FreeBeaches & Coast
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
San Diego, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
About 80 decorated boats parade along the downtown bayfront to the pier at Chicano Park, then turn toward Coronado, watched by more than 100,000 people from shore. Viewing is free, and organizers advise arriving early because the top spots get crowded. Bring layers for the evening.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
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San Diego city depth 2026Annual event
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Tides today
Next low tide
4:10 PM
-0.7 ft
Next high tide
10:27 PM
4.1 ft
Predictions from NOAA · La Jolla station
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