2013 North County San Diego Fireworks Displays

Living high in the hills of coastal North County we have options in San Elijo Hills to watch the fireworks. Here is our annual tips and times. Please share your favorite SEH vantage points.

Aviara Park Hyatt Hotel: Watch from parts of this private show from San Elijo Hills or Aviara hillsides and also enjoy La Costa Resort show starting 9:00 p.m.

La Costa Resort and Spa: Private Show starts at 9 p.m You can see this show from parts of San Elijo Hills

Red, White and BOOM!
Location: LEGOLAND California, One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad
Time: Fireworks at 8:30 PM

San Marcos 4th of July Celebration
Location: Bradley Park, Rancho Sante Fe Road and Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Carnival games, jumpers, food and fireworks

Oceanside Freedom Days Parade
Location:North on N Coast Hwy 101 from Wisconsin Ave to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall
Date: June 29, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM
Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. The theme this year is “The Spirit of Freedom.” (no fireworks)

Camp Pendelton Beach Bash
Location: Del Mar Beach on Camp Pendelton
Date: July 4, 2013
Military members and their families enjoy an explosive fireworks show, live bands, a video tribute, sun, surf, patriotism and Esprit de Corps all in one day at the 4th of July Beach Bash!

Independence Day Celebration
Location: Grape Day Park, 321 North Broadway, Escondido
Time: 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Pack a picnic, and grab a blanket to enjoy a day full of music, magicians, baton twirlers, kid-friendly activities, contests and fireworks.

Grand Tradition July 4th
Location: Grand Tradition, 1602 South Mission Road, Fallbrook
Time: Starts at 4:00 PM, Fireworks at 8:45 PM
Enjoy a day of live entertainment, dancing, kid friendly activities, Quack-Up Suck Race, Rubber Raft Regatta, food and drink, and fireworks! Tickets include admission and tickets which can be used for food, beverages and activities.

Rancho Santa Fe’s Independence Day Concert on the Green
Time: 1:00 PM
Pack a few blankets and chairs for a free patriotic concert performed by the Coastal Communities Concert Band.

Celebrate Independence Day Vista
Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista
Time: 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate Independence Day Vista Style with live music, the Light up the Night Dinner ($40 for kids 10 and under and $60 for adults) and fireworks. Admission is $5 (kids 5 and under are free). Parking is $5 at Vista High School with shuttles from 1:00 – 11:00 pm and $15 at Brengle Terrace Park.

Del Mar Fairgrounds: Show starts at 9 p.m. at the O’Brien gate