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Sexy Santa Crawl in San Diego’s Gaslamp District

About this Experience

What you’ll do:

San Diego Ugly Sweater & Santa Bar Crawl — Holiday Edition!

Step into the festive spirit this holiday season as San Diego’s Gaslamp District transforms into a Winter Wonderland Bar Crawl! Slip on your ugly Christmas sweater or come dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, or a festive elf and join hundreds of merrymakers for a night of holly-jolly fun.

Choose between a guided crawl with 4–5 hosted stops or a freestyle adventure with access to 10+ venues decked out in lights, mistletoe, and holiday cheer. Along the way, enjoy festive cocktails, free welcome shots, exclusive drink specials, DJs, rooftop vibes, and a holiday afterparty at Toxica Cantina—transformed into Santa’s Secret Speakeasy.

It’s the ultimate way to celebrate Christmas with friends while exploring the city’s best nightlife spots!

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Choose your holiday adventure: Go guided with our fun hosts or freestyle and explore at your own pace.

  • Festive perks included: Enjoy free welcome shots, waived covers, and exclusive Christmas drink specials.

  • Party with the pros: Produced by Levinson Group & San Diego VIP Nightlife, the city’s top team for epic nightlife experiences.

About Your Hosts:

For over a decade, Levinson Group & San Diego VIP Nightlife have created the city’s biggest and best nightlife events—from rooftop parties to bar crawls and immersive themed experiences. This season, they’re turning up the cheer with an Ugly Sweater & Santa Crawl that promises lights, laughs, and plenty of mistletoe moments.

Event Details:

  • Event type: 21+ Christmas Bar Crawl

  • Duration: Check-in 9PM–10PM, crawl continues late into the night

  • Check-in location: Kaluu (receive wristband & drink ticket)

  • Crawl options: Guided (4–5 stops) or Freestyle (10+ venues)

  • Inclusions: Free welcome shots, waived cover charges, exclusive holiday drink specials, DJs, rooftop parties, and Santa’s Secret Speakeasy finale at Kaluu

  • Dress code: Ugly sweaters, Santa suits, elves, or reindeer attire encouraged — prize for best festive outfit!

  • Ticket policy: All sales final. Please drink responsibly and be merry.

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Location

San Diego, CA

534 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA