The holiday season is back, and Orange County is lighting up with festive magic once again! Whether you love a cozy family stroll, a drive-by light tour, or a night out enjoying twinkling displays, there’s no shortage of holiday cheer across OC. From charming neighborhood streets to over-the-top light shows, here are some of the best places to soak in the sparkle this season.
To make planning even easier, we’ve put together a holiday light tour guide you can follow to hit some of the most festive displays without missing a thing.
🎁 Neighborhood & Town-by-Town Light Displays
Aliso Viejo
- 2 Falcon Crest Lane
- Carmel Neighborhood (Canyon Vistas & Pacific Park Drive)
- Rockrose Street (Vista Pointe)
- Glenwood Community
- Grandbriar Street
- King Eider Lane
- 43 Woodswallow Lane
Dana Point
- Monarch Beach neighborhoods
- Calle Fortuna
- Dana Point Harbor (festive waterfront lights and seasonal décor)
Irvine
- Fireside Circle (4262 & 4291)
- 41 Homeland
- Landings off East Yale Loop
- Springbrook
- Woodbury neighborhoods
Ladera Ranch
- Bramford Street
- Bainbridge Avenue
- Maryville Place, Winfield & Mason
- Saybrooke Lane
- Shelton Court & Sutherland Drive
- Shively Street
Laguna Hills
- Mawson Drive
- Orellano Way
- Spur Branch Lane
- Bridlewood (Candy Cane Lane)
- Several surrounding streets are known for festive, walkable displays
Laguna Niguel
- Hillhurst (Holiday Lights)
- 28365 La Bajada
- Nellie Gail Road
- Elder Court neighborhood (full-street display)
- 5 Tunis Street
Lake Forest
- Belquest Drive
- Rushford, Ashbrook, Barton, Buckwood, Dundee, Greenbay, Parkwood, Rimrock
- Peachwood & Tamarisk neighborhoods
Mission Viejo
- Well-known festive neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs throughout the city
- Neighborhood streets featuring coordinated lighting and walkable displays
- Family-friendly areas ideal for driving or strolling to enjoy holiday décor
- Click to access HolidayLightsTour.pdf and enjoy a magical evening of lights, music, and holiday cheer.
Rancho Santa Margarita
- 22 El Corazon
- El Corzo Lane (local Candy Cane Lane near Melinda Road)
- 11 Twilight Lane
- 16 Calle Liberacion
- 107 & 109 Calle De Los Niños (creative themed displays)
San Clemente
- 3912 Calle Andalucia
- 2931 Calle Heraldo
- Talega Seaside and Stella Mare neighborhoods
🎄 Holiday Light Tour Guide
Want an easy way to plan your night without guessing where to go?
We’ve created a festive Holiday Lights Tour to help you make the most of the season.
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