Illustration of visitors walking among giant light sculptures of a reindeer, a candy cane arch and snowflakes (Pine Valley Camp Christmas)

Pine Valley Camp Christmas

Visitors can wander along pine forest trails illuminated by over one million twinkling lights, complete with light sculptures and bridges. Attractions include an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink under the stars, a 200-foot snow tubing hill, and Santa's cozy cabin. Guests can also make holiday crafts, browse artisan gifts at the Christmas Village Market, and gather around fire pits for campfire stories and caroling.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

pinevalleycampchristmas.com

When

Tickets

Starting from $15 per person. November dates are $5 off. The ticket includes the Million Lights Walk, Santa’s Village, and the Ice Skating Rink; a free photo with Santa is included with every family visit. Snow tubing is an additional $8.

Hours

5 PM – 10 PM on the listed event nights; 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM on scheduled event dates.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Pine Valley

Food & Drink

The extra-cost Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar offers gourmet hot chocolate and s'mores roasted by the fire pits.

Parking

Parking passes must be purchased in advance with tickets; on-site parking is $10 per vehicle. Overflow parking with shuttle service is available on peak nights.

Going?

Location

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3443 Pine Valley Road, San Diego, CA 91962 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Magical and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Sign up for the on-sale alert, since all 14 nights go on sale at the same time and tickets are limited per night.
  • Buy your parking pass together with your tickets, because passes are required and must be purchased in advance.
  • Choose a November night if you can, since the Early Bird Special takes money off every November date.
  • Dress in layers, because temperatures at 3,700 feet are cooler than the coast and the ice rink and forest trails are outdoors.
  • Pre-purchase snow tubing or the Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar with your tickets so you can skip the line on the night.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Early Bird Special: discount on all November dates
  • Christmas Eve closes early
  • Snow tubing on the 200-foot hill is an add-on at extra cost
  • Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar is a pre-purchase add-on

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included with a ticket?

Admission covers the Million Lights Walk, Santa's Village with a free family photo, the outdoor ice skating rink, the Holiday Craft Workshop, the Christmas Village Market, and Campfire Stories & Caroling. Snow tubing and the Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar cost extra.

Do we need a parking pass?

Yes. A parking pass is required and must be bought in advance with your tickets. On peak nights there's overflow parking with a shuttle.

What should we wear?

Dress in layers. At 3,700 feet it's cooler than on the coast, and the trails, skating rink and tubing hill are all outdoors.

Is there food or drink?

The Hot Cocoa & S'mores Bar serves gourmet hot chocolate, and you roast s'mores by the fire pits. It's a pre-purchase add-on.

What's the drive like?

It's about 45 minutes east of San Diego on I-8 to the Pine Valley exit. The mountain roads can be winding, so allow extra time.

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