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San Diego Xmas Lights: Where to this year?

2012: Where to next?!

Do we return to a previous favorite? Check out a new one? Would you like to come with?!

  • Holiday of Lights @ Del Mar Fairground: www.holidayoflights.com
  • December Nights @ Balboa Park (Dec 7-8): www.balboapark.org/decembernights
  • Bob’s Christmas Wonderland [La Mesa]: 7171 Cornell Ave., La Mesa. (5 to 9 p.m)
  • Jingle Bell Hill aka Pepper Drive Lights [El Cajon]:  Solomon Ave./Pageen Pl.

Any one been to these other places or have any recommendations of their own?

2011: “Candy Cane Lane”
Hickory Court, Hickory Street – Off Twin Peaks Road and Silverset St, San Diego, CA 92129
Dec. 3- 31, 6 to 9 pm
link to previous year’s post: here


2010: “Christmas Card Lane” (wiki)

Oviedo St, San Diego, CA 92129
Dec. 10 – 31, 6 to 10 pm
link to previous year’s post: here

2009: Christmas on Knob Hill (link)

1639 Knob Hill Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Santa’s Schedule: Dec. 10 –  23 (Except Wednesdays – Santa bowls), 6:30pm – 8:00pm


Belardo Lights (link)
5306 Belardo Drive, Tierrasanta
Dec 1 – 28
A father/sons project that started out small but grew over the years. Both of the family’s sons are autistic and have a connection to bright lights and music. This is a really touching display and you can sit in your car and listen to the synchronized music on FM 89.7 while you’re there.

Candy Cane Lane: Poway Edition

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Candy Cane Lane [Poway]: Hickory Court, Hickory Street – off Twin Peaks Road and Silverset St, Dec. 3 through Jan.1, 6 to 9 pm.

After hearing some pretty positive reviews from people who have been before, I decided to check out Poway’s Candy Cane Lane with anybody who wanted to come along.

Had a pretty good turn out. I took a few more pictures but I really I don’t want to ruin the experience for you all. For me there’s always a sense of wonder when I see lights, music, and smiles. All we’re missing is some snow! But I guess I should beware for what I wish for.

There is a crowd here on Saturday but it’s not too bad when you walk the streets. I must admit there wasn’t quite one house that really stood out but the sheer number of houses that decorate and go beyond the normal call of duty is really awesome! A highly recommended spot to check out these next few weeks!

We decided to emulate a tradition we heard some of our Poway resident friends doing and headed over to Denny’s to cap off the night. Well, unfortunately that’s the last of xmas light decorations I’ll be able to enjoy this year. So until next year….enjoy!

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Help Me decide Where to go this year!

photos stolen from A.Lee

2009: Christmas on Knob Hill (link)
1639 Knob Hill Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Santa’s Schedule: Dec. 10 –  23 (Except Wednesdays – Santa bowls), 6:30pm – 8:00pm


Belardo Lights (link)
5306 Belardo Drive, Tierrasanta
Dec 1 – 28
A father/sons project that started out small but grew over the years. Both of the family’s sons are autistic and have a connection to bright lights and music. This is a really touching display and you can sit in your car and listen to the synchronized music on FM 89.7 while you’re there.

2010: “Christmas Card Lane” (wiki)
Oviedo St, San Diego, CA 92129
Dec. 10 – 31, 6 to 10 pm
link to previous year’s post: here

2011: Where to next?!

  • Bob’s Christmas Wonderland [La Mesa]: 7171 Cornell Ave., La Mesa. (5 to 9 p.m)
  • Jingle Bell Hill aka Pepper Drive Lights [El Cajon]:  Solomon Ave./Pageen Pl.
  • Candy Cane Lane [Poway]: Hickory Court, Hickory Street – off Twin Peaks Road and Silverset St, Dec. 3 through Jan.1, 6 to 9 pm
  • Holiday of Lights @ Del Mar Fairground: www.holidayoflights.com
  • December Nights @ Balboa Park: www.balboapark.org/decembernights

Any one been to these other places or have any recommendations of their own?