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Christmas Lights in Del Mar, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Del Mar this season are Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel (Nov 30 – Dec 31). We've mapped 2 displays in Del Mar and 13 more nearby (5 events, 3 tree lightings, 2 walk-thrus). 6 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Del Mar (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Del Mar: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Del Mar?
Popular picks this season include Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel (Nov 30 – Dec 31) and Stocking Full of Christmas (Dec 10 – Dec 26). In all, 15 displays are mapped in and around Del Mar, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Del Mar?
Free options include Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel, Dana Point Happy Harbor Days, North Pole by the Sea and Encinitas Holiday Parade. 6 of the 15 displays near Del Mar are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Del Mar?
Yes. Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular, Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden and Christmas Light Show Spectacular at Calvary Chapel (tune to 98.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Del Mar?
The earliest Del Mar-area displays turn on Nov 12, 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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