SantaCon in San Diego, CA

The listed SantaCon date for San Diego is December 12, 2026, which falls on the second Saturday of December. Because dates and details can change, recheck the event page before making travel or babysitter plans. The event page is where schedule changes would show up if the date or timing moves. Add the date to your calendar now so the weekend does not fill up.

Wear a Santa suit or another holiday costume; red, green and white outfits, elf looks and reindeer gear all fit the theme. December can feel mild or warm in California, so breathable fabrics beat heavy fur-trimmed suits. Comfortable shoes matter because you will be walking between bars. Test the outfit at home so you know it stays put.

Other California cities on our list with dates: Santa Barbara (Dec 12), Santa Cruz (Dec 12) and Santa Monica (Dec 12). Expect the same weekend schedule across them. Look at travel time before choosing, since distances can be longer than they look. Dates and details can change, so recheck each event page before you travel.

Anyone planning to drink should be 21 or older with a valid photo ID, and the event may apply its own limits. The event page is the place to confirm any age requirement the organizer sets. Never drive after drinking; plan a ride before you go. Do not lend your ID to anyone, since it will not work for them.

Participating bars and the route are not named on this page. Open the SantaCon San Diego event page for whatever the organizer has posted. Save the event page so you can check it for updates. Save the event details to your phone before leaving home. Ask your group to pick a backup meeting spot in case you get separated.

SantaCon San Diego is a holiday bar crawl where guests dress as Santa, elves or other festive characters and move from bar to bar. It runs casual and social, with plenty of photo-worthy costumes in every bar you step into. City-specific details belong on the event page, so use it rather than assumptions from other SantaCon cities. Going with friends makes it easier, since the night is more fun in a group.

We cannot confirm ticket availability or prices for San Diego from the data behind this page, so start with the event page. Prices can change as the date gets closer, so compare what you see on the day you buy. Group and refund policies, if any, are set per event, so read them before buying. Compare any bundle options only after confirming the date matches your plans.