Winter Wonder, a Miracle, and Sinatra at Belmont Park

There are a plethora of events and seasonal happenings this holiday at Belmont Park in Mission Beach including a seasonal Winter Wonder, the Miracle pop-up bar at Draft, and the SantaCon party at the Beach House.

The oceanfront amusement park offers everything from classic rides and attractions to festive activities and family-friendly entertainment with plenty of holiday treats for all ages.

WINTER WONDER

Belmont Park is hosting the ultimate beachside holiday experience with its fifth annual Winter Wonder through Dec. 31. Embrace the magic of the holidays and see how the park transforms with millions of twinkling holiday lights, festive activities, holiday treats, cozy drinks, and more. Belmont Park’s favorite rides and attractions will also be sprinkled with holiday magic, including Peppermint Putt Putt at Tiki Wonderland, Sweet Escape at Escapology, and Polar Plunge at Plunge Pool.

winter princess and a santa elf — PHOTOS COURTESY OF BELMONT PARK

COLORFUL CHARACTERS

While exploring the park, families can meet and greet Buddy the Elf as he creates festive balloon animals every weekend from 1-3 p.m. or the Winter Fairy Princess and Poinsettia Princess every weekend from 4-7 p.m. Don’t forget to grab seasonal treats like Red Velvet Funnel Cake, peppermint brownies, festive cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and more.

MIRACLE AT BELMONT PARK

Miracle at Belmont Park will debut at Draft at 3105 Ocean Front Walk featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs. This Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail experience will open on Nov. 20 and run through Dec. 31. Draft is open noon-8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. weekends. This year Draft will feature new holiday-inspired cocktail creations along with some enduring fan favorites all served in Miracle’s signature kitschy glassware. Guests can also purchase some of this year’s festive holiday mug collection available exclusively at Draft. At the end of the season, 10% of all proceeds from the retail sales of its signature Santa’s Head, Santa Pants, and Christmas Carol Barrel mugs will be donated to Miracle’s official 2023 holiday charity partner Seva Foundation.

SANTACON

Get ready to trade in snow boots for flip-flops with San Diego’s “official” SantaCon on Saturday, Dec.16 from 1-10 p.m. The second annual SantaCon at Beach House, presented by Almost Nakey, transforms the beachfront boardwalk into the North Pole for the ultimate Christmas winter wonderland rave. This SantaCon will boast a main stage as Santa’s Village at Beach House made from LED walls and snow cannons, a second main stage inside Belmont Park, 50-foot inflatable Santas and Grinches, life-sized snow globes, Club Penguin Igloo Silent Disco, photos with Santa, Sky Deck’s for VIPs, a Whoville and more.

Come dressed in your best Santa outfit and enter the costume contest for the chance to win early Christmas presents. Mrs. Claus will crown two winners at the end of the night. This exclusive 21-plus event offers tickets starting at $60 for general admission or $140 for Santa’s VIP, which includes perks like skipping the line to all rides within Belmont Park, private bars and lounges at Coaster VIP Terrace, VIP sections at both main stages, VIP entrance/check-in and more. A percentage of all ticket sales will go towards supporting Toys for Tots. Each ticket includes full access to all the rides at Belmont Park.

SINATRA CHRISTMAS

Concerts Under the Stars will be holding “A Very Sinatra Christmas Special” from Dec. 19-20 at 6 and 8:30 p.m. on the Coaster Terrace at Belmont Park. Listen to a set list Frank loved to sing during the holiday season. Tickets: https://feverup.com/m/138993.