1. BALBOA PARK

 Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo. Celebration of Lights and Carol of the Jungle Bells light experiences, Twinkle Light Trolley and live entertainment. Dec. 4-6, 11-23, 25-31; 9 am-8 pm (until 5 pm Dec. 24).. 619-231-1515. www.sandiegozoo.org

2. BANKERS HILL

Luminaria: Trees, lamp posts, roofs and courtyards all decorated with lights. Along 30th St. and Fern St. from Juniper to Grape to Beech. Nov.27-Jan. www.SouthParkScene.com

The Forward House in Bankers Hill: Experience the sight and sounds of the season at 108 Ivy St. (1st & Ivy). Built in 1905 for Mayor John Forward Sr, adorned with lights every season since 1998. 5-10 pm. 619-533-7904. www.amsecmortgage.net

3. CARLSBAD

 7607 Romeria St. Nicknamed “The Carlsbad Christmas House”. Walk up to see the animated window display, swimming penguins, surfing Santa, Snoopy skating and three snow machines. Food drive donations accepted. Dec. 4-31, 5-9 pm.

6646 Elegant Tern Pl. Real Santa’s mailbox for the kids and treats nightly. Santa writes back a free personalized letter to each child. Free community event Dec. 15 with cotton candy, crafts, bubbles and a special guest. Dec. 3-25, 5-10 pm.

2329 Snead Dr. Lights, lights, lights, Santa arrives by hot air balloon, nativity scene, animated elves and Santa village light display. Walk up to see a Christmas scene in the garage. Dec. 5-31, 5:30-9 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/7607+Romeria+St,+Carlsbad,+CA+92009/@33.084927,-117.246724,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dc0b6cc9936449:0x1ae54d6216349d82!8m2!3d33.084927!4d-117.24453?hl=en

4. CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH

 Fairway Village: east and west sides of Stoney Gate Pl. 80 homes decorated in “Holiday Magic”. Dec. 10-Jan.1, 5:30-10:30 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stoney+Gate+Pl,+San+Diego,+CA+92128/@32.965924,-117.0882515,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbf9f65ccbf063:0xc4f612a352dfad37!8m2!3d32.9698306!4d-117.0822594?hl=en

5. CHULA VISTA

 Whitney St./Mankato. ** Update: Due to Covid 2020 many homes will not be decorating this year** Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” 61st year of decorating 55+ homes. Dec. 10-26, 5-10 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Whitney+St,+Chula+Vista,+CA+91910/@32.633251,-117.073933,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d94e0cf7d8faed:0x116bee7216d6ccd4!8m2!3d32.633251!4d-117.071739?hl=en

6. CLAIREMONT

Lana Dr. & Jamar. Off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular street. “Clairemont Christmas Park”. 40+ homes decorated. Dec. 1-24.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jamar+Dr+%26+Lana+Dr,+San+Diego,+CA+92117/@32.8308987,-117.1718355,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbff86f1d6f697:0x82403f2b41f8f3ca!8m2!3d32.8308987!4d-117.1696415?hl=en

7. CORONADO

 Hotel del Coronado. Hotel del Coronado Celebrate the magic of the holidays as America’s beachfront legend transforms into a winter wonderland of ice and lights, sparkles and snowflakes. With its magnificent outdoor ice skating rink and DELights, The Del is celebrating all things shiny and bright. Join friends and family for lavish feasts, Victorian teas, festive parties and holiday traditions. 1500 Orange Ave. 619-522-8490. www.hoteldel.com

8. EL CAJON

Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Dec. 7-26, Mon-Th, 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun, 6-10 pm.

 11456 Pegeen Pl. “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Santa may make a surprise visit. Dec. 5-Jan. 1, Mon-Th, 6-9 pm and Fri-Sun, 6-10 pm.

1838 El Pico Dr. Off Hacienda Dr. 53rd year decorating the 20-ft. star that’s 100 ft. up. Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Also see a 55-ft. train. Dec. 8-31, dusk-10 pm.

9777 Valley Ranch Rd. Cul-de-sac of lights programmed to 89.1 FM/87.9 FM. Giant dazzling trees, twinkling stars and a Winter Wonderland of computerized light and music shows. Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 5-10:30 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Solomon+Ave,+El+Cajon,+CA+92021/@32.8266265,-116.9573536,14.96z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d95867dfdddf2b:0x7dbcd06133a7a84b!8m2!3d32.8282605!4d-116.9497304?hl=en

9. ENCINITAS

Botanic Wonderland: If you’ve never visited the Botanic Garden in the day, first off, make a plan to do so!! They have over 4 miles of pathways BRIMMING with plantlife, with similar vibes to the amazing gardens at the San Diego Zoo or Safari Park, including the nation’s largest bamboo collection!

10. ESCONDIDO

Center for the Arts– Northern Lights display. Beginning November 30th, their 12-acre campus will be transformed into a spectacle of light, hope, and joy after sunset each evening. Guests are invited to wander along our walkways, taking in the holiday sights and sounds.

The young and young-at-heart will enjoy tunnels of twinkling lights, giant LED Christmas trees, and blow-up figurines of favorite holiday characters. Marvel as lights move to music in a display curated by local Escondido family The Peace’s featured on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. On view daily from 4:30 – 9:00 PM. This self-guided holiday experience is completely FREE and open to all.

https://artcenter.org/

11. FALLBROOK

2031 Reche Rd. Fallbrook- Christmas/Disneyland House: Owner, Mack, has been adding to this magnificent display for over 25 years!  Be prepared to enter a wonderland of lights and minature displays inspired by his hometown, friends and family!

