Chula Vista Christmas Circle 2026: 62 Years of Holiday Lights
A neighborhood in Chula Vista has been lighting up the holidays for more than six decades, and this year is a big one. Christmas Circle is celebrating its 62nd year. If you’ve never been, 2026 is the year to finally go.
I’ve called Chula Vista home for more than 36 years, and Christmas Circle is one of those traditions that makes our city feel like a small town again every December. Families come from all over San Diego to see the lights and the handmade decorations, and to soak up the cozy feeling only a neighborhood tradition can give you.
You can drive Christmas Tree Circle, but I highly recommend parking and walking it to see both sides of the street and really enjoy the decorations. If you do plan on driving it, remember it helps to dim your headlights as you go through, and don’t stop to take photos and hold up traffic.
Be sure to check out my video of Christmas Tree Circle on YouTube.
Christmas Circle 2026 Dates and Hours
The lights come on for the first time this season on Friday, December 11. The display then runs nightly through Saturday, December 26.
Most homes have their lights on from about 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the main nightly viewing starts around 5:30 p.m. These are private homes, so times can vary a little from house to house.
- Dates: Friday, December 11 through Saturday, December 26, 2026
- Hours: Around 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. nightly
- Best viewing: Starting around 5:30 p.m.
- How to visit: Walk or drive the loop
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