California is glowing with holiday cheer as three of its Christmas light displays earned spots among the most popular in the U.S., according to a Mixbook survey of 3,000 families. San Francisco’s Illuminate SF Festival of Light dazzles with over 60 light-art installations, turning the city into a glowing masterpiece. In Los Angeles, the Tree Lights at Citadel Outlets captivates visitors with its towering tree and nightly light shows. Meanwhile, Dana Point Holidays at the Harbor enchants Orange County with 700,000 lights and festive events like “Merry Kiss Me.”
These displays reflect California’s unique blend of creativity, tradition, and holiday magic, solidifying their places on the nation’s top list of festive destinations.