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Bluerock Drive, Antioch: Part of the Christmas display at 2556 Bluerock Drive, in Antioch, Calif., is photographed on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Bluerock Drive, Antioch: Part of the Christmas display at 2556 Bluerock Drive, in Antioch, Calif., is photographed on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Camby Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 2917 Camby Road in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
![Camby Road, Antioch: Christmas displays at 2921 Camby Road, right,...]()
Camby Road, Antioch: Christmas displays at 2921 Camby Road, right, and 2917 Camby Road are photographed in Antioch, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Bluerock Drive, Antioch: Part of the Christmas display at 2556 Bluerock Drive, in Antioch, Calif., is photographed on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Bluerock Drive, Antioch: A Christmas display is photographed at 612 Bluerock Drive in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Matsqui Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 212 Matsqui Road in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Matsqui Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 212 Matsqui Road in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Matsqui Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
![Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed...]()
Colonial Court, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 3732 Colonial Court in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
![Matsqui Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed...]()
Matsqui Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 212 Matsqui Road in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
![Bluerock Drive, Antioch: A Christmas display is photographed at 612...]()
Bluerock Drive, Antioch: A Christmas display is photographed at 612 Bluerock Drive in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
![Camby Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed...]()
Camby Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 2921 Camby Road in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
![Camby Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed...]()
Camby Road, Antioch: Part of a Christmas display is photographed at 2917 Camby Road in Antioch, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)
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Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos marks its 20th year, with walking tours on Dec. 1-2, 2018, and drive-through tours Dec. 4-30, 2018. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)
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Vehicles drive through Vasona Lake County Park on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, for the annual Fantasy of Lights display. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)
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A Tyrannosaurus Rex is on display in the Dinosaur Den at the Fantasy of Lights holiday light show at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. The Fantasy of Lights is in its 15th season. (LiPo Ching/Bay Area News Group)
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Bay Area News Group file photo by LiPo Ching Kimberly Yancey, left and Mary Kinder react to the Tunnel of Lights at the Fantasy of Lights holiday light show at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. The Fantasy of Lights will be open this year from Dec. 6 through Dec. 31.
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Fantasy of Lights, the popular light show attraction at Vasona Lake County Park, opens with walk-through tours on Dec. 2-3, 2017, before drive-through tours opens Dec. 5. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)
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The annual Fantasy of Lights display is reflected in the lake at Vasona County Park, where visitors can drive themselves along a mile-and-half route of fanciful holiday light displays. Fantasy of Lights is open through Dec. 31.
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Santa shooting hoops and a ship firing cannons are displayed at the Fantasy of Lights holiday light show at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. The Fantasy of Lights is in its 15th season. (LiPo Ching/Bay Area News Group)
![The 16th annual Billy Jones 'Wildcat' Railroad's Holiday Train is...]()
The 16th annual Billy Jones 'Wildcat' Railroad's Holiday Train is ready to roll from Oak Meadow Park to Vasona Park, where riders will be able to see a portion of the Fantasy of Lights exhibit. Train rides are $6 and include unlimited rides on the park's carousel. File photograph by George Sakkestad
![Disney Christmas Holiday Lights at the MeEuen family home on...]()
Disney Christmas Holiday Lights at the MeEuen family home on Cirone Way in San Jose, Calif on December 15, 2008. 2008 Holiday Lights around the Bay Area. (Josie Lepe/Mercury News)
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Holiday Lights at the Sereno family home on Theresa Lane at the corner of Lantz Ave in San Jose, Calif on December 15, 2008. 2008 Holiday Lights around the Bay Area. (Josie Lepe/Mercury News)
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Holiday Lights on Lantz Ave in San Jose, Calif on December 15, 2008. 2008 Holiday Lights around the Bay Area. (Josie Lepe/Mercury News)
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Visitors ice skate at Downtown Ice near Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
