SAN DIEGO, CA — Last Christmas looked markedly different from years past as millions of Americans opted for smaller holiday celebrations amid a surge in coronavirus cases.
This year, however, as more and more San Diego residents roll up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine, traditional — and larger — Christmas gatherings are almost guaranteed to make a jolly return.
While Thanksgiving was good practice for our return to Christmas dinners for 20, that doesn’t mean you won’t forget an ingredient or two when whipping up your favorite holiday side dish.
Have no fear — there’s a large selection of grocery stores open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for those emergency and last-minute shopping trips in San Diego.
Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open, along with a list of those that won’t:
Albertsons: Stores will be open on Christmas Eve and close between 4-9 p.m. Some stores will be closed on Christmas while others will be open limited hours. Call ahead to your preferred location to confirm hours.
655 14th St., San Diego
Costco: Some stores will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed Christmas Day. Call ahead to confirm hours with your local store.
650 Gateway Center Dr., San Diego
2345 Fenton Pkwy., San Diego
4605 Morena Blvd., San Diego
CVS: Many locations, including those open 24 hours, will be open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; however, some pharmacies may have reduced hours or be closed for the holiday. Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours at their preferred locations.
1023 Fourth Ave., San Diego
510 C St., San Diego
645 Market St., San Diego
402 5th Ave., San Diego
1850 5th Ave., San Diego
101 Park Plaza, Ste. 155, San Diego
3030 Grape St., San Diego
3132 Washington St., Washington and 4th, San Diego
3029 University Ave., San Diego
3151 University Ave., San Diego
3327 Rosecrans St., Rosecrans and Midway Dr., San Diego
3245 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego
1288 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego
1380 43rd St., San Diego
5644 Mission Center Road #201, San Diego
3950 W Point Loma Blvd., San Diego
4404 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
4949 Santa Monica Ave., San Diego
3332 Sandrock Road, San Diego
10350 Friars Road, San Diego
6265 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
Ralphs: Stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and some locations will be open for limited hours on Christmas Day. Call ahead to your preferred location to confirm hours.
101 G St., San Diego
1020 University Ave., San Diego
3345 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego
1666 Rosecrans, San Diego
5680 Mission Center Road, San Diego
6670 Montezuma Road, San Diego
4315 Mission Blvd., San Diego
3011 Alta View Dr., San Diego
Rite Aid: Most locations will be open Christmas Eve, and select stores will be open Christmas Day; however, hours will vary. Call ahead to confirm hours.
1411 Kettner Blvd., San Diego
836 Orange Ave., San Diego
535 Robinson Ave., San Diego
3650 Adams Ave., San Diego
1735 Euclid Ave., San Diego
6939 Linda Vista Road, San Diego
4840 Niagara Ave., San Diego
3081-B Clairemont Dr., San Diego
6505 Mission Gorge Road, San Diego
6405 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
3030 Grape St., San Diego
3029 University Ave., San Diego
1288 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego
3245 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego
4864 Newport Ave., San Diego
3424 College Ave., San Diego
8001 Othello Ave., San Diego
5680 Balboa Ave., San Diego
8251 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego
17170 Camino Del Sur, San Diego
Trader Joe’s: All stores will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
1090 University Ave., San Diego
1072 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego
2401 Truxtun Road, San Diego
5140 College Ave., San Diego
Walgreens: Walgreens stores will be open during regular business hours on Christmas Eve. Pharmacy hours vary by location. On Christmas Day, most Walgreens stores will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Twenty-four-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open.
301 University Ave., San Diego
3222 University Ave., San Diego
3005 Midway Dr., San Diego
4029 43rd St., San Diego
602 Euclid Ave., San Diego
5504 Balboa Ave., San Diego
Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
4840 Shawline St., San Diego
3382 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego
3412 College Ave., San Diego
2121 Imperial Ave., San Diego
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