Where To Watch Fireworks in San Diego 2023

Independence Day is coming up , and you may already be looking for ways to celebrate with hot dogs, neighborhood festivals and a spectacular fireworks show.

repost from NBC Channel 7

Whether you’re a San Diegan staying in town or here visiting for the holiday, here’s a list of places to enjoy San Diego fireworks and parades during this year’s Fourth of July weekend.

Big Bay Boom

Fireworks in City of San Diego

San Diego's Big Bay Boom

What: Fireworks
Where: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North/South Embarcadero and Coronado Landing
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Good to know: This annual show is the largest fireworks show on the West Coast, with an estimated attendance of up to half a million people, according to its website. You can see fireworks from pretty much anywhere along the bay, so there are plenty of viewing spots. Yelp ranked the Big Bay Boom No. 2 in a list of best places to watch Fourth of July fireworks in the nation. More information here.

Fireworks on Mission Bay

What: Fireworks
Where: Mission Bay Yacht Club
When: July 3 at 9 p.m.
Price: Free
More information here.

SeaWorld's 4th of July Weekend Fireworks

What: Fireworks
Where: SeaWorld San Diego
When: July 4 at 10:50 p.m.
Price: Included with admission. Tickets start at $59.99.
More information here.

La Jolla Shores' 4th of July Drone Show

What: Drone show
Where: Kellogg Park
When: July 4 at 8:45 p.m.
Price: Free
Good to know: The show will feature 100 drones about 350 feet above the shoreline. Drone shows mitigate some of the negative environmental impacts of traditional fireworks, according to a press release. More information here.

North County San Diego Fireworks

Legoland's Red, White & BOOM!

What: Fireworks
Where: Legoland Carlsbad
When: July 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Price: Included with admission. Tickets start at $89.
More information here.

Fireworks Spectacular at the San Diego County Fair

What: Fireworks
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Price: $20-$25 - Tickets include fair admission and can be purchased here.
More information here.

Oceanside Fireworks Show

What: Fireworks
Where: SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon
When: July 3 at 9 p.m.
Price: Free
More information here.

Escondido Independence Day Celebration

What: Fireworks
Where: Grape Day Park
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Price: Free
More information here.

Poway's Fourth of July Fireworks

What: Fireworks
Where: Poway High School Stadium
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Price: $5 at the gate. Children ages 11 and under are free.
More information here.

Rancho Bernardo's Spirit of the Fourth

What: Fireworks and parade
Where: Rancho Bernardo High School
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Price: $10 or $20 donation
Good to know: The parade starts at 3:30 p.m. and runs from Acena Drive to Rancho Bernardo Road and then Bernardo Center Drive. Throughout the day, festivities will happen at Webb Park with an evening fireworks show. More information here.

San Marcos' Fourth of July Celebration

What: Fireworks
Where: Bradley Park
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Good to know: Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and will include an 80's cover band, carnival games, jumpers and food for sale. More information here.