San Diego may not be famous for its beautiful snowy landscapes or winter weather, but we make the most of the holidays by celebrating the neighborhoods with lights and decorations. If you need to catch the breath of Christmas, we have covered you with a list of neighborhood shows that will definitely bring you festive joy.
You will be able to drive or walk in and around many places, but some also have interactive features that you can walk through.
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EASTERN REGION
- Gingerbread House – Santee:
This Santi house spreads the festive joy, covered with more than 12,000 holiday lights.
When: Night from dusk – 22:00
Where: 9435 Saint Andrews Drive, Santee CA 92071
- Jingle Bell Hill – El Cajon
For decades, families have packed their cars to drive their families through these festive lights and festive displays.
When: 6pm to 9pm (weekends 22pm) until Christmas
Where: Pepper and Lindenwod Drives, or Pepper and Rockview Drives.
- Starlight Circle – Santee:
Built in a circle, this small neighborhood of Santi,’s residents gather every year to fill their backyard with shining lights for all to see.
When: Night 5:30 – 22:00 until Christmas
Where: West-East Glendon County, Santi, 92071
- Santa Claus Alley – Lemon Park
This dead end turns into a Santa Claus trail every night
When: night from 5:30 – 21:30 until December 31
Where: 2618 Sheri Lane, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
More than 20 houses that go to the holiday PAYEN for everyone with dance lights and festive decoration.
When: Every night, despite Christmas
Where: 10248 Paseo Palmas Drive, Lakeside, CA 92040
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
- Belardo Lights – Tierrasanta:
A very popular tradition started by homeowner Ranch Schmika, which has become a work of the district, where everyone decorates the halls (their yards) with impressive holiday shows and thousands of lights that are synchronized with the music that you can listen to on FM 106.1. who? More details HERE.
When: Night from 6 to 22:00 until December 27
Where: 5306 Belardo Drive, San Drive, San Diego, CA 92124
- Christmas Card Trail – Ranch Penasquitos
They present dozens of houses, which have been completely transformed with imaginary displays for the holidays, etc.
When: From dusk to midnight until Christmas
Where: 9190 Oviedo St, San Diego, CA 92129
- Garrison Street Lights – Point Loma:
Located near Sunset Cliff, this neighborhood offers festive, family-friendly holiday displays that will surely delight you.
When: Night from 5 to 21 December 31
Where: 3616 Garrison St., San Diego, CA 92106
- Fairway Village – Carmel Mountain Ranch:
You will be amazed by the holiday lights and holiday displays of this community.
When: Night from dusk – from 22:30 to January 1
Location: Stoney Gate Place in San Diego, CA 92128
- Luminaria – Bankers Hill:
In this beautiful district, everything from trees, lamp pillars, yards to roofs are covered with festive lights.
When: Every night until January 1 at night
Where? 30th Street երկ Fern Street Jun Juniper, Grape և Beech Street.
- Merry-Tage Court – Scripps Ranch:
This district takes their light shows seriously, և they really enter the festive spirit with shows և events.
When: Night 5:30 – 21:30 until December 31
Where: Merritage Court և Stonebridge Parkway, San Diego, CA 92131
- The Forward House – Banker’s Hill:
This late Victorian house is decorated with bright holiday lights every year.
When: Night 5-22: 00 till Christmas
Where: 108 Ivy Street (1st Street), San Diego CA 92101
- Holiday Market in Petco Park – Downtown San Diego
Along with holiday food և shopping, there are incredible light displays at the Holiday Market (Candy Land, Winter Wonderland և Classic Christmas) that you can take a walk through. Please note that there is an entrance fee. More details HERE.
When: 4pm to 9:30pm until Christmas Eve
Where: Gallagher Square – 840 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101:
SOUTH BAY:
- Christmas Frame – Chula Vista
For over 60 years, this neighborhood has delighted people with its festive lights in 55+ homes.
When: Night 5-22: 00 till Christmas
Where: Whitney և Mancato Streets in Chula Vista, California 91910
- Christmas in Candy Land – Chula Vista
You will want to get out of the car for this one և a walk in life-size Candy Land filled with icing և drops. Travel to Uville to meet the evil Mr. Grinch և Take photos of your Who-Liday. Go to Santa’s workshop and see how the Elves work hard. Put your wish list in Santa’s mailbox և try their new “Frozen” display.
When? Most Christmas nights
Where: 1234 Napa Avenue, Chula Vista CA 91911
- Jackie & Jose’s Christmas House – Chula Vista:
This wonderful couple opens their homes every night, from 6 to 9 pm, so that guests can enjoy the wall-to-wall display of Christmas trees, décor, and much more, such as holiday music and the magic of pine trees. The couple encourages guests to donate clothes or food for the homeless in San Diego.
When: Night from 6:00 to 21:00 (the house will be closed on Saturday, December 11)
Where: 756 Nolan Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910:
NORTHERN REGION
- Land of Botanical Wonders – Encinitas:
The World of Botanical Wonders has become a popular local tradition at the San Diego Botanical Garden. Night celebrations allow families և friends to take a walk in the park ել enjoy outdoor holiday lighting և events in a safe նամ well-organized environment. Please note that there is an entrance fee.
When: Night 5:30 – 21:00 until December 30 (closed: December 24-35)
Where: 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Candy Kane Lane – Puy
House to house on this street is covered with festive lights and festive decor.
When: Night from dusk – 22:00 until Christmas
Where: Hickory Street, Poway, CA 92064
- Candy Kane Lane – San Marcos
An entire block gets a festive spirit with candy themed lights և showing abundance.
When? Most Christmas nights
Where: 1000 Crimson Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
Flamingos, penguins, animated window displays, dancing Santa Claus, the land of inappropriate toys are represented in this magical home in Carlsbad. More information HERE.
When: Night from 5-22: 00 until December 31
Where: 7607 Romeria Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
- Christmas at Knob Hill – San Marcos
Visiting this incredible show is a cherished holiday tradition for many. Homeowners love to spread festive happiness with lights’s richly decorated. Santa Claus will be on the spot on December 14-23 from 18:30 to 20:00.More details HERE.
When: Night from 5:00 to 21:00 until December 30
Where: 1639 Knob Hill Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
- Christmas / Disneyland House – Fallbrook:
For more than 25 years, homeowner Mack has been adding to his incredible lights – a miniature of his hometown, family, friends.
When? Most Christmas nights
Where: 2031 Reche Road, Fallbrook CA 92028
- Jingle Terrace Park – Vista:
The city of Vista is hosting this annual DRIVE-THRU event in Brengle Terrace Park, where guests can literally ride on a ring with a lights and screensavers. The event is free, but you are encouraged to bring new, non-wrapped food to be donated to the San Diego Food Bank.
When: Night from 5:30 to 21:00 until December 23
Where: Brengle Terrace Park – 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista CA 92084
- Spence Family Light House – Escondido
For over 10 years, this family has been running a light show in their home for all to see.
When: Evenings until Christmas
Where: 1835 Sunny Slope Terrace, Escondido CA 92027
- Griswolds House – Puy
The house got its name because there is a lot of lights on their house every year, which help to make everyone’s holiday bright and happy.
When: Night 5:30 – 22:00 (weekends – 23:00) until January 1
12631 Stoutwood Street, Poway, CA 92064:
- Vacation in Your Car – Del Mar Fairgrounds:
This glittering event is back. Experience a separate festive light display from the comfort and safety of your car. Note: There is an entrance fee for this event.
When: The night until December 31
Where: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA, 92014