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presents the county’s most comprehensive list of holiday light shows and glittering festivities. If you know of awesome Christmas light displays in San Diego County that aren’t listed, email linda@ sandiegofamily.com to be considered next year.
North County Coastal Holidays at LEGOLAND California. Experience the magic of the holidays with music, twinkling lights and a 30-ft LEGO Christmas Tree. Enjoy live entertainment, a holiday light show and character meet and greets at the Holiday Village. Nov. 17-Dec. 31. 760-9185346. legoland.com Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights. Boats decorated in holiday lights circle Oceanside Harbor. Dec. 8, 7 pm. 760-722-5751. oceansideyc.net San Diego Botanic Garden “Garden of Lights”. 125,000+ lights illuminate the Garden. Holiday crafts, visits with Santa, marshmallow roasting and more. Dec. 1-23 and 26-30, 5-8:30 pm. Adults, $15-$25, children 3-17, $5. 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. 760-436-3036. sdbgarden.org
CARLSBAD, 92009, 92011, 92024 7607 Romeria St. The “Carlsbad Christmas House” where it snows! Walk around to see Surfin’ Santa, Snoopy & Friends ice skating, Island of Misfit Toys, animals frolicking in the waterfall, animated window display, and more. Food drive donations accepted. Dec. 2-31, 5-10 pm (closed rain days). 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. 15 with crafts, music, hot cocoa and cotton candy. All activities free. Dec. 5-25, 5-10 pm. 3520 Corte Ramon. Sixth year of decorating, different theme each year. Lights and characters coordinated to music. Dusk-10 pm.
OCEANSIDE, 92056, 92057 1615 Quiet Hills Dr. Lights synchronized to over 10 songs on 87.9 FM. christmasonquiethills.com 2329 Snead Dr. Lots of lights, nativity scene, animated elves, Santa Village light display. Walk up to see Christmas scene in garage. Dec. 7-31, 5:30-9 pm. 1562 Peacock Blvd. Rudolph and deer family. Christmas trees and lights. Dec. 10-Jan. 5. 5:30-10:30 pm.
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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, 5:30-10:30 pm.
POWAY, 92064 12631 Stoutwood St. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Deerwood St. Nicknamed “The Griswolds.” Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 5:30-10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends. 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. 8-24, 6-9 pm.
RAMONA, 92065 23542 Bassett Way. “Happy Lights Ramona” with 30,000+ lights animated to music on 106.9 FM using 996 computer channels to control the lights. Nov. 30Jan. 1; Sun-Th, 5:30-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5:30-11 pm.
San Diego Central Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo. The Zoo will be aglow with holiday cheer and activities to keep the whole family jolly. Seasonal decorations, animal experiences, costumed characters, live entertainment and more. Dec. 14-Jan. 6, 9 am-8 pm (until 5 pm Dec. 24). Free with Zoo admission. 619-231-1515. sandiegozoo.org
CLAIREMONT, 92117 Lana Dr. & Jamar. Off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular street. “Clairemont Christmas Park”. 40+ homes decorated. Dec. 1-25. 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. 10-27, 6-10 pm. 5348 Channing St. Light display to music. Dec. 4-31, dusk-10pm.
MIRA MESA, 92126 8866 Cassioepia Way. Decorated house with a gingerbread theme. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm. 11505 Elbert Ct. Decorated house with a Disney theme. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm.
RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS, 92129 Oviedo St. Off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Also enter off Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd. Dec. 9-31, dusk-10 pm.
SAN MARCOS, 92069, 92078 1145 Barham Dr. Festively decorated house with an electric train. Last year for Santa and Mrs. Claus. Nov. 22-Dec. 24, (weather permitting), 6:158:30 pm. 1639 Knob Hill. Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr. 31st year of decorating. 100,000+ lights plus themed displays. Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. Visit with Santa Dec. 16-23, 6:30-8 pm. Facebook @ christmasonknobhill and christmasonknobhill.com.
SCRIPPS RANCH, 92131 Stonebridge Pkwy & Merritage Ct. Nicknamed “Merry-tage Court”, entire street lit up with themes including Star Wars, Minions, Disney, Cars and more. Dec. 1-31, 5:30-9:30 pm.
SERRA MESA/MISSION VALLEY, 92123 2002 Ainsley Rd. Features a 20 ft. snowman, multiple blow-ups and lights. Dec. 1-31, dusk-9 pm.
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. 24-Dec. 27, 6-10 pm. belardolights.com 10927 Baroque Ln. A Winter Wonderland themed Christmas with 25-ft drummer boy on the roof, animated ski village, snowmen, and an RC Train that kids can drive. Dec. 7-30, 6-10 pm.