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=2031+Reche+Rd.+Fallbrook

12. LAKESIDE

 10248 Paseo Palmas Dr. 20+ houses nicknamed “Tinsel Town.” Dec. 5-25, 5:30-9 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/10248+Paseo+Palmas+Dr,+Lakeside,+CA+92040/@32.8629524,-116.9458828,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbe2893406c8f7:0x1a02c691b79a3aba!8m2!3d32.8629524!4d-116.9436888?hl=en

13. LEMON GROVE/LOMITA

 2618 Sheri Lane. Cul-de-sac turns into Santa Claus Lane. Light show at 6:30 pm and every 30 minutes on 89.9 FM. Dec. 1-31, 5:30-9:30 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/2618+Sheri+Ln,+Lemon+Grove,+CA+91945/@32.734768,-117.03852,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d95128ec8f9937:0xf16c2f7f0535f705!8m2!3d32.734768!4d-117.036326?hl=en

14. OCEANSIDE

1562 Peacock Blvd. Rudolph, Christmas trees and lights. Dec. 10-Jan. 5. 5:30-10 pm.

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights. **Update: Cancelled 2020 due to Covid** Boats decorated in holiday lights circle Oceanside Harbor.  760-722-5751. www.oceansideyc.net

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Oceanside+Harbor/@33.2078136,-117.4125542,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dc6fb19686aa05:0x7050f08bd7351d4f!8m2!3d33.2078136!4d-117.3950394?hl=en

15. POINT LOMA

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. **Update: Cancelled 2020 due to Covid** Over 100 vessels. Begins on Quivira Basin. Dec. 10, starts at 7 pm. 858-488-0501. www.mbyc.org

16. POWAY

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., 12659 Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. All off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. named “Candy Cane Courts.” Entire cul-de-sacs are lit up. Dec. 10-24, 6-9 pm.

17. PARADISE HILLS

 2160 Reo Dr. 14th year of decorating. Nov. 21-Dec. 31, 7pm-midnight.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/2160+Reo+Dr,+San+Diego,+CA+92139/@32.6783827,-117.0696465,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d95192088011b1:0x6365d2646e285016!8m2!3d32.6783827!4d-117.0674525?hl=en

18. RAMONA

 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. 24-Jan. 1; Sun-Th, 5:30-10 pm; and Fri & Sat, 5:30-11 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/23542+Bassett+Way,+Ramona,+CA+92065/@33.013511,-116.820855,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbe79820f10609:0xde3b6f63c9fd16c3!8m2!3d33.013511!4d-116.818661?hl=en

19. RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS

 Oviedo St. Off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Also enter off Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd. Dec. 9-31, dusk-10 pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Oviedo+St,+San+Diego,+CA+92129/@32.9701779,-117.1281633,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbf9d4c15012b3:0x7bce3ab30194c76a!8m2!3d32.9701779!4d-117.1259693?hl=en

20.  SAN MARCOS

 1639 Knob Hill.  **UPDATE: They are not decorating 2020 due to Covid** Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr.; 29th year of decorating. 100,000+ lights plus themed displays. Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. See Santa Dec. 14-23, 6:30-8 pm. www.ChristmasOnKnobHill.com

1849 Rees Rd. San Marcos– This is one of the most amazing Christmas trees I have ever seen!  The family rents a crane each year to light up their humungous tree!

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=1849+Rees+Rd.+San+Marcos

21. SANTEE

Starlight Circle/Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off Magnolia. Many homes lit up. Dec. 17-26, dusk-10 pm.

9325 Pebble Beach Dr. Displays on house and yard set to music. Dec. 1-31, dusk-10 pm.

9435 Saint Andrews Dr. Santee’s gingerbread house with over 12,000 lights. Nov. 28-Jan. 1, dusk-10pm.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tomel+Ct,+Santee,+CA+92071/@32.8601494,-116.971053,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbe2b9a7ba5bf1:0xf6ad468abc5311d1!8m2!3d32.8601494!4d-116.9705005?hl=en

22. SCRIPPS RANCH

Stonebridge Parkway and Merritage Ct. Nicknamed “Merry-tage Court”, entire street lit up with fun themes. Dec. 1-31, 5:30-9:30 pm.

Merry-tage Court (Scripps Ranch)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stonebridge+Pkwy+%26+MERRITAGE+Ct,+San+Diego,+CA+92131/@32.9218141,-117.052863,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbfb93dd2673a9:0x317241b9e1126003!8m2!3d32.9218141!4d-117.050669?hl=en

23. TIERRASANTA

5306 Belardo Dr. Off Via Valarta at Via Playa De Cortes. 100,000 lights and decorations all sequenced and animated to music at 106.1 FM. Nov. 26-Dec. 26, 6-10 pm. www.belardolights.com

24. La Jolla

Sights & Sounds of Christmas: San Diego Temple！The Mormon Temple off I-5 near La Jolla is an awesome feat of architecture, and definitely worth a visit even during the daytime (although only members of the church are allowed inside). This holiday season, it turns into a winter wonderland–walk the Temple grounds and enjoy more than 130,000 lights and nativity scenes. Admission is free.

Where to See Christmas Lights in San Diego in 2024

同时，还有一个好地方可以去的，圣地亚哥生物园：