San Diego Central Christmas Lights

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Jungle Bells

Light up the night with amazing entertainment and merry experiences including reindeer games, Santa’s Factory and more. Dec. 19–Jan. 4 (except Dec. 24). Included with admission. San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/jungle-bells

December Nights

Holiday festival with lights, music, family activities and amazing food. Free. Dec. 5, 3–11 pm & Dec. 6, 11 am–11 pm. Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights 

Clairemont | Scripps Ranch | Tierrasanta | Sabre Springs

CLAIREMONT 

Lana Dr. & Jamar off Mt. Abernathy Ave

“Clairemont Christmas Park.” Circular street with 40+ decorated homes. Dec. 1–25.   

5404 Mt. Burnham Dr

Features a 96-channel animated light display to 98.5 FM. North Pole village display, train and animated figures display in garage. Dec. 9–27.

4234 Mount Herbert Ave

Beautifully decorated home. Dec. 1-25.

3636 Ethan Allen Ave

Beautifully decorated home. Dec. 6–25. 

SCRIPPS RANCH 

Stonebridge Pkwy. & Merritage Ct

“Merry-tage Court.” Entire street lit up with themes including Star Wars, Minions, Disney, Frozen, Cars, The Grinch and more. Dec. 1–31. 

TIERRASANTA 

5306 Belardo Dr

Over 100,000 lights and decorations all sequenced and animated to music at 106.1 FM. Nov. 29–Dec. 27. www.belardolights.com. 

SABRE SPRINGS

11900 Dapple Ct. 

"Candy Cane Circle.” Neighborhood of homes decorated with lights and inflatables. Dec. 1–31.

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

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