About this Event
SantaCon Pacific Beach Bar Crawl
Friday, December 11 or Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 8:00 PM–2:00 AM the following morning | Pacific Time
Santa hats, beachside bars, and your favorite holiday crew: celebrate SantaCon your way in Pacific Beach! This unguided, self-guided bar crawl lets you choose your stops and explore at your own pace. No group leader or guided procession.
Check-in & Tickets
Check-in begins at 8:00 PM at Riptides, 1014 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. Arrive at 8:00 PM to collect your wristband, then follow the route provided by the organizer. Use the organizer-provided digital City Party Pass map for participating stops and updated offers. Running late? Text Brian at 858-218-5450.
- Friday Wristband — December 11: $15 plus Eventbrite fees. Event ends at 2:00 AM on December 12.
- Saturday Wristband — December 12: $15 plus Eventbrite fees. Event ends at 2:00 AM on December 13.
Each ticket and wristband is valid only for the selected event date; this is not a two-night pass. All sales are final. No refunds.
Planned Pacific Beach Stops & Featured Offers — Pending December Confirmation
December venue participation and featured offers are being finalized. The reference offers below come from our recent Pacific Beach route and are subject to December confirmation; the final route and offers will be shared before the event. Offers may change and remain subject to venue capacity, operating hours, and individual rules.
MORE TO TBA
- Riptides: Official check-in and welcome Jell-O shot, pending December offer confirmation.
- Waterbar: $5 Espolòn shots, pending December confirmation.
- Mavericks Beach Club: Planned participation; December drink specials and entry arrangements to be confirmed. No guaranteed VIP-line access.
- Tavern at the Beach: Drink specials pending; December participation to be confirmed.
- PB Ale House: Approved for listing; no drink specials, waived cover, or priority entry. December participation to be confirmed.
- Fire House: $8 wells and $5 Pacifico, pending December confirmation.
Inclusions apply only at participating venues offering them, under each venue’s specific rules. Your wristband does not guarantee free entry at every stop. Entry is subject to capacity, hours, security, and venue discretion.
Holiday Looks & Night-Out Essentials
Santa hats and festive attire are encouraged, subject to each venue’s dress code and costume restrictions. 21+ only with a valid physical government-issued ID. Dress to impress; no baggy clothing or athletic wear. Drink responsibly and plan a safe ride home. This is not an open bar and no free bottle is included.
Questions: Brian at 858-218-5450 or [email protected].
www.sandiegobarcrawls.com
www.sandiegovipnightlife.com
Event venue & nearby stays
Riptides, 1014 grand ave, San Diego, United States
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