Christmas Markets Near San Diego 2026
6 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown San Diego, closest first, 4 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to San Diego First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego holiday craft fair on Broadway Pier San Diego, CA · under a mile from downtown | Dec 12 to 13, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| San Diego Holiday Market at Petco Park San Diego, CA · under a mile from downtown | Dec 4 to 23, 2026 | Open days within these dates not yet published | Ticket |
| San Diego Christmas Market San Diego, CA · 1 mile northeast | Dec 4 to 5, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| San Diego Made Holiday Market San Diego, CA · 3 miles northwest | Nov 28 to 29, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| Mission Trails Regional Park holiday market San Diego, CA · 9 miles northeast | Nov 14 to 15, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| San Diego German Christmas Market El Cajon, CA · 13 miles east | Dec 12 to 13, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown San Diego; the drive is longer.
Christmas Light Shows Near San Diego
| Light Show | Dates | Type | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells San Diego, CA | Dec 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Zoo lights | Ticket |
| San Diego Botanic Garden Lightscape Encinitas, CA | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | Botanical garden lights | Ticket |
Zoo lights, garden trails and drive-through shows within 40 miles. Every light show we list.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in San Diego affiliate
Worth the Drive From San Diego
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Christmas Markets Near San Diego: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to San Diego?
San Diego holiday craft fair on Broadway Pier, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 12 to 13, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near San Diego?
By how often people search for it, San Diego Christmas Market (1 mile northeast), then San Diego Made Holiday Market (3 miles northwest).
When do Christmas markets near San Diego open in 2026?
Mission Trails Regional Park holiday market opens first, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. San Diego Holiday Market at Petco Park is the last to close, on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near San Diego charge admission?
San Diego holiday craft fair on Broadway Pier, San Diego Holiday Market at Petco Park, San Diego Made Holiday Market and San Diego German Christmas Market charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
By state: Christmas markets in California. Starting somewhere else? Find the markets closest to your ZIP code. How we check dates.