San Diego’s Map of Christmas Lights

Presenting San Diego County’s most comprehensive (and accurate) list of holiday light shows and glittering festivities.

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!

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

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.

Bassett Way 92129

RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS, 23542

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.

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

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.

SERRA MESA/MISSION VALLEY, 92123

2002 Ainsley Rd. Features a 20 ft. star made of lights, multiple blow-ups and lights. Dec. 1–31.

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

North County Coastal

Holidays at LEGOLAND. Live entertainment, twinkling lights and festive cheer await. Nightly tree lightings of the Park’s LEGO Christmas tree decked with spectacular lights and LEGO ornaments. Nov. 20–Jan. 2. Activities included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.LEGOLAND.com.

Botanic Wonderland. Festive lights, music, kids’ activities, crafts and more. Dec. 4–5, 10–23, 26–30, 5–9 pm. $10–$18. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org

Snow N Glow Holiday Festival. “Holidays in Your Car” 1.5 mile drive-thru light spectacular or stroll through Winter Wonderland with over 1 million glowing lights. Select nights, Dec. 4-Jan. 2. $12.99–$45. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. www.snownglow.com/delmar

CARLSBAD, 92009, 92011, 92024

7607 Romeria St. The “Carlsbad Christmas House” where it snows. Home of Canterbury Gardens’ giant Santa. Walk around to see Surfin’ Santa, Snoopy & Friends ice skating, Island of Misfit Toys and animals frolicking in the waterfall. Food drive donations accepted. Dec. 5–26. www.carlsbadchristmashouse.com

6646 Elegant Tern Pl. Free Santa’s mailbox and treats for the kids nightly. Santa writes back a personalized letter to each child. Santa visits on Dec. 18 with crafts, music, hot cocoa and cotton candy. Dec. 3–Jan. 3.

6646 Elegant Tern Pl.

3520 Corte Ramon. Lights and characters coordinated to music, different theme each year. Accepting food donations for local food shelters.

3520 Corte Ramon

6774 Vermarine Ct. Light show synchronized to music. Dec. 1–31.

3920 Rockfield Ct.

3920 Rockfield Ct. Musical light show with 20,000 lights and show selector where visitor can pick from over 20 songs. Nov. 28–Jan. 2.

OCEANSIDE, 92056, 92057

5279 Willow Walk Rd. Over 35,000 lights create a Christmas light show synchronized to music featuring mega board and arches. Santa visits and food drive for San Diego Food Bank on Dec. 10–11, 5:30–8 pm. Dec. 1–31.

5279 Willow Walk Rd.

2329 Snead Dr. Lights, nativity scene, animated elves and Santa Village light display. Walk up to see Christmas scene in garage. Dec. 7–31.

San Diego Coastal

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. 50th Anniversary. “The Twelve Days of Christmas” theme. Dec. 12 & 19, 5:30 pm. Starts off Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Coronado Ferry Landing. www.sdparadeoflights.org

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Over 100 acres of beautifully decorated park, including a towering sea-themed Christmas tree and a holiday music-activated tunnel of lights. Nov. 12–Jan 2. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com

Sights and Sounds of Christmas. Walk the San Diego Temple grounds and enjoy more than 130,000 lights and nativity scenes. Free. Nov. 27–Jan. 1, 5–11 pm. San Diego Temple, 7474 Charmant Dr., UTC.

Winter Wonder at Belmont Park. Holiday sculptures, movie nights, “Illuminated Winter Nights” and more. Weekends in Dec. 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com

Old Town Trolley’s Holiday Lights and Sights Tour. Join in sing-along caroling with the elf conductors as they share fun holiday facts and traditions and see the festive lights of Old Town, Embarcadero,

Seaport Village, Balboa Park and more. Dec. 6–24 & 26–30. $25–$30; 3 & under free. 4010 Twiggs St. www.trolleytours.com

POINT LOMA, 92106

Garrison St. & Chatsworth. Off Rosecrans. “Garrison Street Lights.” Dec. 1–31.

Downtown San Diego

The Forward House in Bankers Hill. 24th annual holiday lighting display at The Forward House, built for San Diego Mayor John Forward, Sr. in 1905. Santa makes a pre-Christmas stop upon the roof in his sleigh on Dec. 18 between 6–8 pm. All visitors receive a wrapped candy cane. 108 Ivy St. (1st & Ivy). Nov. 25–Dec. 31, 5–10 pm. www.AmericanSecurityMortgage.net

The Holiday Market at Petco Park. Candyland, Winter Wonderland and Classic Christmas walkthrough light displays. Nov. 29–Dec. 24, 4–9:30 pm. $10–$14. Gallagher Square, 100 Park Blvd. www.padres.com

South Bay

Hotel del Coronado. The iconic resort shimmers and shines as its signature red turrets are draped in thousands of sparkling lights with magical Christmas trees, snowy surprises and garlands galore. Nov. 22–Jan. 2. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. www.hoteldel.com

CHULA VISTA, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915

Whitney St./Mankato. Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” 64th year of decorating 55+ homes. Dec. 11–26.

751 Nolan Ave. A night at Disney theme. Nov. 25–Jan. 1.

PARADISE HILLS, 92139

2160 Reo Dr. Lights, inflatables and decorations. Nov. 25–Dec. 31.

6134 Chadwick Ave. Lights and inflatables. Nov. 26–Jan. 1.

East County

EL CAJON, 92019, 92020, 92021

1552 Cajon Greens Pl. Thousands of lights plus yard decorations synchronized to holiday music on 97.7 FM. Nov. 25–Jan. 2.

Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./ Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Dec. 2–25.

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. Nov. 26–Jan. 2.

1838 El Pico Dr. Off Hacienda Dr., Fletcher Hills. The 57th 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 70,000 programmed lights, a 55-ft. automated train and a view into Santa’s Workshop. Dec. 5–31.

1838 El Pico Dr.

LAKESIDE, 92040

10248 Paseo Palmas Dr. 20+ houses nicknamed “Tinsel Town.” Dec. 7–25.

LEMON GROVE, 91945

2034 Ensenada St. A “Winter Wonderland” theme. Nov. 25–Jan. 1.

10248 Paseo Palmas Dr.

SAN CARLOS 92119

6715 Tuxedo Rd. A Winter Wonderland with an RGB musical tree synchronized to holiday music. Nov. 28–Dec. 26.

6715 Tuxedo Rd.

SANTEE, 92071

Starlight Circle/Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off North Magnolia Ave. 75 homes lit up in an easy-to-drive circle. Dec. 1–31.

9325 Pebble Beach Dr. Full light display on home and yard set to music. Dec. 1–31.

8575 Shanes Way. The sights and sounds of Christmas with a 25-ft tree of light and more. Thousands of lights dance to over 30 Christmas songs on 91.3 FM. Dec. 1–31.

9435 Saint Andrews Dr. The Santee gingerbread house with over 16,000 LED lights. Nov. 29–Jan. 1.

SPRING VALLEY, 91977

4037 N. Bonita St. Lots of lights, music, penguins, Snoopy, Mickey, Minnie and Santa in the window. Dec. 10–Jan. 3.

Noah Homes Enchanted Village 12526 Campo Rd.

Noah Homes Enchanted Village 8-acres of brilliantly lit trees, magical cottages, light tunnels, giant candy canes, over 200,000 lights, interactive displays and more. Dec. 17–22, 5–8 p.m. $9.99–$19.99. All proceeds benefit Noah Homes. 12526 Campo Rd. www.enchantedvillage.org

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22 • SanDiegofamily.com • December 2021