Things to do on Christmas Eve in California (Updated 2026)

Embark on a science adventure when you visit the world's only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum - all under one living roof! And...
$49

What you'll do this Christmas? The holiday season is a time to spend with family, eat big and delicious meals, exchange gifts, and go to...
$30

Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Featuring nearly 60,000 live animals, special...
$26

Bring the magic of the season to life with a dinner cruise departing from San Diego. With cruises featuring festive décor and a delicious meal,...
$166

Offered for just five weeks each year, the Holidays in Healdsburg tours began in 2011 and have become a cherished seasonal tradition. Experience the magic...
$149

Celebrate the magic of the season on the water with a Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise in Marina Del Rey. You and your guests will...
$134

Hop aboard a open air vintage Mack fire engine and embark on a night filled with festive music and candy canes as you explore the...
$55

What’s prettier than San Francisco by night? San Francisco during the holidays! Jump in a Tuk Tuk, enjoy some holiday cheer, don a fuzzy santa...
$410

Discover the magic of LA during the holiday season! Our exclusive 2.5-hour panoramic tour offers a captivating journey through the city's most iconic neighborhoods, transformed...
$50

See the city’s most spectacular Christmas light displays. Begin your tour in Hollywood, where iconic locations are decked out for the holidays. Get into the...
$59

The Santa Monica Donut Tour is your first sweet adventure into sunny Southern California, and the holidays are the perfect time to visit. As palm...
$70

Uncover the enchanting Krampus folklore and Danish heritage on this engaging walking tour through Solvang. Led by a professional comedian, this tour brings the shadows...
$50

Private festive discovery begins in the historic heart of San Francisco. You will explore elegant streets illuminated by seasonal lights and cultural traditions. Historic architecture...
$399

Bring the magic of the season to life with a Marina del Rey Christmas Day Premier Brunch Cruise departing from Marina del Rey. With cruises...
$143

Explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. Enjoy an amplified evening with access to a private exhibit area with...
$75

Enchant Christmas is the award-winning and story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed and larger-than-life light sculptures, unique ice skating experiences, and countless other...
$31

Bring the magic of the season to life with a Marina del Rey Christmas Day Premier Dinner Cruise departing from Marina del Rey. With cruises...
$170

Live the magic of San Francisco during the festive Christmas season on a 2-hour holiday lights tour. You'll travel in a '70s-style Volkswagen bus to view the displays and sing...
$99

