10 Magical Light Displays Around San Francisco That Will Simply Mesmerize You This Season

Christmas is coming up sooner than you think. Get prepared for the holiday spirit and check out these wonderful places for awesome lights. Celebrate the holiday spirit at these light displays around San Francisco.

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Casa del Pomba Christmas House, also known as Deacon Dave's, is free to visit Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This display has been entertaining crowds for more than 30 years. Walk-through displays with a new theme every year.

352 Hillcrest Ave, Livermore, CA 94550

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Tom and Jerry’s House is a free Christmas decor display on a steep Noe Valley street that is the most over-the-top festive house in the city. The tacky Christmas display is at 21st and Church Streets in Dolores Heights.

3650 21st St, San Francisco, 94114

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An extremely popular tradition that started in 1980 featuring almost an acre of glittering lights. Expect a mini Christmas village, computer animated displays and over a dozen scenes. Runs until Dec. 31, from 6– 9 p.m.

3671 Chelsea Court Pleasanton, CA

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Take a holiday spin from and ride a cable car with lights through Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach/Little Italy, and Pier 39. The Cable car runs Dec. 30 (except Dec. 25). for Nightly tours at 6, 7 & 8 p.m. Enjoy landmarks wonderfully lit up for the holidays. For more information on the tour call 844-922-2532.

Address: 190 Napoleon St., San Francisco, 94108

Mountain View Cemetery Site

Visit this cemetery with thousands of lights adorn the main buildings at Mountain View in Oakland. This year's show includes a train full of toys, giant nutcracker and a beautiful arch of lights. Runs until Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m.

5000 Piedmont Ave Oakland, 94170

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The Lighted Boat Parade is on December 15 from 6 to 8 pm. Expect a fleet or around 60 boats adorned in lights and holiday decorations. The boats will parade along the waterfront, lighting up the Bay with holiday glitter.

Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

Illuminate SF Site

The urban lights festival offers 38 eco-friendly display around San Francisco's 49 square miles. For example, you can check out the six permanent light installations at SFO if you are traveling. Check out Illuminate SF Festival of Lights Site

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Drive through 1.5 miles of lights with pirate ships, animals , and of course Santa and his crew in the many light displays. This runs through Dec. 5-30 (except Dec. 25), 6-10 p.m. and costs $20/car.

333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA, 94119

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The Oakland Zoo features thousands of LED lights that cover the Outback Express train. This year enjoy the brand-new laser light show!

Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, 94126

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The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Alameda with awesome lights and more. Christmas Tree Lane started in 1938 and draws people from all over the Bay Area with its wonderful light displays and tons of holiday spirit. Runs until Dec. 31. 5:30-10 p.m.

3200 block of Thompson Ave. Between High & Fernside Alameda, CA

Will you see any of these lights around the Bay? Let us know in the comments below and share this post with your friends and family. If you’re curious about more magnificent holiday activities in the city then check out The Winter Walk In San Francisco That Will Positively Enchant You.