# Coastal Christmas Del Mar at Del Mar Fairgrounds > Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 11 – Dec 26 · 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 - Ages: All ages; toddler-friendly activities, ice skating, and walk-through light maze; stroller accessible - Price: $20–$25 general admission; free for children under 3; ice skating ticketed separately - Organizer: Del Mar Fairgrounds - Official page: https://coastalchristmasdelmar.com/tickets/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/coastal-christmas-del-mar-at-del-mar-fairgrounds--listing-b670df5943660dc2e820d4e7 ## About Transforming the Del Mar Fairgrounds along the Pacific coast, Coastal Christmas is a massive multi-acre holiday winter wonderland. The event features a towering walk-through illuminated light maze, real ice skating on a 6,000-square-foot refrigerated rink, and a dedicated Glice eco-slide for toddlers. Families can stroll through the holiday artisan village, take photos with Santa Claus, and relax in heated indoor pavilions featuring holiday snacks, local craft cider, and sweet hot chocolate. 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