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Target, CVS: Christmas 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Imperial Beach

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Target, CVS and Trader Joe's in the Imperial Beach area.

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IMPERIAL BEACH, 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 Imperial Beach 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.

Find out what's happening in Imperial Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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 Imperial Beach.

Here are the hours for grocery stores that will be open, along with a list of those that won't:

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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.
720 3rd Ave., Chula Vista

Aldi: Stores will be open Christmas Eve, but hours will vary by location; closed on Christmas Day.
1850 Main Ct., Chula Vista

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.
1130 Broadway, Chula Vista

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.
800 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach
645 Saturn Blvd., San Diego

Ralph's: 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.
659 E Palomar St., Chula Vista

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.
507 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista

Sam's Club: Stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
6336 College Grove Way, San Diego

Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
1240 Broadway, Chula Vista

Trader Joe's: All stores will close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. Stores are closed Christmas Day.
878 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista

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.
1111 3rd Ave., Chula Vista

Walmart: Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
575 Saturn Blvd., San Diego
1150 Broadway, Chula Vista
710 Dennery Road, San Diego

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