FreeOceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
Sat, Dec 127:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Second Saturday of December, Dec 12, 2026; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oceanside Harbor Village280 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054 · 36.7 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; flat marina boardwalk; stroller accessible; free harbor viewing
FreeFree public waterfront viewing around Oceanside Harbor
About this adventure
North County San Diego's premier nautical holiday tradition fills Oceanside Harbor with festively decorated fishing dories, sailboats, catamarans, and paddleboards. Boaters dress in vibrant costumes and string thousands of sparkling holiday lights that shimmer across the marina waters. Spectators can set up blankets and folding chairs anywhere around the harbor rim or dine on outdoor covered patios at Harbor Village. The harbor boardwalk is flat, paved, and ideal for pushing strollers, with free public parking lots nearby.
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