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San Diego’s Map of CHRISTMAS L I G HTS
We’re back with San Diego County’s most comprehensive and accurate list of twinkling neighborhoods! Don’t miss the awesome interactive map feature that “illuminates” light displays based on zip code entered. Be sure to take along our Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt for the kids (link on page 20). Thank you to Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular for sponsoring San Diego’s best Map of Lights!
San Diego Central
Jungle Bells. The Zoo will be aglow with holiday cheer and decorations, spectacular Holiday Light Treks, amazing entertainment and merry experiences. Dec. 14–Jan. 5 (except Dec. 24). Included with admission. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr. Tickets: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/ jungle-bells
December Nights. Holiday festival with lights, music, family zone and delicious food. Free. Dec. 6, 3–11 pm & Dec. 7, 11 am–11 pm. Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights
CLAIREMONT, 92111, 92117
Lana Dr. & Jamar off Mt. Abernathy Ave. “Clairemont Christmas Park.” Circular street with 40+ decorated homes. Dec. 1–25.
4234 Mount Herbert Ave. Beautifully decorated home. Dec. 1-25.
SCRIPPS RANCH, 92131
Stonebridge Pkwy. & Merritage Ct. “Merry-tage Court.” Entire street lit up with themes including Star Wars, Minions, Disney, Frozen, Cars, The Grinch and more. Dec. 1–31.
10883 Sunset Ridge Dr. Decorated house with lights, inflatables and animated decorations. Nov. 25–Dec. 31.
5306 Belardo Dr. - Tierrasanta
TIERRASANTA, 92124
5306 Belardo Dr. Off Via Valarta at Via Playa De Cortes. Over 100,000 lights and decorations all sequenced and animated to music at 106.1 FM. Nov. 30–Dec. 27. www.belardolights.com
North County Coastal
Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular
Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular. Eight days of holiday fun with a dazzling holiday light trail, Glice skating, Frosty’s Fun Zone and more. Dec. 13–15, 20–23 & 26, 4–9 pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Tickets: www.coastalchristmasdelmar.com
Holidays at LEGOLAND. Holiday light show with falling “snow,” 30-ft. LEGO Christmas tree and more. Select dates Nov. 23–Jan. 5. Included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com
“Lightscape.” This one-mile walking trail features a California poppyinspired display, an illuminated laser sky, playful fiber optic flowers and a bespoke floral display. Select dates through Jan. 5, 5–10 pm. $18–$34; under 3 free. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org
CARLSBAD, 92009, 92011, 92024
6646 Elegant Tern Pl. Cozy lights and inflatables with a full-size Santa’s Mailbox. Santa writes back a free letter with stickers for each child. Crafts & treats on weekends. Dec. 6–30.
2695 Medford Ct. Amazing 25-song light show with both traditional lights and new pixel technology. Toy donations accepted. Nov. 30–Dec. 31. .
3920 Rockfield Ct. Musical light show with 25,000+ lights and show selector where visitors can pick from over 30 songs. Nov. 30–Dec. 31.
OCEANSIDE, 92056, 92057
5279 Willow Walk Rd. Over 40,000 digital lights, 30-minute light show synchronized to music with 20-ft. tree, mega board & arches. Dec. 1–31. Santa and food drive for San Diego Food Bank on Dec. 7, 5:30–8 pm.
2329 Snead Dr. Lights, nativity scene, animated elves and Santa light display. Walk up to see Christmas scene in garage. Dec. 9–31.
5592 Thoroughbred St. Experience the JOY of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive music, singing reindeer, a “s-ELF-ie” picture station and falling snow. Tune in to 95.1 FM. Nov. 30–Dec. 25.
5596 Quarter Horse Cir. Christmas-themed light show with thousands of lights synchronized to music. Sing along to your favorite carols and walk up for a closer look at the singing snowman and lightbulb characters. Tune in to 97.1 FM. Dec. 1–31.
