Get a First Look at Duck Dive’s Great Dickens Holiday Pop-Up in Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is getting ready for the holidays, and Duck Dive is giving you a head start. The beach bar and eatery is hosting a first look at its annual Great Dickens Holiday Pop-Up.

It’s a chance to be among the first to see the festive transformation and try the new limited-time cocktails and food specials. Think of it as a sneak peek at the season, with a drink in hand.

Duck Dive transforms into a holiday wonderland for the Great Dicken’s Holiday Pop-Up

Your First Look Comes With a Feast

Duck Dive invites you to step into the pop-up before it opens to the public. First, you’ll get a chance to see the 2026 transformation up close, from the decorations to the new menu. Best of all, you’ll do it while the season is just getting started.

The first-look evening starts with family-style appetizers, followed by one entrée and two drinks. As a result, you can settle in and taste your way through the new specials, one bite and sip at a time.

The limited-time cocktails and food are the stars, and you’ll be among the first to try them. Bring a friend or two and share the table. RSVP by the deadline to save your spot.

Festive Cocktails and Christmas Decor

Duck Dive is a neighborhood bar just 120 steps from the beach, and when the pop-up arrives, it gets a full holiday makeover. Expect over-the-top Christmas decorations and twinkling lights, all inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

The holiday cocktails are the real draw:

Berry Christmas, Everyone! blends vodka, elderflower liqueur, blueberry cordial, lime juice, and Coco Lopez.
Scrooged is a warm embrace of a red wine blend, blood orange aperitif, and mulling spices, ideal for cozying up with loved ones on a crisp evening.
The Great Dickens is a sharable blend of vodka, apple cider blend, and lemon juice, served in a Santa punch bowl that serves four.

The Great Dicken’s Holiday Pop-Up brings festive vibes to Pacific Beach

Duck Dive is still finalizing the food menu, and updates will arrive as the pop-up gets closer. In the meantime, check back soon to see what’s cooking, because the food is sure to be as festive as the cocktails.

Keep the Holiday Fun Going

The pop-up opens to everyone after the first look and runs every evening, with reservations highly encouraged. Call Duck Dive to book your table, and bring the whole crew for a night of holiday cheer by the beach. Want a peek at past setups? Check out the Great Dickens Pop-Up on Instagram.