Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach with Holiday Christmas Lights at Night

By January 2, 2024January 5th, 2024Aerial Photography, Beautiful Views of San Diego

The Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, a bit north of San Diego proper, is a beautiful old wooden pier.  Originally built in 1927 and once called “Pickering’s Pleasure Pier”, the Crystal Pier is home to the Crystal Pier Hotel and is an icon of the San Diego coastline. Each December, the Crystal Pier is adorned with holiday Christmas lights including a lit Christmas tree at the end of the pier.  Here are a few aerial photos showing the pier and some of the neighboring Pacific Beach views.  Cheers, and thanks for looking!

Aerial photo of Crystal Pier with Holiday Christmas Lights at night. The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach

Aerial photo of Crystal Pier with Holiday Christmas Lights at night. The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach.
Image ID: 40000
Location: Pacific Beach, California

The Crystal Pier and Pacific Ocean at sunrise, dawn, waves blur as they crash upon the sand.  Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach

The Crystal Pier and Pacific Ocean at sunrise, dawn, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach.
Image ID: 27239
Location: Pacific Beach, California

The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach

The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach.
Image ID: 37562

Aerial photo of Crystal Pier with Holiday Christmas Lights at night. The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach

Aerial photo of Crystal Pier with Holiday Christmas Lights at night. The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach.
Image ID: 40001
Location: Pacific Beach, California

Aerial photo of Crystal Pier with Holiday Christmas Lights at night. The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach

Aerial photo of Crystal Pier with Holiday Christmas Lights at night. The Crystal Pier, Holiday Lights and Pacific Ocean at sunset, waves blur as they crash upon the sand. Crystal Pier, 872 feet long and built in 1925, extends out into the Pacific Ocean from the town of Pacific Beach.
Image ID: 40002
Location: Pacific Beach, California

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!