Free Christmas Light Displays
Find Christmas Light Displays in San Diego North County
These homeowners go to great length and expense to put up these Christmas light displays for public enjoyment.
Please respect their effort and neighborhood,
Don’t litter the streets,
Be respectful of the neighbors,
Drive slow, adults and children are walking around and crossing streets,
Do not park in or block driveways
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Thank you be safe and enjoy the Christmas light displays
ESCONDIDO
Spence Family Holiday Light show: 4:30-10:30 p.m. daily, through at least Jan. 1
Corner of Ash and Elmwood Brightly decorated house on the corner and a couple more around it
SAN MARCOS
1145 Barham Dr. Nov. 26-Dec. 24, Sun-Th, 5:30-9 pm, Fri & Sat, 5:30-10 pm.
1639 Knob Hill. Christmas On Knob Hill Nov. 23-Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. See Santa Dec. 16-23, 6:30-8 pm.
Archer Rd several houses on the street and neighboring streets
RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS
Oviedo St. Christmas Card Lane Dec. 9-31, dusk-10 pm.
RANCHO BERNARDO
Rancho Bernardo Winery Holiday Nights : Dec 18 - Dec 23, 2017
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM web info
POWAY
12631 Stoutwood St. Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 5:30-10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends.
Hickory Ct.,Hickory St., Butterwood Ct., Rockrose Ct. “Candy Cane Lane.” Dec. 10-24, 6-9
SCRIPPS RANCH
Stonebridge Pkwy & Merritage Ct. Dec. 1-31, 5:30-9:30 pm.pm.
MIRA MESA
8866 Cassioepia Way. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm.
11505 Elbert Ct. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm.
CARMEL MOUNTAIN
Fairway Village, “Holiday Magic•.” Dec. 16-Jan.1, 5:30-10:30 pm.
OCEANSIDE
1562 Peacock Blvd. Dec. 10-Jan. 5. 5:30-10 pm.
CARLSBAD
7607 Romeria St. The “Carlsbad Christmas House” Dec. 3-31, 5-10 pm (closed rain days).
6646 Elegant Tern Pl. Dec. 1-26, 5:30-9:30 pm.
3520 Corte Ramon. Dusk-10 pm
BOAT PARADES OF LIGHTS
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights. Oceanside Harbor. Dec. 9, 6-10 pm. Website
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Starts off Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Ferry Landing, Coronado. Website
Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. Begins on Quivira Basin. Dec. 9, starts at 6 pm. 858-488-0501. Website
MORE FREE XMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS WORTH THE DRIVE
Balboa Park December Nights: December Nights is the heart of the holidays for San Diego families and friends. Featuring dazzling lights; dancers, choirs, and bands; incredible food; amazing attractions; and free admission, December Nights is a treasured tradition that kicks off the holiday season for young and old alike. Friday, December 7, & Saturday, December 8, 2018 Website
Bainbridge Circle Holiday Extravaganza, Murrietta (near Temecula) Several streets are decorated with lights synchronized to Xmas carols Nov 24th - Dec 25th from 6pm - 10pm Website
NOT FREE XMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo Dec 8, 2017 - Jan 1, 2018 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Holidays at Legoland Nov 17 to Dec31 Website
Seaworld Christmas Celebration