4400 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA

Starting in late November, California begins to shimmer with twinkling lights—on boats bobbing in bays, along cityscapes, and blooming in botanical gardens. Check out these dazzling displays to light up your holiday season.

Dana Point, CA

The Orange County town of Dana Point is awash with 700,000 lights during the holiday season, and this year’s theme is “Candyland.” Come in early December for the Boat Parade of Lights, or visit on other nights for live music, menorah lightings, Boat Ride with Santa, or Harbor Lights Cruises.

Ecke Ranch Rd
Encinitas, CA

Stroll through 1 million lights along the mile-long path at Encinitas’ 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden. The walkways lead through tunnels of light, lanterns, and illuminated California poppies.

86 Cañada Rd
Woodside, CA

Explore this 1917 country estate on the San Francisco Peninsula, where the 54,000-square-foot house is decorated with 14 Christmas trees and the 16-acre garden shimmers with 20 miles’ worth of lights. Check out the lineup of other holiday festivities that include drinks by the firepits, holiday teas, or tours inside the estate.

3649 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA

Each year, Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in downtown Riverside celebrates the season with sprawling displays featuring more than 4 million lights. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy the dazzling display, but it’s tempting to stay. Choose from bundled packages that include dining credits, holiday goodies from the onsite bakery, and even carolers singing outside your door.

2900 Lafayette Ave
Newport Beach, CA

This legendary boat parade in Newport Beach dates back to the early 1900s, and today runs for five nights. Watch it from various spots along the route, such as Lido Isle or Balboa Island, or book a spot on one of the ships that’s actually in the parade.

1 Irvine Park Rd
Orange, CA

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