✨ Where to Watch Fireworks Near Me in San Diego This July 4th? Schedule and Best Locations

Enjoy July 4, 2025, in San Diego with the most spectacular fireworks. Check the best places to see them in the city and celebrate in style.
Fireworks over San Diego Bay. Here we tell you where to watch the show in 2025 to enjoy with family and friends. | Photo by bigbayboom.com/ / Depor

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks displays in the San Diego night sky. Whether your tradition is a picnic on the beach, a barbecue in the park, or a patriotic party, discover the best places in San Diego County to enjoy dazzling Fourth of July fireworks displays. Celebrate this 4th of July with unforgettable views and magical moments with family and friends, making this holiday a must-see event in the region.

San Diego is ready to light up the night sky once again as Independence Day approaches. (Photo: bigbayboom.com)

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks shows in San Diego?

A spectacular night awaits in San Diego, where fireworks will light up Big Bay from four prime locations. Plan your arrival in advance and secure a great spot with your beach chairs and friends, ready to enjoy an unforgettable show. For a smooth experience, we recommend checking the detailed information on transportation and parking, ensuring easy access to the best viewing spots for this impressive show.

Options for experiencing this magical night include , with information on free shuttle service for added convenience, as well as , , and .

Each spot offers a unique perspective of the fireworks display, allowing visitors to choose their preferred view. Don’t forget to check the details on access and recommendations to arrive on time and secure your spot in these popular viewing areas.

For those who choose to watch the show from the water, safety is paramount. All boaters are urged to strictly observe the 300-yard safety zones around the launch barges, maintaining constant vigilance over nearby vessels.

The Coast Guard, Harbor Police, and other specialized patrol units will be present to ensure safety on the water, while the San Diego and Imperial Beach Police will coordinate traffic and public safety on land.

If there’s one show you can’t miss, it’s the Big Bay Boom, the largest fireworks display in Southern California.

Other best spots to watch the 4th of July fireworks in San Diego

City of Coronado

LOCATION / EVENTTIMEADDRESS
Coronado Fourth of July9 pm (pre-fireworks events start at 7:30 am and last throughout the day at various locations)Coronado Municipal Golf Course (2000 Visalia Row, Coronado CA 92118)

North County

LOCATION / EVENTTIMEADDRESS
Red, White & BOOM! 4th of July Fireworks8:30 pmLEGOLAND California (One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad CA 92008)
San Diego County Fair Fireworks Spectacular9:00 pm2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar CA 92014
Old Fashioned Fourth of July6:00 pm -9:00 pm (Pre-fireworks activities take place at Old Poway Park at 14134 Midland Road from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm)Poway High School (15500 Espola Road, Poway CA 92064)

South Bay

LOCATION / EVENTTIMEADDRESS
Imperial Beach Fireworks9:00 pm (Pre-fireworks activities start at 1:00 pm)Portwood Pier Plaza (10 Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach CA 91932)
Chula Vista 4th Fest9:00 pm (Gates open at 7:00 pm)Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista CA 91915)

East County

LOCATION / EVENTTIMEADDRESS
Santee Salutes9:00 pm (Pre-fireworks activities start at 2:00 pm)Town Center Community Park East (550 Park Center Dr., Santee CA 92071)
El Cajon Fourth of July Fireworks9:00 pm (Other activities start at 3:00 pm)Kennedy Park (1675 East Madison Ave., El Cajon CA 92019)

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