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Christmas Lights in Pacific Grove, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Pacific Grove this season are Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train (From Nov 27), Christmas in the Adobes (Dec 11 – Dec 12) and Christmas on the Wharf (Dec 4 – Dec 20). We've mapped 2 displays in Pacific Grove and 22 more nearby (9 events, 8 tree lightings, 5 parades). 15 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Pacific Grove (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Pacific Grove: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Pacific Grove?
Popular picks this season include Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train (From Nov 27), Christmas in the Adobes (Dec 11 – Dec 12), Christmas on the Wharf (Dec 4 – Dec 20) and Winter on the Wharf (Dec 12 – Dec 12). In all, 24 displays are mapped in and around Pacific Grove, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Pacific Grove?
Free options include Christmas on the Wharf, Winter on the Wharf, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting at Del Monte Center. 15 of the 24 displays near Pacific Grove are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
When do Christmas lights start in Pacific Grove?
The earliest Pacific Grove-area displays turn on Nov 21, 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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