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Spending quality time with those you love can be hard during the holidays - especially if you are short on cash. To enhance your holiday date schedule this season, here are a few San Diego date ideas that are sure to impress your date without breaking the bank.

San Diego holiday parades and festivals are great activities to get you and your's in the holiday spirit. Grab you're his-and-her Santa hats and get ready to jump into the holiday season with these top holiday date ideas.

Coronado Holiday Parade and Snow Mountain
Re-discover the grandeur of Coronado during this signature holiday event - make sure to save extra time to gaze at the renowned Christmas tree at Hotel Del Coronado. Santa ferries are available for those who wish to travel in holiday style.
December 7, 2007 at 4pm. Santa Ferries available.

Pacific Beach Holiday Parade
Pacific Beach transforms from a twenty-something boutique and bar paradise to a community-centric holiday adventure during the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade. Don't miss out - this scene-change only happens once a year!
December 8, 2007 from 12-4pm on Garnet Avenue

Pearl Hotel Movie Nights
Think drive-in movie, but poolside. This "dive in" special is offered Wednesdays at 8pm at the new Pearl Hotel in Point Loma. Upcoming Movies include Cool Hand Luke on December 5, 2007, and holiday double feature of Little Miss Sunshine and Charlie Brown Christmas on December 12, 2007, and another holiday double feature of A Christmas Story and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on December 19, 2007.

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Invite your date on a magical holiday adventure on Mission Bay. The Parade of Lights displays beautifully lit boats floating down the bay. Bring a blanket-for-two and cozy up with your special someone right on the sand.
December 8, 2007 from 7-9pm

Old Town's Las Posadas and Fiesta Navidad Celebration
Go to San Diego's Old Town for a taste of Spanish holiday tradition. From Mexican food specials to boutique and museum cultural festivities, this holiday celebration in Old Town is true reflection of San Diego's history.
December 12-15, 2007 from 6-9pm