The top places to see Christmas lights in Huntington Beach this season are Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30) and Tinker Bell's Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden (Nov 13 – Jan 3). We've mapped 9 displays in Huntington Beach and 57 more nearby (16 neighborhoods, 14 tree lightings, 13 events). 29 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Huntington Beach: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Huntington Beach?
Popular picks this season include Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30), Tinker Bell's Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Cruise of Lights at Huntington Harbour (Dec 19 – Dec 23). In all, 66 displays are mapped in and around Huntington Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Huntington Beach?
Free options include Dream Glow Festival, Dana Point Happy Harbor Days, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes and Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train. 29 of the 66 displays near Huntington Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Huntington Beach?
Yes. Night of Lights OC (Ticketed per vehicle; price not confirmed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Huntington Beach?
Yes. Tinker Bell's Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden, Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes and Hikari: A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Huntington Beach?
The earliest Huntington Beach-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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