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Christmas Lights in Ventura, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ventura this season are Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village (Dec 13 – Dec 13), 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 2 displays in Ventura and 19 more nearby (6 events, 5 home displays, 4 parades). 13 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Ventura (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ventura: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ventura?
Popular picks this season include Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village (Dec 13 – Dec 13), 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, 21 displays are mapped in and around Ventura, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ventura?
Free options include Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village, Christmas at the Ranch with Santa, 50th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks at Ventura Harbor and Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa's Village. 13 of the 21 displays near Ventura are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Ventura?
Yes. Winter Wonderland at Ventura Harbor Village, 50th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks at Ventura Harbor and Doone Street High-Tech Light 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 Ventura?
The earliest Ventura-area displays turn on Nov 18, 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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