North County Coastal Christmas Lights

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Coastal Christmas Del Mar - Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd

Ten days of holiday fun with dazzling lights, skating, private igloos, s’mores and family fun. Dec. 12–14, 18–23 & 26, 4–9 pm.  www.coastalchristmasdelmar.com

Holidays at LEGOLAND - One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad.

Holiday light show with falling “snow,” 30-ft. LEGO Christmas tree and more. Select dates Nov. 23–Jan. 5. Included with admission. www.legoland.com 

“Lightscape.” - 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas.

This mile-long, illuminated trail has been reimagined with vibrant new installations from artists from around the world, plus a few returning favorites that continue to dazzle. Select dates, Nov. 14–Jan. 4, 5–10 pm. www.sdbg.org

Carlsbad  |  Oceanside

CARLSBAD

6646 Elegant Tern Pl.

Old fashioned lights and inflatables, giant candy, Santa’s mailbox, Christmas village and nightly treats. Dec. 5–Jan. 3.

2695 Medford Ct.

Amazing 25-song light show with both traditional lights and new pixel technology. Toy donations accepted. Nov. 30–Dec. 31.

3920 Rockfield Ct. 

Musical light show with 25,000+ lights and show selector where visitors can pick from over 30 songs. Nov. 30–Dec. 31.  

6774 Vermarine Ct.

Features an incredible display of over 10,000 Christmas lights, all synchronized to a playlist of classic and modern Christmas music. The lights dance, twinkle and pulse in harmony with the tunes, creating a magical experience for visitors of all ages. Dec. 1–31.

3520 Corte Ramon

Lights and characters coordinated to music, different theme each year. Accepting food donations for local food shelters.

OCEANSIDE

Christmas Light Show Spectacular - 3715 Oceanic Way 

Walk or drive-thru experience with 10,000+ lights synced to your favorite Christmas songs. Free. Tune into 98.9 FM. www.calvaryoceanside.org/christmas

5596 Quarter Horse Cir.

Christmas-themed light show with over 10,000 RGB LED pixel lights synchronized to your favorite classic Christmas songs with singing snowman and lightbulb characters. Tune in to 97.1 FM. Dec. 1–31.

5279 Willow Walk Rd. 

Step into a magical holiday wonderland of 40,000+ dancing RGB lights that sparkle to music in a 30-minute show with a 20-ft. tree, mega board and arches. Dec. 1–31.

2329 Snead Dr. 

Lights, lights, lights, nativity scene, animated elves and Santa Village light display. Walk up to see Christmas scene in garage. Dec. 7–31.

5592 Thoroughbred St.

Experience the JOY of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive music, singing reindeer, a “s-ELF-ie” picture station, falling snow and take pictures with some festive friends featuring Jack Skellington and Bumble the Abominable Snowman. Tune in to 95.1 FM. Nov. 30–Dec. 25. Instagram @OceansideSpiderHouse

 For even more fun on your Christmas lights tour, print out San Diego Family's free Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt!   

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