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Visitors stroll along Eucalyptus Avenue past a home decorated with holiday lights in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![A home is decorated in holiday lights along Eucalyptus Avenue...]()
A home is decorated in holiday lights along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![The Abominable Snowman holiday display decorates a home along Eucalyptus...]()
The Abominable Snowman holiday display decorates a home along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![A Star Wars themed holiday display decorates a home along...]()
A Star Wars themed holiday display decorates a home along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![A home is decorated in holiday lights along Eucalyptus Avenue...]()
A home is decorated in holiday lights along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Susie Hamlin and daughter Acadia DesJardins, 4, of Redwood City,...]()
Susie Hamlin and daughter Acadia DesJardins, 4, of Redwood City, stroll along Eucalyptus Avenue past a home decorated with holiday lights in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Susie Hamlin and daughter Acadia DesJardins, 4, of Redwood City,...]()
Susie Hamlin and daughter Acadia DesJardins, 4, of Redwood City, stroll along Eucalyptus Avenue past a home decorated with holiday lights in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif.,...]()
Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. San Jose’s two-acre Plaza de Cesar Chavez is transformed into a land of lights and holiday displays, including a 60-foot tree and a forest of smaller trees decorated by San Jose schools. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif.,...]()
Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. San Jose’s two-acre Plaza de Cesar Chavez is transformed into a land of lights and holiday displays, including a 60-foot tree and a forest of smaller trees decorated by San Jose schools. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Visitors ice skate at Downtown Ice near Christmas in the...]()
Visitors ice skate at Downtown Ice near Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif.,...]()
Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. San Jose’s two-acre Plaza de Cesar Chavez is transformed into a land of lights and holiday displays, including a 60-foot tree and a forest of smaller trees decorated by San Jose schools. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif.,...]()
Visitors enjoy Christmas in the Park in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. San Jose’s two-acre Plaza de Cesar Chavez is transformed into a land of lights and holiday displays, including a 60-foot tree and a forest of smaller trees decorated by San Jose schools. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
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Holiday lights decorate the three-acre property of J.R. Mattos along Stone Creek Drive in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The Mattos Orchard Lights includes over 90,000 LED lights covering some 30,000 square feet of apricot trees. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
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(Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
Holiday lights decorate the three-acre property of J.R. Mattos along Stone Creek Drive in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The Mattos Orchard Lights includes over 90,000 LED lights covering some 30,000 square feet of apricot trees. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Holiday lights decorate the three-acre property of J.R. Mattos along...]()
Holiday lights decorate the three-acre property of J.R. Mattos along Stone Creek Drive in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The Mattos Orchard Lights includes over 90,000 LED lights covering some 30,000 square feet of apricot trees. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![Visitors stroll along Eucalyptus Avenue past a home decorated with...]()
Visitors stroll along Eucalyptus Avenue past a home decorated with holiday lights in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![A holiday display decorates a home along Eucalyptus Avenue in...]()
A holiday display decorates a home along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
![A tree is decorated with holiday lights along Eucalyptus Avenue...]()
A tree is decorated with holiday lights along Eucalyptus Avenue in San Carlos, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
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At this time of year, the Bay Area lights up with in a spectacular twinkle-lit celebration of the season as homeowners, park rangers and businesses channel their inner Clark Griswold. Lights are strung, jingle bells jingle and Santas seem to be everywhere. Here’s where to see the most spectacular light displays across the Bay Area.
Alameda County lights
From the Oakland Zoo’s gondolas to Deacon Dave, who illuminates his Livermore home with 524,850 twinkling lights, here’s a glimpse of the merriest sightings in Alameda County.
Contra Costa County spectacles
Disney trains, mechanized gingerbread houses and Santa sightings abound in Antioch and beyond. Here’s where to take in the spectacle in Contra Costa County.
Santa Clara County wonderlands
A drive-through Fantasy of Lights and more await in the South Bay. Get a sneak peak at Santa Clara County’s spectacles here.
Peninsula lights
From a synchronized music-light display in Redwood City to an entire San Carlos neighborhood-turned North Pole, San Mateo County knows how to celebrate. Take a look at the Peninsula holiday lights scene here.
And still more
You’ll find an overview of the 19 most spectacular Bay Area displays here, from Woodside’s Filoli extravaganza to San Francisco’s twinkle-lit ice rinks and more.
