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San Diego Central Jungle Bells at the Zoo beckons with “Aurora,” an evening spectacular filled with light, sound and 3D projections. Dec. 10–23 & Dec. 25–Jan. 2. www.sdzwa.org
CLAIREMONT, 92117
CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS Presenting San Diego County’s most comprehensive (and accurate) list of holiday light shows and glittering festivities. Make your “lights tour” even more exciting by taking along our Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt (on p. 23). If you have an awesome Christmas light display in San Diego County that isn’t listed, email events@sandiegofamily.com to be considered next year. All listings are checked annually!
Lana Dr. & Jamar off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular street. “Clairemont Christmas Park.” 40+ homes decorated. Dec. 2–25. 4005 Mt. Albertine Ave. “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme. This home started for the Halloween holiday and evolves with new characters added weekly. Playable chalk game weather permitting. Nov. 27–Jan. 1. 5404 Mt. Burnham Dr. Features a 96-channel animated light display to 98.5 FM. North Pole village display, train and animated figures display in garage. Dec. 9–27.
SCRIPPS RANCH, 92131
Stonebridge Pkwy. & Merritage Ct. Nicknamed “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.
North County Inland CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, 92128
Fairway Village, east and west sides of Stoney Gate Pl. 100+ homes decorated in “Holiday Magic.” Dec. 15–Jan. 1.
ESCONDIDO 92025
340 N. Escondido Blvd. Peace Family Light Show at the California Center for the Arts, as featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” Musical lights and new interactive Harry Potter display. Nov. 27–Jan 2. www.peacefamilylights.com Northern Lights. California Center for the Arts, Escondido will be transformed into a fantasy of light. After sunset, enjoy tunnels of twinkling lights, LED Christmas trees, light shows and a Hogwarts Platform 9¾-themed light extravaganza at the historical train depot. Free. Nov. 26–Jan. 3. 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org Wild Holidays at the Safari Park offers a wild wonderland with twinkling lights, holiday music and seasonal treats. Weekends in Dec. & Dec. 26–Jan. 2. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd. www.sdzwa.org
10883 Sunset Ridge Dr.
SERRA MESA/MISSION VALLEY, 92123
2002 Ainsley Rd. Features a 20 ft. star made of lights, multiple blow-ups and lights. Dec. 1–31.
POWAY, 92064
12631 Stoutwood St. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Deerwood St. Nicknamed “The Griswolds.” Dec. 1–Jan. 1. Hickory Ct., Hickory St., Butterwood Ct., Rockrose Ct. All off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. named “Candy Cane Lane.” Entire cul-de-sacs are lit up. Dec. 1–25.
RAMONA, 92065
23542 Bassett Way. “Happy Lights Ramona” light show with 30,000+ lights animated to music on 106.9 FM. Nov. 27–Jan. 1.
23542 Bassett Way
RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS, 92129
Oviedo St. off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Also enter off Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd. or park at Sunset Hills Elementary School and walk. Dec. 1–31.
SAN MARCOS, 92078
2516 Rockdale Pl. Known as “The Griswold’s,” over 21,000 lights decorate this home and entire cul-de-sac. Enjoy a candy cane and check out the lights. Nov. 27–Jan. 2.
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2002 Ainsley Rd.
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. 27–Dec. 27. www.belardolights.com
