NOTE - Though the listings are of neighborhoods that traditionally "light up," dates and displays are subject to change.
Nothing brings smiles to entire families than Christmas light displays. And when entire neighborhoods get into the holiday spirit, it brings whole communities together, with people driving from all points of the county just to get a glimpse of someone else's neighborhood display. Sure, commercial displays might be more grand in some cases, but nothing says Christmas better than a heartfelt lighted residence.
The following is a partial list of some of the more well-known (and annual) holiday light displays. Since these are private residence displays, listings are subject to change. Listings in BOLD are displays that are sure bets to get you to say, "Ooohhh...Aaaaah."
ALLIED GARDENS
7048 Hillsboro St.,Off Waring and Princess View. Dec. 10 - 24, dusk-10 pm. Map
CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH
Fairway Village, west side of Stoney Gate Pl. 85+ homes decorated. Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10:30 pm. Neighborhood Block Party on Dec. 17, with food, entertainment, Santa, musicians, carolers and more, from 6-10 p.m. Map
CHULA VISTA
Whitney St./Mankato - Christmas Circle between First and Second Ave., off H St. & 1st Ave., Dec. 11 through Dec.26, 5 to 10 pm. Over 55 homes decorated. Map
Eastlake Neighborhood - off Otay Lakes Rd. and Eastlake Pkwy. Evenings, Dec. 15 to 31. Homes for the Holidays contest will be held Dec. 15. Map
CLAIREMONT
Lana Dr. & Jamar - off Mt. Abernathy Ave., Dec. 10 through Dec. 25. Over 40 homes decorated on this circular street. Map
4760 Norwalk Ave. - off Clairemont Mesa Blvd./Moraga Ave. Dec.1 through Jan.1, 6 to 10 pm. (11 pm weekends) Map
EAST SAN DIEGO
1523 48th Street - off Federal Blvd. & 48th St. Arron Christmas Lane. Dec. 1 through Dec. 30, 5 to 10 pm. Map
EL CAJON
Jingle Bell Hill (aka Pepper Drive Lights) - Solomon Ave./Pageen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 and Bradley. Map
11456 Pegeen Pl. - Nightmare Before Christmas theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Dec. 5-26, Mon-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun 6-10 pm. Map
1838 El Pico Drive. - off Hacienda Drive Dec. 10 through Jan. 1, dusk to 10 pm. 41st year of decorating the 20-foot star over 100 ft. in the air, overlooking El Cajon Valley. Also see a 55-foot long train. Map
FALLBROOK
Reche Road just West of Green Canyon. Over 100,000 lights that are cooreographed to music. There even are snow machines to add to the effect. Lights are on thru New Years night, 6pm - 9pm Tues-Sun, with display staying on longer the week of Christmas. Just enter U-turn driveway from the West and tune your car radio to 90.5FM. Also includes a food-drive, please bring canned or non-perishable food items (a collection bin is on site) that directly benefits the Fallbrook Food Pantry. Map
Curtis Mueller's spectacular Christmas light show featuring concert lighting effects, lasers, and fog. Visit www.brightchristmasshow.com for show schedule and address.
LA MESA
Stadler Street - Fairchild residence as featured in the Union-Tribune. Map
5475 Heidi Street - off Lake Murray Blvd. and Marengo, Dec. 10 through Jan.1, 6 to 10 pm. - Map
6761 Jackson Drive - off Cowles Mtn. Blvd. Decorations remain lit until Jan.1. 5 to 9 pm. - Map
LEMON GROVE, LOMITA (San Diego)
689 Meadowbrook Dr. - off Jamacha Rd., south of Lemon Grove. Dec. 6 through Jan.1, dusk to 10 pm. Many lights on home and occasionally, Santa and Mrs. Santa may be out to greet visitors. Map
MISSION HILLS
2150 Sunset Blvd. 50,000 lights synced to music. The soundtrack was recorded by radio personalities, Jeff and Jer. The home is a 1925 English Tudor in historic Mission Hills and owned by Wayne Brubaker. Map
OCEAN BEACH
4729 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach. The Olson family's gift to the community, their home's lights are synchronizedmsMusic (FM 89.7) and operate Monday - Thursday, and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. Map
POWAY
12631 Stoutwood Street - off Twin Peaks Road & Deerwood Street. Through Jan. 4, 5:30 to 10 pm. Nicknamed "The Griswolds". Map
Hickory Court, Hickory Street - off Twin Peaks Road and Silverset St. Also Includes Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. Named "Candy Cane Lane", the entire cul-de-sac is lit up Dec. 3 through Jan.1, 6 to 9 pm . Map
RANCHO PENASQUITOS
Oviedo Street - off Black Mtn. Rd. "Christmas Card Lane": includes Twin Trails, Carmel Mtn. Rd.,Ellingham St., Renato St., Oviedo St., Twin Trails Dr., Barrymore St., Totherham Ave., Talca Ave., Talca Ct., Allenbrook Way, Davenport Ave., Amber Sky Ln. Dec. 10 through Dec. 31, 6 to 10 pm. Map
SAN CARLOS
Block of 7900 and 8000 Hillandale Dr. - off Mission Gorge and Deerfield. Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 5 to 9 pm. Many lights and a tree on top of the home. Map
SAN MARCOS
1639 Knob Hill - off Nordahl Rd. between Tam O'Shanter Dr. and Augusta Dr. Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, 5 to 9 pm. Disney characters and more. Santa will be out from 6 to 8 every evening Dec. 11 through Dec. 23, except Wednesdays. Map
SANTEE
9230 Wethersfield Rd., Sunwoodie Rd. - Nov. 27 through Jan. 1, 5 to 10 pm. Very colorful nativity scene, Noah's Ark and many lights. Map
9239 Lake Country Drive - off Mast Blvd. Dec. 9 through 30, 7 to 10 pm. Many lights, plus Santa sleigh rides on Dec. 16 & 17. Map
Starlight Circle (Sunburst Santee area), Tomel Court - off Magnolia. Dec. 3 through 31, 6 to 11 pm. On Dec. 17, the neighborhood is holding a Food Drive for the San Diego Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food item and drop it in the barrels to help feed the hungry in San Diego County. Map
SOUTH PARK
28th Street - Matthias residence featured in the Union Tribune. Map
TIERRASANTA
Belardo Lights in Tierrasanta - 5306 Belardo Drive, through Dec. 28. This home light display is a labor of love for Randy Schimka, whose sons both are Autistic. The impressive Christmas lights are a way to connect with his son Brandon, who responds to the lights. What's even more impressive is Randy has synchronized the displays with music, and you can listen on FM 89.7 while you are admiring his work. Map
VISTA
746 Bonita Drive - off Olive Ave. Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, 6 to 9 pm. Large display of lights with an elf's house. Large manger scene. Santa may be there on weekends! Map
Via Vastago - off Olive, Bonita Dr., and N. Melrose Dr. Dec. 10 through 31, 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Little town of Bethlehem in lights, with a possible visit from Santa Claus! Map
courtesy of: http://sandiego.about.com/od/thingstodo/a/holiday_lights.htm
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