How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Rooftop Cinema Club

How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Rooftop Cinema Club

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Rooftop Cinema Club

Watch holiday-themed movies on a rooftop cinema screen. This experience is suited for couples or groups looking to enjoy seasonal films outdoors.

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Holiday shows in San Diego 2026: Grinch, Nutcracker and A Christmas CarolThe Old Globe's Grinch runs Nov 4 to Dec 31 (ages 3+, 1 hr 20 min), Cygnet's A Christmas Carol runs Nov 24 to Dec 24, and Golden State Ballet's Nutcracker plays the Civic Theatre Dec 17 to 23.What are the best rooftop bars in San Diego, and which is best for sunset or a group?The rooftop bars that show up most across San Diego Magazine, Time Out and the San Diego Tourism Authority lists are Mister A's, Top of the Hyatt, Catania, Garibaldi, Cannonball and Kairoa, with The Nolen and Kettner Exchange close behind. For an ocean sunset pick Cannonball or Catania; for a big group, Kairoa; for the cheapest way into a dressy rooftop, Mister A's $20-$30 weeknight Aperitif specials.Are parking meters free on Sundays in San Diego?Not everywhere anymore. Since late 2025, City meters in commercial areas of Downtown, Uptown, Pacific Beach and El Cajon Boulevard run on Sundays, and Port waterfront meters run daily. Elsewhere City meters are still Mon–Sat.

It's outdoors. Check the marine layer forecast before you go; coastal mornings are often gray until late morning.

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