5592 Thoroughbred St. Oceanside
North County Coastal Christmas. 3715 Oceanic Way. Walk around campus and immerse yourself in a Christmas light show spectacular with 10,000+ lights synced to your favorite songs. Tune into 98.9 FM. Nov. 30–Dec. 31. www.calvaryoceanside.org/ christmas
South Bay
Holidays at The Del. Step back in time to the glittering splendor of Old Hollywood and celebrate Hotel Del Coronado’s rich legacy of filmmaking as the Christmas trees and garlands will dazzle with Hollywood glamour. Through Jan. 5. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.hoteldel.com
“All That Jazz” Light Show Spectacular. Experience the magic as The Del’s historic pine trees are draped in a spectacular light show with festive holiday music and snow flurries. Nov. 21–Jan. 5. Nightly shows every 30 minutes, 5–9 pm. Free. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.hoteldel.com
CHULA VISTA, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915
A Very Furry Christmas. Sesame Place is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with thousands of twinkling, colorful lights around the park with Santa Claus, parades, a tree maze and more. Select dates through Jan. 5. Included with admission. 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. www.sesameplace.com
Whitney St./Mankato. “Christmas Circle.” Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. 67th year of decorating 55+ homes. Dec. 1–25.
751 Nolan Ave. “A Night at Disney” theme. Dec. 1–Jan. 1.
PARADISE HILLS, 92139
2160 Reo Dr. Lights, inflatables and decorations. Nov. 28–Dec. 31.
Downtown San Diego
The Holiday Market at Petco Park. Dazzling walkthrough lighting displays, Candyland with carnival games, Santaland featuring photo opportunities with Santa and live reindeer and more. Select dates Dec. 5–27, 4–10 pm. Gallagher Square. www.padres.com/holidaymarket
The Forward House in Bankers Hill. Celebrating the 27th annual holiday display at the home built in 1905 for San Diego Mayor John Forward, Sr.; it is known as “Griswold’s Christmas House.” Walk by to enjoy holiday lights and Christmas music. 108 Ivy St. (1st & Ivy, 6 blocks W. of Balboa Park). Nov. 28–Dec. 31, 5–10 pm. www.AmericanSecurityMortgage.net
Jingle Jets. Adorned with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, the USS Midway will be transformed into a winter wonderland with an aviation twist. Select nights, Nov. 22–Dec. 23, 5:30–9:30 pm. USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr. www.midway.org
BANKERS HILL, 92101
2141 Albatross St. Colorfully lighted house with Santa, elves, snowmen, nutcrackers and more. Dec. 4–Jan. 1.
North County Inland
CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, 92128
Fairway Village, east and west sides of Stoney Gate Pl. 100+ homes decorated in “Holiday Magic.” Dec. 16–Jan. 1.
ESCONDIDO 92025
Wild Holidays at the Safari Park. Go on an expedition of light and travel through places that glow, shine and twinkle with holiday cheer. Select nights through Jan. 5. Included with admission. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. https://sdzsafaripark.org/wild-holidays
3160 Crane Ave. “Eureka Lights.” Over 20,000 lights synchronized to music on 89.9 FM. Dec. 1–31. Vote for the song you would like to see next on www.eurekalights.net.
POWAY, 92064
Hickory Ct., Hickory St., Butterwood Ct., Rockrose Ct. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. “Candy Cane Lane.” Entire cul-de-sacs are lit up. Dec. 1–25.
Rancho
PEÑASQUITOS, 92129
Oviedo St. off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Enter off Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd. or park at Sunset Hills Elementary and walk. Dec. 1–31.
SAN MARCOS, 92078
2516 Rockdale Pl. “Griswold Family Christmas.” Over 25,000 lights choreographed and dancing to 30 minutes of Christmas music, a fully automated light and sound show with 10 songs and an entire cul-de-sac of decorations. Nov. 29–Jan. 1.
251 Glendale Ave. A classic look with warm white lights, garland and Christmas tunes on 89.9 FM. Dec. 1–25.
VISTA, 92084
Jingle Terrace Live “Splash Into Christmas.” Holiday light shows, festive displays and holiday activities. Free. Dec. 6–21, 5:30–8:30 pm. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr. www.moonlightstage.com
East County
ALLIED GARDENS, 92120
5439 Brunswick Ave. Light show synchronized to holiday music. Lights dance in rhythm bringing the spirit of the season to life. Nov. 28–Jan. 1.
