23 spots within 60 miles of 92692
Mission Viejo Street Faire & Fireworks
Mission Viejo
A street faire on Olympiad Rd with free admission and shuttle service before the fireworks.
🗓️ Jul 4 · faire 12–9pm, fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Dana Point / Doheny Beach Fireworks
Dana Point
Shot from a barge off Doheny; a WWII Condor Squadron flyover precedes the show.
🗓️ Jul 4 · flyover ~6pm, fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Irvine Pyros Spectacular
Irvine
Live music, games and food trucks precede the fireworks, hosted by the Irvine Police Association.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →San Clemente Pier Fireworks
San Clemente
A classic beach-town show near the municipal pier; watch from the sand or the bluffs.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Newport Dunes Fireworks
Newport Beach · Resort event
A full day of watersports and food at the Waterfront Resort lagoon, with fireworks over the bay.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
💵 $ ticketed
Get directions →Corona Independence Day Celebration
Corona
A 'Main Street U.S.A.' parade by day, then both a drone show and fireworks at night.
🗓️ Jul 4 · drone ~8:45pm, fireworks ~9:45pm
Get directions →Anaheim Hills / Peralta Park Fireworks
Anaheim
A Firecracker run, dog show and parade by day; fireworks over Peralta Canyon Park at night.
🗓️ Jul 4 · 5K ~7am, fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Disneyland 'Celebrate America' Fireworks
Anaheim · Theme park
Red-white-blue star shells over the castle synced to patriotic music; partly visible from Downtown Disney.
🗓️ Jul 3–4 · fireworks ~9:30pm
💵 $ park admission
Get directions →Huntington Beach Parade & Pier Fireworks
Huntington Beach
Claims the largest July 4th celebration west of the Mississippi; watch from the beach near the pier, arrive early.
🗓️ Jul 4 · parade ~10am, fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Knott's Berry Farm July 4th Fireworks
Buena Park · Theme park
Best viewing at Boot Hill or the Boardwalk; park open late, included with admission.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9:30pm
💵 $ park admission
Get directions →Temecula 4th of July Extravaganza
Temecula
An Old Town parade plus fireworks at Ronald Reagan Sports Park — a family-friendly all-day event.
🗓️ Jul 4 · 2–10pm, fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Riverside — Mt. Rubidoux Fireworks
Riverside
Launched near Mt. Rubidoux and widely visible across the city — one of two free Riverside shows.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Oceanside Independence Parade & Fireworks
Oceanside
The 'Stars & Stripes by the Sea' parade along Coast Highway — a 29+ year community celebration.
🗓️ Jul 4 · parade ~10am
Get directions →Long Beach Waterfront / Queen Mary Fireworks
Long Beach
Multiple barges off Granada and Junipero Beaches and the Queen Mary; watch from the downtown waterfront.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →LEGOLAND California July 4th Fireworks
Carlsbad · Theme park
Family-timed fireworks over DUPLO Playtown set to a patriotic soundtrack; included with admission.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~8:45pm
💵 $ park admission
Get directions →Redlands 4th of July Celebration
Redlands
A 58+ year tradition — a 10:30am parade and Sylvan Park activities, night fireworks with skydivers and flyovers.
🗓️ Jul 4 · from 9am, fireworks at night
Get directions →Redondo Beach Pier Fireworks
Redondo Beach
A classic South Bay pier show; watch from the pier, Riviera Village or the beach.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Dodger Stadium July 4th Fireworks
Los Angeles · Stadium
A postgame holiday fireworks show; watch from your seat, some shows let fans onto the field.
🗓️ Jul 4 · game ~6pm, fireworks postgame
💵 $ game ticket
Get directions →Rose Bowl July 4th
Pasadena · Stadium
The longest-running West Coast July 4th fireworks; now pairs fireworks with a soccer match — confirm the program.
🗓️ Jul 4 · evening
💵 $ ticketed
Get directions →Glendale 'Jewel City Sparkles'
Glendale
A downtown show near Brand Blvd with a street festival.
🗓️ Jul 4 · fireworks ~9pm
Get directions →Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular
Los Angeles · Concert
An LA Phil concert with a marquee headliner and a fireworks finale; a multi-night tradition.
🗓️ Jul 2–4 · concert ~7:30pm
💵 $ ticketed
Get directions →Marina del Rey Fireworks
Marina del Rey
A barge off the south jetty; music-synced viewing at Burton Chace Park, also seen from Venice Pier.
🗓️ Jul 4 · ~9pm
Get directions →La Jolla Sky Show (drones)
La Jolla
An eco-friendly drone light show (~500 drones) over the shore; best from Kellogg Park / La Jolla Shores.
🗓️ Jul 4 · ~9pm
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Heads up: most shows launch around 9pm (full dark); theme-park and family shows often start earlier. Dates, times and ticketing change every year and some shows get paused for budget or fire-safety reasons — always confirm on the official city/venue page, and arrive early for parking.