Once the sun sets, San Diego County shines bright with Christmas lights.
In a photo and video tour ending Monday — ahead of the rain — Times of San Diego.com visited these landmarks of residential, beach and church holiday beauty:
- Mission Valley Hilton “Joy” sign (lamps in 85 rooms), visible from state Route 163 southbound and Interstate 8.
- Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach
- Ocean Beach Christmas tree
- The Forward House in Bankers Hill (display last through New Year’s Eve, 5-10 p.m. 108 Ivy St.)
- Sights and Sounds of Christmas (through Jan. 1, 5-11 pm. San Diego Temple of the Mormon Church, 7474 Charmant Drive, La Jolla)
- Jingle Bell Hill in El Cajon, also known as Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets. Off state Route 67 and Bradley Avenue (through Dec. 26, 6-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
- 6266 De Camp Drive in La Mesa (through Dec. 25, 5-9 p.m.)
- Holiday Hill, Stadler Street between Dugan Avenue and Lake Murray Boulevard in La Mesa (through Dec. 31, sunset-10 p.m.)
- Home at 9773 Roe Drive, Santee, 27,000 Christmas lights synched to holiday songs, through Dec. 31. 6-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday)
- Home at San Angelo Avenue and Dallas Street in La Mesa.
- Related: How Mormon Volunteers Launch the Best Christmas Lights in San Diego
Other popular places to view lights are:
- Christmas Card Lane, Rancho Peñasquitos, through Dec. 31, dusk to 10 p.m., Oviedo Street, just off Black Mountain Road.
- Carlsbad Christmas House at 7607 Romeria St., Carlsbad through Dec. 31, 5-11 p.m.
- Fairway Village, Carmel Mountain Ranch, through Jan. 1, west side of Stoney Gate Place.
- Garrison Street Lights, Point Loma, Wildwood Lane, through Dec. 31. 5-10 p.m.
For a comprehensive guide to San Diego holiday light displays, see San Diego Family magazine.
A Christmas tree at the end of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Photo by Chris Stone
The Forward House in Bankers Hill on Ivy Street in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
The Forward House in Bankers Hill on Ivy Street in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
The Forward House in Bankers Hill on Ivy Street in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
Residence at San Angelo Avenue and Dallas Street in La Mesa. Photo by Chris Stone
The Forward House in Bankers Hill on Ivy Street in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
Holiday Hill lights on Stadler Street in La Mesa. Photo by Chris Stone
Holiday Hill lights on Stadler Street in La Mesa. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
Jingle Bell Hill is at Pepper Drive, Solomon Avenue, Pegeen Place and surrounding streets in El Cajon. Photo by Chris Stone
A house at San Angelo Avenue and Dallas Street in La Mesa is lit brightly. Photo by Chris Stone
Holiday Hill on Stadler Street in La Mesa is a favorite. Photo by Chris Stone
The Ocean Beach Christmas Tree at the end of Newport Avenue at sunset. Photo by Chris Stone
The Mission Valley Hilton Hotel displays its message for the holidays. Photo by Chris Stone
A Santa projection is seen through a window at 9773 Roe Drive in Santee. Photo by Chris Stone
The 2015 Christmas tree at the end of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. Photo by Chris Stone