The 10 Spot: Must see Christmas Lights in the Sacramento Region
Nov 22, 2016 02:46PM ● By David Norby
Twinwood Loop photo by Tim Pantle
Put on your holiday sweaters and turn up the Christmas tunes for a tour of the best-dressed streets in town.
1. Twinwood Loop, Roseville. These folks create a stunning light display that includes arches of strung lights framing the sidewalk. They also collect canned foods to donate to the Placer Food Bank.
2. Incline Drive/Homestead Way, Auburn. Many of Homestead Way’s houses are illuminated, while Incline Drive lines sidewalks with paper bag “lanterns.” It’s a tradition for residents here, and could become a tradition for your family.
3. Dovewood Court, Orangevale. Get into the Christmas spirit with everyone’s favorite cul-de-sac. Here, monetary and non-perishable food donations are collected and donated to Food for Families in Sacramento.
4. Pebble Creek Drive, Rocklin. This neighborhood’s self-guided Christmas light tour features over 300 high-quality handcrafted characters—some of which are animated and others that are programmed to talk.
5. Fab 40s, Sacramento. Most of the classic homes here are lit up for the holidays. Some residents (such as 42nd-45th) also string lights across the street. Soak it all in on a horse-drawn carriage for some extra magic.
6. Sun City, Lincoln. Take a stroll along Stillwater Place and Stillwater Court to ogle at the 20-plus homes that are dressed up for the holidays with illuminated characters and trees.
7. Highland View, El Dorado Hills. Along with great views of Folsom and Sacramento, this area boasts some tasteful holiday décor too. Make the journey for the scenery and the lights.
8. Ledgemont Court, Folsom. Also known as “Candy Cane Lane,” the nine consecutive homes in the area are dressed to the nines in candy cane decorations and Disney themes that are sure to delight young ones.
9. Holly Hills, Cameron Park. Experience the sights and sounds of a Christmas wonderland by driving or walking down this decorated lane. Gorgeous holiday displays delight young and old alike.
10. Lambrusca Drive, Rancho Cordova. Known as the “street of Christmas dreams,” these sights and sounds will warm your heart with thousands of lights and your favorite Christmas characters and tunes.