Save 50% On Tickets To These Great San Diego Holiday Events…Here’s How

There are still tickets available to some really fun holiday events in San Diego, and we’ve found 50% off deals to a bunch of them through our partner GoldStar!

So grab a date and hit the town!

Click the link above each picture to visit the event’s website, and click the link below the picture to access the discouned ticket deal.

Enjoy!

Watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” On the Big Screen at Balboa Theatre

I never miss this holiday classic! The Balboa Theatre is a beautiful place to see it, and they have some cool packages that include your ticket, popcorn and drink.

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See the Lights of San Diego While Sipping Cocktails on a Cruise

Hornblower has several different holiday-themed cruises available that let you enjoy the views of San Diego from the water while sipping on bubbly!

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Watch the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights on a Kayak Tour!

For those of you who are a little more adventurous, this will be an amazing way to see the parade!

Pro tip: be sure to pack extra, warm clothes so you can stick around after the tour and still be comfortable!

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Watch the Whales on a HornBlower Whale Watching Cruise

It’s officially the start of whale watching season in San Diego…don’t miss these magnificent creatures as they migrate!

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Listen to Christmas Music Performed by 9 Time Grammy Nominee Sax Player Dave Koz

Koz will be joined by special guests Jonathan Butler, Ashford and Simpson’s Valerie Simpson and Kenny Lattimore.

Together, they put on a high-energy show filled with fresh renditions of holiday classics as well as other selections that capture the spirit of the season.

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We’re lucky enough to have not one…not two…but THREE professional performances of The Nutcracker in San Diego!

Pick the one that’s best for you:

See The Nutcracker at Civic Theatre

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See The Nutcracker at Spreckels

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See The Nutcracker at Mandeville Auditorium in La Jolla

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