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Christmas Lights in Santee, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Santee this season are Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30) and Dana Point Happy Harbor Days (Nov 12 – Jan 10). We've mapped 1 display in Santee and 64 more nearby (16 neighborhoods, 15 tree lightings, 14 home displays). 27 are free. 12 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Santee (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Santee: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Santee?
Popular picks this season include Candlelight Walk at Heritage Hill Historical Park (Dec 4 – Dec 6), Dream Glow Festival (Nov 6 – Dec 30), Dana Point Happy Harbor Days (Nov 12 – Jan 10) and Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 65 displays are mapped in and around Santee, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Santee?
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. 27 of the 65 displays near Santee are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Santee?
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 Santee?
Yes. Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes, Hikari: A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms and Night of Lights OC. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Santee?
The earliest Santee-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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