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Christmas Lights in Santa Paula, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Santa Paula this season are Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College (Nov 25 – Dec 23), Holly Trolley Tours of Christmas Tree Lane (Dec 15 – Dec 17) and Camarillo Old Town Glow and Holiday Walk (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 1 display in Santa Paula and 24 more nearby (6 home displays, 6 events, 5 tree lightings). 15 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Santa Paula (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Santa Paula: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Santa Paula?
Popular picks this season include Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College (Nov 25 – Dec 23), Holly Trolley Tours of Christmas Tree Lane (Dec 15 – Dec 17), Camarillo Old Town Glow and Holiday Walk (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Christmas at the Ranch with Santa (Dec 1 – Dec 2). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Santa Paula, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Santa Paula?
Free options include Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College, Christmas at the Ranch with Santa, Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village and 76th Annual Santa Paula Holiday Parade. 15 of the 25 displays near Santa Paula are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Santa Paula?
Yes. Wild Lights at The Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College, Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village and 50th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks at Ventura Harbor. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Santa Paula?
The earliest Santa Paula-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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