The top places to see Christmas lights in Sausalito this season are Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10). We've mapped 1 display in Sausalito and 38 more nearby (13 events, 7 neighborhoods, 7 tree lightings). 25 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Walk-thru · Walnut Creek, CA · Older listing: members/non-members ticketed, advance booking required
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Christmas lights in Sausalito: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Sausalito?
Popular picks this season include Glowfari at Oakland Zoo (Nov 6 – Jan 31), Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Garden of D'Lights at Ruth Bancroft Garden (Nov 20 – Jan 10) and Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 39 displays are mapped in and around Sausalito, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Sausalito?
Free options include Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Marin Holiday Light Spectacular, Christmas Festival at 3Crosses Church and Christmas Tree Lane, Thompson Avenue. 25 of the 39 displays near Sausalito are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Sausalito?
Yes. Marin Holiday Light Spectacular (Free). 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 Sausalito?
Yes. Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden, Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Pier 39 Christmas Tree Lighting and Tree Show. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Sausalito?
The earliest Sausalito-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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