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Christmas Lights in Half Moon Bay, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Half Moon Bay this season are Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31) and Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Half Moon Bay and 29 more nearby (11 events, 7 tree lightings, 6 neighborhoods). 17 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Half Moon Bay (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Half Moon Bay: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Half Moon Bay?
Popular picks this season include Holidays at Filoli: Holiday Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 10), Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Holidays at Filoli (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Half Moon Bay, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Half Moon Bay?
Free options include Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church, Christmas Tree Lane, Thompson Avenue and Embarcadero Center Holiday Lights. 17 of the 30 displays near Half Moon Bay are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Half Moon Bay?
Yes. Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Los Altos Holiday Tree Celebration. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Half Moon Bay?
The earliest Half Moon Bay-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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