The top places to see Christmas lights in La Mesa this season are Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), La Mesa Holiday in the Village (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and Christmas at Gaylord Pacific and ICE! (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in La Mesa and 30 more nearby (11 events, 7 neighborhoods, 5 parades). 20 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in La Mesa: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in La Mesa?
Popular picks this season include Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular (Dec 11 – Dec 26), La Mesa Holiday in the Village (Dec 12 – Dec 12), Christmas at Gaylord Pacific and ICE! (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Hotel del Coronado Holidays (Nov 20 – Jan 3). In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around La Mesa, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in La Mesa?
Free options include La Mesa Holiday in the Village, Hotel del Coronado Holidays, Balboa Park December Nights and Poway Christmas in the Park. 20 of the 31 displays near La Mesa are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in La Mesa?
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 La Mesa?
The earliest La Mesa-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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