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Christmas Lights in Coronado, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Coronado this season are Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), Hotel del Coronado Holidays (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Christmas at Gaylord Pacific and ICE! (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Coronado and 26 more nearby (9 events, 7 neighborhoods, 5 parades). 20 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Coronado (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Coronado: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Coronado?
Popular picks this season include Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), Hotel del Coronado Holidays (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Christmas at Gaylord Pacific and ICE! (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Petco Park Holiday Wonderland (Dec 4 – Dec 23). In all, 28 displays are mapped in and around Coronado, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Coronado?
Free options include Hotel del Coronado Holidays, Balboa Park December Nights, La Mesa Holiday in the Village and Poway Christmas in the Park. 20 of the 28 displays near Coronado are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Coronado?
Yes. Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular, USS Midway Jingle Jets and Balboa Park December Nights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Coronado?
The earliest Coronado-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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