Christmas Houses: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Christmas Houses are a great way to celebrate the holidays. With the latest COVID-19 variant precautions are still in place across the Bay Area, a family-friendly car ride that doubles as a social distancing activity is guaranteed to lift spirits during these strange times. Admire the twinkling, colorful lights from the safety of your car. They're definitely worth the trip.

Rombeiro’s Christmas House

34 Devonshire Dr., Novato

Off 101 take San Marin Exit West, Left on Center Rd, Left on Devonshire Dr.

The Rombeiro's Christmas House has lifted thousands of holiday spirits year after year. This amazing family are the winners of The Great Christmas Light Fight 2019 and have been bringing big smiles and great memories to families for years. This year the outside of the house will be decorated except the removal of the “picture sleigh”. There will be no inside tours.

Christmas House in Glen Cove

OPENING NIGHT, Wednesday December 1st from 5pm-10pm at the Christmas House in Glen Cove! We are located on Glen Cove Rd off 780, just past Robles Way at 1250 Belmont Ave, Vallejo. Please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians. Masks are required for all visitors ages 2+ for walking tour. Santa will be available for contactless family photos until 9pm.

Winter Lights: December 2021 to February 2022

Join us for a new tradition this holiday season! Explore Golden Gate Park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night to experience an illuminated journey to delight the whole family. Make your way from “Uncle John’s Tree” at McLaren Lodge to Entwined in Peacock Meadow, then from the glowing Conservatory of Flowers to more illuminations at the 8th Avenue gateway to the Music Concourse. As you move toward the SkyStar Wheel, you will enter the Alterverse, a celebration of poetry and light where you can catch free performances at the Golden Gate Bandshell on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the holiday season.

Let's Glow SF

December 3-12, 2021, 5:30 PM every night. A free projection mapping event that uses video projection techniques with light and colors to project virtual images from local and international artists onto iconic buildings throughout San Francisco’s Financial District. #LetsGlowSF

Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda is on the 3200 block of Thompson Ave, between High & Fernside.

From about 5:30pm to about 10:00pm. Each house has their own timers, so these are approximate times. Stay in your own cars to enjoy the lights. Follow all county health guidelines, orders and curfews.

Illuminate SF

Gallery Tour now through 2021

Experience San Francisco's extraordinary light art scene.

4th Street Berkeley

Dazzling Holiday Lights

Santa’s Mail Box

Virtual Food Drive $1 = 2 meals

A Holiday Fantasy Parade - You Drive, We Wave! Sat 11/28 & Sat 12/12 from 5-7pm

Tam Valley MegaTree. The Tam Valley MegaTree is up and running 5-10pm every night. The MegaTree is a 30 foot tall tree of 3000 individually controlled lights that dance to holiday music. You can safely enjoy the tree from your car by tuning into 96.1 FM. We are up and running 5-10 pm nightly with 8 different shows. 340 Jean Street, just off Shoreline 1/2 mile west of Tam Junction, Mill Valley.