North County Coastal Christmas Lights

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Carlsbad  |  Oceanside

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Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular - Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular - Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Eight days of holiday fun with a dazzling holiday light trail, Glice skating, Frosty’s Fun Zone and more. Dec. 13–15, 20–23 & 26, 4–9 pm. Tickets: 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 one-mile walking trail features a California poppy-inspired display, an illuminated laser sky, playful fiber optic flowers and a bespoke floral display. Select dates through Jan. 5, 5–10 pm. $18–$34; under 3 free. San Diego Botanic Garden, www.sdbg.org

CARLSBAD

6646 Elegant Tern Pl.
Cozy lights and inflatables with a full-size Santa’s Mailbox. Santa writes back a free letter with stickers for each child. Crafts & treats on weekends. Dec. 6–30.

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.  

OCEANSIDE

5279 Willow Walk Rd. 
Over 40,000 digital lights, 30-minute light show synchronized to music with 20-ft. tree, mega board & arches. Dec. 1–31. Santa and food drive for San Diego Food Bank on Dec. 7, 5:30–8 pm.

North County Coastal Christmas - 3715 Oceanic Way 
Walk around campus and immerse yourself in a Christmas light show spectacular with 10,000+ lights synced to your favorite songs. Tune into 98.9 FM. Nov. 30–Dec. 31. www.calvaryoceanside.org/christmas

2329 Snead Dr. 
Lights, nativity scene, animated elves and Santa light display. Walk up to see Christmas scene in garage. Dec. 9–31.

5592 Thoroughbred St.
Experience the JOY of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive music, singing reindeer, a “s-ELF-ie” picture station and falling snow. Tune in to 95.1 FM. Nov. 30–Dec. 25.

5596 Quarter Horse Cir.
Christmas-themed light show with thousands of lights synchronized to music. Sing along to your favorite carols and walk up for a closer look at the singing snowman and lightbulb characters. Tune in to 97.1 FM. 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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