EL CAJON, 92019, 92020, 92021
9777 Valley Ranch Rd. Houses of lights programmed to 87.9 FM. Giant dazzling trees and a winter wonderland of computerized lights and music show. Nov. 27-Dec. 26.
741 Sharon Way. Beautifully decorated home. Nov. 28–Jan. 1.
1552 Cajon Greens Pl. Thousands of lights plus yard decorations synchronized to music. Nov. 23–Jan. 2.
11456 Pegeen Pl. “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Santa may make a surprise visit through Christmas Eve. Dec. 1–Jan. 4.
Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Dec. 1–25.
1838 El Pico Dr. Off Hacienda Dr., Fletcher Hills. The 59th year decorating the 18-ft. star sitting on top of an 80-ft. twinkling tree of over 4,000 lights overlooking El Cajon Valley. Also experience over 80,000 programmed lights, a 55-ft. 1,200 pixel automated train and a view into Santa’s Workshop. Dec. 7–31.
LA MESA, 91942
6266 De Camp Dr. Magical lights and music display featuring a 22-ft. tree of twinkling lights with synchronized music that you can tune into on your car radio. Dec. 1- 25.
LAKESIDE, 92040
10248 Paseo Palmas Dr. “Tinsel Town.” 20+ decorated houses. Dec. 7–25.
LEMON GROVE, 91945
2034 Ensenada St. “Santa’s Toy Shop.” Nov. 26–Jan. 1.
SANTEE, 92071
SAN CARLOS 92119
6296 Lake Arrowhead Dr. See Santa jumping down the chimney while his reindeer wait nearby, six animated window scenes, toy soldiers, a snowman nativity scene and more. Dec. 1–30.
6715 Tuxedo Rd. A joyous Christmas winter wonderland with a photo booth and animated musical trees synchronized to holiday music. Dec. 1–25.
6344 Lake Athabaska Pl. Beautifully decorated home. Dec. 1–30.
Starlight Circle/Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off North Magnolia Ave. 75 homes lit up in an easy-to-drive circle. Dec. 1–30.
9325 Pebble Beach Dr. Full light display on home and yard set to music. Dec. 1–31.
9435 Saint Andrews Dr. The Santee gingerbread house with over 36,000 LED lights. Take your picture in the sleigh. Dec. 1–Jan. 2.
SPRING VALLEY, 91977
4037 N. Bonita St. Lights, music, penguins, Snoopy, Mickey, Minnie and Santa in the window. Dec. 10–Jan. 3.
San Diego Coastal
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Brightly illuminated boats decorated to the theme “Peace on Earth.” Starts off Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Dec. 8 & 15, 5:30 pm. www.sdparadeoflights.org
Mission Bay Boat Parade of Lights. More than 100 decorated vessels take to the water. Starts at SeaWorld with fireworks and ends at The Mission Bay Beach Club. Dec. 14, 5:30 pm. www. discovermissionbay.org
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration. Music activated tunnel of lights, snowfall, 30-ft. twinkling Christmas tree, fireworks and more. Nov. 15–Jan. 5. Included with admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park. Over one million twinkling lights guiding you through an unforgettable experience of holiday cheer. Through Jan. 5. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com/ winter-wonder
Old Town Trolley’s Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tour. Sing-along caroling with elf conductors while viewing festive holiday sights. Dec. 1–23 & 26–30. 4010 Twiggs St. www.trolleytours.com
POINT LOMA, 92106 Garrison St. & Chatsworth. Off Rosecrans. “Garrison Street Lights.” Dec. 1–31.
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As the original creators of the Map of Christmas Lights, we take great pride in confirming these listings annually with local homeowners and businesses. Do you have an awesome light display not featured here? Email events@sandiegofamily.com for possible inclusion next year.