A Pine Valley Winter Wonderland Awaits at Camp Christmas

Ready to crank up your holiday spirit to eleven? Camp Christmas is back for its fourth spectacular year, transforming Pine Valley into San Diego‘s most magical holiday experience.

This winter wonderland is packing enough festive fun to make Santa’s elves jealous, with dazzling displays that’ll make Clark Griswold’s light show look like a nightlight!

Camp Christmas, most magical holiday experience

A Holiday Spectacular That’ll Knock Your Stockings Off

Hold onto your hot cocoa because this wonderland is wild! Hundreds of thousands of lights boogie through the pine trees, synced perfectly to your favorite holiday tunes.

Every hour unleashes a new spectacle, from the jaw-dropping H2O on the Glow water show (think Bellagio fountains meet North Pole) to live performances that’ll have you jingling all the way in the Camp Christmas Chalet.

And when Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” lights up the night sky at 8:55 PM? Pure holiday magic!

Got kiddos? They’ll flip over the winter hayrides, zoom around on the expanded Pine Valley Train Depot, and trade secrets with Sappy, San Diego’s chattiest Christmas tree.

For those seeking more adventure, we’ve got archery at the new Bow & Arrow Arcade (bullseyes earn you Camp Christmas Cash!), bouncy castles at Candy Cane Corner, and laser tag that’ll have even teenagers putting down their phones.

Feast Like It’s December 25!

Forget your diet until January! The Alpine Peak Buffet is serving up comfort food that tastes like a warm holiday hug—we’re talking steaming soups, fresh cornbread, and all the fixings.

Over at Rick’s, the BBQ sandwiches on King’s Hawaiian rolls are so good, you might skip cookies for Santa. Speaking of sweets, the Sugar Shack is basically the North Pole’s candy department. Cap it off with some DIY s’mores under the stars, and you’ve got yourself a perfect holiday evening.

Camp Christmas

See you there!

The holiday party runs select dates from November 15 to December 22, including November 15 to 17, 22 to 24, 29 to December 1, then December 6 to 8, 13 to 14, and 18 to 22.

Join us from 5:30 PM to 9 PM for San Diego’s most magical holiday experience at Camp Christmas, 8668 Pine Creek Road in Pine Valley (91962). Pro tip: At 4,000 feet elevation, it gets North Pole nippy, so bundle up!

Join the festivities for $15 online or $17 at the door for adults (16+), $10 online or $12 at the door for youth (5 to 15), and free for future elves under four. Military families save $2 at the door.

Want extra holiday thrills? Add laser tag ($10/15 minutes), conquer the Tree Top Climbing Wall ($5/climb), or get your face painted into a festive masterpiece ($5).

Snag your tickets here before online sales close one hour pre-event. Follow the merriment on Instagram and Facebook. Service dogs welcome with documentation, but other furry friends should stay cozy at home for this one!

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    November 15, 2024 5:30 pm
  • End Date
    December 22, 2024 9:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Address
    Camp Christmas, 8668 Pine Creek Road Pine Valley, CA 91962
  • Tickets
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    November 15, 2024 5:30 pm
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    Camp Christmas, 8668 Pine Creek Road Pine Valley, CA 91962
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