Granted, it is only October. But guess what, the holidays are around the corner. Did you know that Santa is known to vacation at Seaport Village? Really, he loves it here. I can't blame him. Once a year he arrives in grand fashion and takes pictures with his adoring public. This year there is a lot of fan fare surround his arrival and I thought I would share it with you early. The holidays get BUSY and I want to make sure you put this on your calendar STAT. No excuses for not being able to make it. Besides, who doesn't want to see Santa in his board shorts, surfing a big wave? I know I'm not going to miss it! Lots o' great information- check it out!

Seaport Village Celebrates the Holiday’s in true Southern California Fashion!

Santa’s trading in the red suit for board shorts and sailing into Seaport Village on November 28 for his highly anticipated return to San Diego. Cannon fire will announce Santa’s arrival on a pirate ship courtesy of the Maritime Museum, after which he’ll head to shore for a variety of holiday festivities throughout the afternoon. Complete with rockin’ holiday music and live entertainment, visitors can kick off the holiday season by perusing unique gift shops and taking in the best that the Big Bay has to offer. 

Seaport Village’s holiday event on November 28 includes:

Surfing Santa at Seaport Village

Kids and adults will greet San Diego’s board short-wearing Santa with a lively parade after his ship arrives at Seaport Village around 1 p.m. Santa will be available for surfing photos all afternoon, leaving time to enjoy the kids craft tables, strolling entertainers, and delectable dining.

LED Light Exchange, sponsored by SDG&E

‘Tis the season to be green! Bring up to three old strands of holiday lights, along with a current SDG&E bill or California identification, to the East Gazebo from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and exchange them for an equal number of LED strands. Also receive a free reusable shopping bag and one free Home Energy & Water Savings Kit, which includes a low flow showerhead. LED lights can save 90 percent in energy costs and last longer than conventional holiday lights. The old strands that are turned in will be recycled.

The Port of San Diego’s Green Holiday Tree Lighting

Seaport Village and the Port of San Diego will hold their first-ever green tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. This event will be complete with a locally-grown tree to be turned into mulch after the holidays, LED holiday lights provided by SDG&E and ornaments made from recycled materials. Compliments of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, kids can make their own recycled ornaments for the tree that afternoon and watch them light up after the sun goes down. Seaport Coffee & Fudge Factory is offering free coffee & fudge to the first 75 guests!

Santa is so cool he can even hold an infant while riding a big wave.

Awesome, I know.

Surf's up,

Boardwalk Betty