saturday and Sunday from 3 PM to 5 PM
Decorate Ornaments
Draft is hosting Ornament Decorating Nights on (last booking at 8 PM). It’s $10 per guest, making it accessible for families who want a festive evening activity that’s hands-on rather than just passive entertainment. The timing works well – early enough for kids to participate but late enough that it feels like an evening out.
📆 December 9, 16, and 23 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Classic Holiday Movies Trivia
Draft in Belmont Park is hosting Christmas Classic Films Twisted Trivia. If you know every line from Home Alone or National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, this is your moment. The event covers timeless favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, The Grinch, and more.
Named Best Trivia Night in San Diego by the SDReader, Twisted Trivia delivers interactive gameshow-style rounds like Family Feud and Picture Round, free shots for one lucky team, and prizes for the top performers. They recommend arriving around 5:30 PM to secure a good seat since it fills up.
📆 December 17, 6 PM
Jingle Jams
DJ-spun holiday tunes create the soundtrack to your afternoon at Belmont Park. It adds energy without requiring you to commit to a specific activity – just background vibes while you explore Winter Wonder.
📆 Every Saturday and Sunday | 2 PM – 5 PM
🎟️ Buy tickets here
Winter Wonderland Cocktail Pop-Up at Draft
Draft’s Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up runs through January 4, featuring over-the-top holiday decor and exclusive handcrafted cocktails celebrating seasonal flavors. It’s decked out in whimsical wonderland style, creating the kind of Instagram-worthy environment that also happens to serve solid drinks.
The pop-up gives adults a reason to visit beyond just accompanying kids to the rides and lights.
ℹ️ View menu here
The Beachside Advantage
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park works because it combines holiday traditions with coastal location. You’re getting Christmas magic with beach views, which is very San Diego. The million-plus twinkling lights create atmosphere while the ocean provides a backdrop you won’t find at inland holiday events.
See you there!
Head to Belmont Park, soak in the million lights, hit up the trivia night or cocktail pop-up, and experience Christmas magic with a coastal twist.
📆 Winter Wonder runs through early January
📍 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego
🎟️ Winter Wonder season pass is available here
ℹ️ More info here
See you there, San Diego!
