San Diego County offers a number of spectacular light displays. From East County to the city's quintessential suburbs, we've compiled a list of some of
the best Christmas lights across town.
Whatever area of town you live in, there's bound to be a light display nearby. We've broken our list down by area - scroll down to find your favorites
and click the link below for a complete, printable list!
Carmel Mountain Ranch
Address: Fairway Village, East & West Sides of Stoney Gate Place
Best Time to Visit: December 10th - January 1st, 5:30 - 10:30pm
This area boasts over 80 decorated homes.
Chula Vista
Address: Circle between First and Second Avenue, Off of H Street & 1st Avenue
Best Time to Visit: December 13th - December 26th, 5:00 - 10:00pm
Deemed "Christmas Circle", over 55 homes in this area are decorated.
Clairemont
Address: Lana Drive & Jamar, Off Mt. Abernathy Avenue
Best Time to Visit: December 7th - December 28th
Over 40 homes are included in this light display.
Address: 4760 Norwalk Avenue, Off Clairemont Mesa Blvd/Moraga Avenue.
Best Time to Visit: December 7th - January 1st, 7:00 - 10:00pm, 7:00 - 11:00pm (weekends)
Over 40 homes are included in this light display.
El Cajon
Address:Solomon Avenue/Pageen Place & Surrounding Area, Off of 67 & Bradley
Best Time to Visit: December 7th - 26th, M-T 6:00 - 9:00pm, F- Sun 6:00 - 10:00pm
Referred to by many as, "Jingle Bell Hill", you won't want to miss these Pepper Drive lights!
Poway
Address: 12631 Stoutwood Street, Off Twin Peaks Road & Deerwood Street
Best Time to Visit: December 1st - January 1st, 5:30 - 10:00pm
Address: Hickory Court, Hickory Street, Off Twin Peak Road & Silverset Street
Best Time to Visit: December 7th - 24th, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Nicknamed "Candy Cane Lane" this cul-de-sac of lights is sure to brighten your holiday! Located only a few miles from Poway's other popular light
display on Stoutwood.
Rancho Penasquitos
Address: Oviedo Street, Off Black Mountain Road
Best Time to Visit: December 9th - 31st, Dusk - 10:00pm
Nicknamed "Christmas Card Lane", this neighborhood is lined with life size "Christmas card" displays.
San Marcos
Address: 1639 Knob Hill, Off Nordahl Road between Tam O'Shanter Drive & August Drive
Best Time to Visit: November 24th - December 26th, 5:00-9:00pm
Check out the neighborhood's website for more information
and find out when Santa's in town!
Tierrasanta
Address: 5306 Belardo Drive
Best Time to Visit: November 29th - December 31st, 6:00 - 10:00pm
Over 100,000 lights sequenced to music. Tune to 106.1 FM.
For a family friendly evening in the heart of downtown San Diego, head straight to Petco Park for 2014's "Holiday Wonderland". Featuring Santa's Workshop
and a Candyland, among others, this new tradition is one you won't want to miss! Tickets are $15 for adult admission and $10 for child admission. Buy
tickets and find more detailed information here.
