Puttin' on the Glitz
Visitors can experience late-hours holiday shopping and dining along Avenida Del Mar alongside live music, carolers, street musicians, and community vendor booths. Attendees can join in the Silent Disco and watch Santa drive down the street. Guests can also stroll to the nearby community center for holiday crafts and a sledding hill.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
4–9pm; Santa's arrival between 4–4:30pm.
Neighborhood
Downtown San Clemente
Food & Drink
Holiday dining and sweet treats are offered.
Parking
Free parking is available at The Outlets at 101 Avenida Vista Hermosa; catch the trolley in front of Starbucks. Trolleys run roughly every 15 minutes, with an altered route on event day.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Park free at The Outlets on Avenida Vista Hermosa and catch the free trolley in front of Starbucks, since Avenida Del Mar is closed to traffic.
- Head to the top of Avenida Del Mar at the start of the evening so you catch Santa driving down the street when he arrives.
- Trolleys run roughly every 15 minutes on a special route down Cabrillo to the Pier and back up Victoria, stopping at several spots near the event.
- Vendors should read the Glitz Vendor Guidelines and book a 10x10 booth as soon as registration opens, because booths will sell out.
- After the Silent Disco, walk down to the City's event at the community center for the sledding hill, holiday crafts and a visit with St. Nick.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa arrives by driving down Avenida Del Mar from the top at the start of the evening.
- SCDBA members get discounted vendor booths.
Links & Contact
Run by San Clemente Downtown Business Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the Glitz?
Late-hours holiday shopping and dining along Avenida Del Mar, with live music, carolers, sweet treats, street musicians and community vendor booths. You can also dance at the Silent Disco.
How does Santa arrive?
Santa drives down Avenida Del Mar, starting at the top, right at the start of the evening.
Where should I park?
Park free at The Outlets (101 Avenida Vista Hermosa) and catch the free SC Trolley in front of Starbucks. Avenida Del Mar is closed to traffic, so the trolley runs a special route down Cabrillo to the Pier and back up Victoria, with several stops near the event.
Is there more to do nearby?
Yes. Stroll down to the City's event at the community center for a sledding hill, holiday crafts and visits with St. Nick.
How can I get a vendor booth?
Book a 10x10 booth once registration opens, after reading the Glitz Vendor Guidelines. SCDBA members get discounted booths. Avenida Del Mar shops can reserve the space in front of their store by emailing info@scdba.org.
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