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San Diego Central
MAP OF
CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS
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 ‘n greets. Nov. 23-Jan. 5. 760-918-5346. legoland.com Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights. Boats decorated in holiday lights circle Oceanside Harbor. Dec. 14, 7 pm. 760-7225751. oceansideyc.net Botanic Wonderland Holiday Nights in the Garden. Unveiling a reimagined holiday festival centered around the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. The Hamilton Children’s Garden and Toni’s Treehouse will also be illuminated. Activities include a twinkling light tunnel, holiday musical lightshow, snow mound, kids’ crafts, face painting, pictures with Santa, live entertainment, a poinsettia display, and more. Dec. 3-8, 10-15, 17-23 and 26-30, 5-8:30 pm. 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. 760-4363036. sdbgarden.org
CARLSBAD, 92009, 92011, 92024 7607 Romeria St. 1st place in 2018 SD County Festival of Lights! The “Carlsbad Christmas House” where it snows! Walk around to see Surfin’ Santa and the underwater scene, Snoopy & Friends ice skating, Island of Misfit Toys, walk up candycane lane, see animals frolicking in the waterfall, animated window display, and more. Food drive donations accepted. Dec. 8-31, 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. 14 with crafts, music, hot cocoa and cotton candy. All activities free. Dec. 5-25, 5-10 pm. 3520 Corte Ramon. Seventh 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 5279 Willow Walk Rd. Over 30,000 lights create a Christmas light show, 13,000 digital lights featuring mega board, arches, singing Christmas trees and more synchronized to music. Santa Dec. 6, 5:30-8:30 pm. Dec. 1-Dec. 31, 5:30-10 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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Carlsbad, 6646 Elegant Tern Pl.
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, 5:3010:30 pm.
ESCONDIDO 92026 2675 Dundee Glen. Light show in gated community. Featured on ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight. Weekends only, Dec. 1-31, 6-9 pm. peacefamilylights.com
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. 7-24, 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. 30-Jan. 1; Sun-Th, 5:30-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5:30-11 pm.
RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS, 92129 Oviedo St. Off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Also enter off Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd. Dec. 7-31, dusk-10 pm.
SAN MARCOS, 92069, 92078 1639 Knob Hill. Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr. 31st year of decorating. 100,000+ lights plus themed displays. Nov. 28-Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. Visit with Santa Dec. 16-23, 6:30-8 pm. Facebook @ christmasonknobhill and christmasonknobhill.com.
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo. The Zoo will be transformed into a wild wonderland with twinkling lights, animalshaped light sculptures, animal experiences and holiday-themed entertainment including Aurora, a multi-sensory winter spectacular with lights, projections, music and more. Dec. 13-Jan. 5, 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. 7-25. 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. 9-27, 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 Monsters, Inc. theme. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm. 11505 Elbert Ct. Decorated house with a snowman theme. Dec. 7-31, dusk-10 pm.
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, 5:309:30 pm. 10883 Sunset Ridge Dr. Decorated house with lights, inflatables and animated decorations. Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 5-11 pm.
SERRA MESA/MISSION VALLEY, 92123 2002 Ainsley Rd. Features a 20 ft. Christmas tree made of lights, 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. 30-Dec. 28, 6-10 pm. belardolights.com