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 and glittering festivities! New this year: an interactive map feature that “illuminates” nearby light displays based on the zip code entered. For added fun, be sure to take along our Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt (see p. 21). Thank you to this year’s sponsor, Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular.
San Diego Central Jungle Bells. The Zoo will be aglow with holiday cheer and decorations, festive music, roaming entertainers, awe-inspiring views of wildlife and more. Dec. 8– Jan. 2 (except Dec. 24). Included with admission. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr. Tickets: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/jungle-bells
East County ALLIED GARDENS, 92120 5439 Brunswick Ave. Enjoy a spectacular 6,000 pixel music light show with 10+ songs sequenced to holiday and pop music. Nov. 24–Jan. 6.
EL CAJON, 92019, 92020, 92021 741 Sharon Way. Beautifully decorated home. Dec. 1–Jan. 7. 1552 Cajon Greens Pl. Thousands of lights plus yard decorations. Nov. 24–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. Nov. 25–Jan. 3. Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Dec. 2–25. 1838 El Pico Dr. Off Hacienda Dr., Fletcher Hills. The 58th 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. automated train and a view into Santa’s Workshop. Dec. 6–31.
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.
FREE December Nights. Holiday festival with lights, music, family zone and delicious food. Today, 3–11 & tomorrow, 11 am–11 pm. Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights
LAKESIDE, 92040
CLAIREMONT, 92111, 92117
LEMON GROVE, 91945
10248 Paseo Palmas Dr. “Tinsel Town.” 20+ decorated houses. Dec. 7–25.
Lana Dr. & Jamar off Mt. Abernathy Ave. “Clairemont Christmas Park.” Circular street with 40+ decorated homes. Dec. 2–25.
2034 Ensenada St. “Santa’s Toy Shop.” Nov. 26–Jan. 1.
4234 Mount Herbert Ave. Beautifully decorated home. Dec. 1-25.
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–Jan. 5.
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.
SAN CARLOS 92119
10883 Sunset Ridge Dr. Decorated house with lights, inflatables and animated decorations. Nov. 25–Dec. 31.
6715 Tuxedo Rd. A joyous Christmas winter wonderland with a photo booth and an animated musical tree synchronized to holiday music. Nov. 26–Dec. 25.
TIERRASANTA, 92124
SANTEE, 92071
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. 25– Dec. 27. www.belardolights.com
Starlight Circle/Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off North Magnolia Ave. 75 homes lit up in an easy-to-drive circle. Dec. 15–25. 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 18,000 LED lights. Take your picture in the sleigh. Nov. 27–Jan. 1.
4234 Mount Herbert Ave., Clairemont
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Lights at the Lakes. Drive through 35+ light displays set to music. Fri.–Sun., Dec. 1–23, 6–8 pm. $19.99–$29.99/car. Santee Lakes, enter at 9120 Carlton Oaks Dr. www.santeelakes.com
