Grab a seat! 4th of July Firework Viewing Hot Spots
Put on some red, white, and blue and head out to see the fireworks! We've compiled a list of some of the best spots to view fireworks in California. We know cities all over California will be showing off their best and brightest fireworks. Hopefully we've included a city near you!
California Firework Viewing Hot Spots
Mt. Shasta
See some of the best fireworks in Northern California from the Mt. Shasta Resort (a $2 fee) or sit on the beach at the Lake Siskiyou Campground.![mtshasta_0040(pp_w750_h502)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_mtshasta_0040pp_w750_h502.jpg?11342)
Eureka
Directed over Arcata Bay, the best place to view these fireworks is from the Eureka boardwalk area.![9207020339_7259fbbb71_z](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_9207020339_7259fbbb71_z.jpg?11343)
Redding
View the fireworks show from Caldwell Park.![728112367_bb870cc3bd_o](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_728112367_bb870cc3bd_o.jpg?11344)
Sacramento
A great show at the CalExpo Miller Lite Grandstand (Fairgrounds). Admission is free though parking is $10.![4763383724_936e0b2b76_b](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_4763383724_936e0b2b76_b.jpg?11345)
South Lake Tahoe
These fireworks can be viewed (for free) from a spot on the beach overlooking the lake (suggested that you can park and walk to the beach).![1322517879_0b27a51414_o](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_1322517879_0b27a51414_o.jpg?11346)
Vallejo
Spend some time at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and see some amazing fireworks.![3696800400_436e974121_o](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_3696800400_436e974121_o-1024x748.jpg?11347)
San Francisco
There are many firework shows in San Francisco, but some of the best places mentioned for firework viewing are:- Pier 39 in (watch from Embarcadero or Fort Mason)
- Indian Rock
- Marine Headlands
- For Miley
- Sausalito's show (just north of the Golden Gate Bridge on Richardson Bay)
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Santa Cruz
Apparently, Santa Cruz puts on quite the explosive Firework show with illegal fireworks!![3847959712_ee16af35af_o](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_3847959712_ee16af35af_o.jpg?11349)
Santa Barbara
Set off from West Beach, these fireworks last almost 20 minutes and are said to be an amazing show.![IMG_5943](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_4792159991_8c5e1e8519_b.jpg?11350)
Pismo Beach
View from Oceano Dunes and come prepared to camp for the best spot available.![5975050879_1557ae950f_b](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_5975050879_1557ae950f_b.jpg?11351)
Clovis
Join the Freedom Fest and see fireworks from the Buchanan High School in Clovis ($5 fee).![fireworks-1](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_fireworks-1-1024x682.jpg?11352)
Los Angeles
Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Marin and The Steep Canyon Rangers. A night you won't soon forget. Grand Park at the LA Civic Center offers the biggest rooftop firework show in LA.![4791618084_932972c952_b](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_4791618084_932972c952_b.jpg?11353)
Santa Monica
Come to the Santa Monica College Corsair Field on the Westside and enjoy exhibits and entertainment with amazing fireworks to end your night with a BANG!![4791616106_1ced253039_b](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_4791616106_1ced253039_b.jpg?11354)
Marina del Rey
Set off from a barge in the bay, these fireworks over the water are a beautiful sight.![1322516281_ed1f47c0a1_o](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_1322516281_ed1f47c0a1_o.jpg?11355)
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Redondo Beach
Seen from Redondo Beach Pier, the fireworks are complete with themed music.![4790978557_8559380aa6_b](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_4790978557_8559380aa6_b.jpg?11357)
Long Beach
Hop aboard the Queen Mary for an All-American 4th of July display you won't forget ($39.99 admission).![13967262418_bb68e81fc0_z](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/8617/files/blog_13967262418_bb68e81fc0_z.jpg?11358)
San Diego
The beautiful city of San Diego boasts many locations to view fireworks:- Marina District
- North Embarcadero
- Shelter Island
- Harbor Island
- Seaport Village/South Embarcadero
- Coronado Ferry Landing
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