Christmas Lights in Orange County Listing Orange County homes with fantastic Christmas light displays plus information on parade of lights in our coastal cities. Please check back as we find more homes! Balboa Peninsula (Newport Bay) Brea Costa Mesa Dana Point Ladera Ranch Huntington Beach Mission Viejo Newport Beach San Clemente Rancho Santa Margarita Related Sections Holiday Events

BALBOA PENINSULA (NEWPORT BEACH)

Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Newport Beach/Newport Bay December 17-21, 2025 As the 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from December 17-21, 2025 For those of you that would like to be in parade both Newport Landing and Davey's Locker will offer general admission cruises nightly every night of the parade that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from a ship means that you see all of the parade and homes in full decor that line the waterfront. General admission tickets can be reserved over the phone. LOCATIONS FOR CRUISES: November 29 - January 1, 2025 Offered nightly (check websites for times) Newport Landing 309 Palm - Suite A, Newport Beach Ca 92661 Davey's Locker 400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661 INFORMATION: 949-675-0551

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Eagle Hills If you are looking for a great neighborhood to walk or drive through to enjoy Christmas lights, Eagle Hills is a great spot with around 100 home participation in holiday lights displays. All through December, you're welcome to drive or walk through the streets to take in lights, decorations, live music and live nativity scenes. LOCATION: Enter on East Birch and South Starflower Streets or East Lambert Road and Sunflower Street. Make sure you visit Primrose Street

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Snoopy House Holiday Display 5:30 to 9 p.m. nightly from December 12-19, 2025 The beloved Snoopy House holiday display has been a Costa Mesa and Orange County holiday tradition since 1966. Letters from Santa, Snoopy Lights Display, performers, vendors. LOCATION: Costa Mesa City Hall

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Annual Boat Parade of Lights December 12-14, 2025 6:30 pm Boaters from all around Orange County decorate their boats and vie for awards. You can view the parade free from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations at one of our restaurants to view it from a cozy and warm spot. Come on down and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. LOCATION: Dana Point Harbor 34555 Golden Lantern ** Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you too can experience the fun of actually riding on a boat and joining in the parade. Don't miss the opportunity to become a part of this one-of-a-kind holiday experience. Reservations can be made at www.danawharf.com Call and make your reservations at (949) 496-5794. For more information or a boat or sponsor entry form call THE Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255

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Cruise of Lights December 19 - 23, 2025 The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights® offers narrated boat tours through the waterways of Huntington Harbour in Huntington Beach, California. In December both locals and visitors share the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays on brightly decorated homes, docks, decks and boats. LOCATION: Park in the Huntington Harbour Mall lot (corner of Algonquin and Saybrook) and get on the designated buses that travel a short distance to the boat launch area. INFORMATION: Advanced ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542

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Must See Street in Ladera Ranch This is a quaint little street with all the houses decorated for Christmas. This is one of the top streets in the OC LOCATION: 2011 Bramford St Ladera Ranch

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Mission Viejo Lights Located by the Mission Viejo Civic Center, visitors can see Santa's Workshop. On some nights, Santa will be there to greet all visitors with a cheerful, Ho! Ho! Ho! and a peppermint candy cane. Besides this permanent display, all Mission Viejo residents are encouraged to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit by competing in the annual Holiday Lighting Contest with prizes given to the top five homes. It's fun take a drive through the Mission Viejo streets to find out how the contest is going.

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Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Newport Beach/Newport Bay December 17-21, 2025 As the 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from December 17-21, 2025 For those of you that would like to be in parade both Newport Landing and Davey's Locker will offer general admission cruises nightly every night of the parade that are a part of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from a ship means that you see all of the parade and homes in full decor that line the waterfront. General admission tickets can be reserved over the phone. LOCATIONS FOR CRUISES: November 29 - January 1, 2025 Offered nightly (check websites for times) Newport Landing 309 Palm - Suite A, Newport Beach Ca 92661 Davey's Locker 400 Main St., Newport Beach, CA 92661 INFORMATION: 949-675-0551

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Christmas Nights at the Casa - San Clemente December 12, 13, 19, 20, 2025 5-7 pm Celebrate the holidays at Casa Romantica with thousands of twinkling lights and festive activities. Cost 5-15 LOCATION: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada San Clemente, CA 92672 INFORMATION: (949) 498-2139

top   RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Candy Cane Lane This entire street has some of the best decorations in OC. This is a must see street! Easiest to park on Las Fleras and walk in. LOCATION: El Corzo Lane Located close to the 241, just off Melinda Road.

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