San Diego Family presents the county’s most comprehensive list of holiday light shows and glittering festivities.Click on the links below to get Google Map directions.CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, 92128Fairway Village, east and west sides of Stoney Gate Pl. 80 homes decorated in “Holiday Magic”. Dec. 10-Jan.1, 5:30-10:30 pm. ESCONDIDO, 920272609 Meadowlark Ln. An inflatable world for Christmas with over 35 inflatables and 1,000 lights. Candy canes for kids on Fri. & Sat., 6-9 pm. Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 5-10 pm. Dec. 24-26, 9am-10pm.POWAY, 9206412631 Stoutwood St. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Deerwood St. Nicknamed “The Griswolds.” Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 5:30-10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends.Hickory Ct./Hickory St., 12659 Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. All off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. named “Candy Cane Courts.” Entire cul-de-sacs are lit up. Dec. 10-24, 6-9 pm. RAMONA, 9206523542 Bassett Way. “Happy Lights Ramona” with 30,000+ lights animated to music on 106.9 FM using 996 computer channels to control the lights.

and Fri & Sat, 5:30-11 pm.RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS, 92129Oviedo St. Off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Also enter off Twin Trails Dr. & Carmel Mountain Rd. Dec. 9-31, dusk-10 pm. SAN MARCOS, 92069, 920781639 Knob Hill. Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr.; 29th year of decorating. 100,000+ lights plus themed displays. Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 5-9 pm. CARLSBAD, 92009, 920117607 Romeria St. Nicknamed “The Carlsbad Christmas House”. Walk up to see the animated window display, swimming penguins, surfing Santa, Snoopy skating and three snow machines. Food drive donations accepted. Dec. 4-31, 5-9 pm.3520 Corte Ramon. 4th year of putting on a holiday light show. Dec. 16-30, dusk to 10 pm.6646 Elegant Tern Pl. Real Santa’s mailbox for the kids and treats nightly. Santa writes back a free personalized letter to each child. Free community event Dec. 17 with cotton candy, crafts, bubbles and a special guest. Dec. 3-25, 5-10 pm.OCEANSIDE, 92056, 920571615 Quiet Hills Dr. Lights synchronized to over 10 songs on 87.9 FM. 

2329 Snead Dr. Lights, lights, lights, Santa arrives by hot air balloon, nativity scene, animated elves and Santa village light display. Walk up to see a Christmas scene in the garage. Dec. 5-31, 5:30-9 pm. 1562 Peacock Blvd. Rudolph, Christmas trees and lights. Holidays at LEGOLAND, California. Enjoy live entertainment, twinkling lights, festive holiday songs and dancing with LEGO Friends Live, snow flurries, nightly fireworks Dec. 26-31, and the annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31.      Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights. Boats decorated in holiday lights circle Oceanside Harbor. Dec. 10, 7 pm. 760-722-5751. Over 10 songs choreographed with the lights, inflatables. Dec. 1-25, 5-10 pm week nights; ENCINITAS, 92128San Diego Botanic Garden “Garden of Lights”. 125,000+ lights illuminating the Garden. Horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, holiday crafts, visits with Santa and marshmallow roasting. Dec. 3-23 and 26-30, 5-9 pm. Adults, $15-$20, children 3-12, $5. 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas.

CHULA VISTA, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915Whitney St./Mankato. Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” christmas decorations for my computer59th year of decorating 55+ homes. the steps to decorate a christmas treeDec. 10-26, 5-10 pm.what is the best paint for exteriorPARADISE HILLS, 921392160 Reo Dr. 14th year of decorating. wedding decorations on treesNov. 21-Dec. 31, 7pm-midnight. christmas tree top star of david

On Dec. 17, free cookies and cocoa, 6:30-9 pm and Santa will be there from 6:30-8 pm.new ways to decorate a christmas treeCORONADO, 92118Hotel del Coronado. Hotel del Coronado Celebrate the magic of the holidays as America’s beachfront legend transforms into a winter wonderland of ice and lights, sparkles and snowflakes. With its magnificent outdoor ice skating rink and DELights, The Del is celebrating all things shiny and bright. Join friends and family for lavish feasts, Victorian teas, festive parties and holiday traditions. 1500 Orange Ave. 619-522-8490. Luminaria. Trees, lamp posts, roofs and courtyards all decorated with lights. Along 30th St. and Fern St. from Juniper to Grape to Beech. The Forward House in Bankers Hill. Experience the sight and sounds of the season at 108 Ivy St. (1st & Ivy). Built in 1905 for Mayor John Forward Sr, adorned with lights every season since 1998.

Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 5–10 pm. 619-533-7904. www.amsecmortgage.net3628 Alabama St. Nicely decorated home with lights and inflatables. Dec. 1-24, dusk-9 pm.BALBOA PARKJungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo. Celebration of Lights and Carol of the Jungle Bells light experiences, Twinkle Light Trolley and live entertainment. Dec. 10-Jan. 2, 9 am-8 pm (til 5 pm Dec. 24). CLAIREMONT, 92117Lana Dr. & Jamar. Off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular street. Dec. 1-24.5404 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. 12-31, 6-10 pm.5348 Channing St. Light display to music. Dec. 4-31, dusk-10pm.EL CERRITO, 921154210 E Overlook Dr. Nicely decorated home includes 4-ft snowmen, lights, an English phone booth, nutcrackers, life-size sleigh and non-toxic falling snow. Dec. 5-Jan. 5, dusk to 10 pm.MIRA MESA, 92126 8866 Cassioepia Way. Decorated house with a Disney theme. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm.10780 Foxwood Rd. Decorated house with a Scooby Doo theme.

Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm.11505 Elbert Ct. Decorated house with a PAW Patrol theme. Dec. 10-31, dusk-10 pm.SCRIPPS RANCH, 92131Stonebridge Parkway and Merritage Ct. Nicknamed “Merry-tage Court”, entire street lit up with fun themes. Dec. 1-31, 5:30-9:30 pm.TIERRASANTA, 921245306 Belardo Dr. Off Via Valarta at Via Playa De Cortes. A Winter wonderland with  shooting star display, animated ski village, miniature village, snowmen and more. Dec. 9-28, 6-10 pm.POINT LOMA, 92106Garrison St. & Chatsworth. dusk-10 pm. Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights. Begins on Quivira Basin. Dec. 10, starts at 7 pm. 858-488-0501. San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. “It Began with a Roar – San Diego Zoo Celebrates 100 Years” theme. Dec. 11 & 18, 5 pm. Starts off Shelter Island, goes through the harbor and ends at the Ferry Landing, Coronado. SeaWorld is decked out with more than a million holiday lights, a 40-ft. tree with an animated light show and the all-new Rudolph’s Christmastown. Also visit Snow Hill with real snow (Dec. 17-Jan. 1 only).

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs Nov. 19-Jan. 1. Sights and Sounds of Christmas. Walk the Temple grounds and enjoy more than 130,000 lights and nativity scenes. Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 5-11 pm. San Diego Temple, 7474 Charmant Dr., UTC. EL CAJON, 92020, 92021Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Dec. 7-26, Mon-Th, 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun, 6-10 pm.11456 Pegeen Pl. “Nightmare Before Christmas” theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Santa may make a surprise visit. Dec. 5-Jan. 1, Mon-Th, 6-9 pm and Fri-Sun, 6-10 pm.1838 El Pico Dr. Off Hacienda Dr. 53rd year decorating the 20-ft. star that’s 100 ft. up. Also see a 55-ft. train. Dec. 8-31, dusk-10 pm. 9777 Valley Ranch Rd. Cul-de-sac of lights programmed to 89.1 FM/87.9 FM. Giant dazzling trees, twinkling stars and a Winter Wonderland of computerized light and music shows. Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 5-10:30 pm.1552 Cajon Greens Pl. Light-o-rama with a 20-ft. tree, thousands of lights, leaping arches, yard decorations, roof slopes of lights and video projector.

Nov. 25-Jan. 2, Sun-Th, dusk-10 pm and Fri-Sat, dusk-midnight.LAKESIDE, 9204010248 Paseo Palmas Dr. 20+ houses nicknamed “Tinsel Town.” Dec. 5-25, 5:30-9 pm.13518 Appaloosa Dr. 48 channels of lights dancing to 88.1 FM. Dec. 1-Jan. 1, 5-10 pm.LA MESA, 91941, 919426266 De Camp Dr. 22-ft tree of light and more. Lights dance to Christmas songs. Dec. 1- 25, 5-9 pm.9367 Urban Dr. Decorated with lots of lights and inflatables. Dec. 1-31, dusk-10 pm.7817 Quince St. House lit up. Donations for Humane Society accepted. Dec. 6-31, dusk-10 pm. 8045 Stadler St. Inflatables matched with traditional illuminations. Dec. 1-24, dusk-10 pm. LEMON GROVE/LOMITA, 91945689 Meadowbrook Dr. Off Jamacha Rd. South of Lemon Grove. Occasional sightings of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Dec. 8-Jan. 1, dusk-10 pm. 2618 Sheri Lane. Cul-de-sac turns into Santa Claus Lane. Light show at 6:30 pm and every 30 minutes on 89.9 FM. Dec. 1-31, 5:30-9:30 pm.SANTEE, 92071Starlight Circle/Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off Magnolia. Many homes lit up.