Celebrate 4th of July in Paradise

Fireworks over San Diego Bay

Fireworks illuminate the San Diego skyline

Whether you're travelling with friends or family, San Diego is everyone's first choice for 4th of July celebrations. Even locals can't think of anything better than relaxing with loved ones on a long stretch of sand and watching an extraordinary show of lights in the sky. We've put together this list of our favorite stretches of sand and spectacular fireworks shows around San Diego.   

The Official San Diego Beach Guide

There is no better way to celebrate independence than with your feet in the sand beneath the sun-kissed San Diego skies with the ones you love. Whether your perfect day at the beach consists of boating, picnicking or just relaxing with a good book, San Diego has the perfect beach for you along our 70 miles of shoreline. Check out our beach guide to help plan your next day in paradise.

Fireworks in San Diego 

In San Diego, it seems there is always a celebration. From PETCO Park to SeaWorld, there are literally nightly opportunities to catch a light show in the sky. With all of that year-round practice, San Diego has the best light shows on the 4th. Here are some of our top picks for watching fireworks this Independence Day. 

CENTRAL SAN DIEGO

• Glorietta Bay (Coronado): 9 p.m. Day-long festivities with the annual Coronado Independence Day parade at 10 a.m.  
• La Jolla Cove: 9 p.m. 
• Mira Mesa Recreation Center: Food, rides, games and entertainment in Mira Mesa Community Park during the day.
• Mission Bay Yacht Club: 9 p.m. 
• Ocean Beach Pier: 9 p.m.
• Paradise Point Resort and Spa: 9 p.m.
• San Diego Bay: 9 p.m. 
• SeaWorld (Mission Bay): 9:30 p.m. 

EAST COUNTY

• Town Center Community Park Ballfields (Santee): 9 p.m. 
• Spring Valley Park: 9 p.m. 
• Lake Murray Music Fest and Fireworks (La Mesa): 9:05 p.m. 619-583-5211.

NORTH COUNTY

• Bradley Park (San Marcos): 9 p.m. 
• Brengle Terrace Park (Vista): 9 p.m. 
• Del Mar Beach: 9 p.m. All day activities. 
• Grape Day Park (Escondido): 9 p.m. 
• Julian: No fireworks, but a day full of celebration! 
• LEGOLAND (Carlsbad): 8:30 p.m. 
• Oceanside Pier: 9 p.m. 
• Olive Peirce Middle School (Ramona): 9 p.m. Grounds open at 5 p.m.
• Rancho Bernardo High School: 9 p.m. (619) 889-8505.
• San Diego County Fair (Del Mar Fairgrounds): 9 p.m. 
• Valley Center High School: 9 p.m. (760) 670-7062.

SOUTH BAY

• Kimball Park (National City): 9 p.m.

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Sights and Sounds

If you're already excited to listen to your favorite patriotic tunes be sure to tune into KYXY 96.5 FM will be playing music sychronized with the firework spectacles at these locations:

Camp Pendleton - Del Mar Beach
Coronado - Glorietta Bay
El Cajon - Kennedy Park
Mira Mesa - Mira Mesa High School
Ocean Beach - OB Pier
Ramona - Olive Pierce Middle School
Rancho Bernardo - Rancho Bernardo Middle School
San Marcos - Bradley Park
Spring Valley - Spring Valley Swap Meet
Vista - Brengle Terrace Park

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