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Garden of Lights 2017 at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

November 24, 2017 08:31 AM

Don't miss the Garden of Lights 2017 at the

San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas CA

The holiday season is here, and there are tons of fun, and beautiful, things to see and do.

Sp put this on your calendar - the annual Garden of Lights opens Saturday, December 2nd at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, CA.

San Diego Botanic Garden

While no one would deny the San Diego Botanic Garden is a beautiful place to enjoy at any time of the year, it’s especially magical during the holidays when the gardens come to life with 125,000 sparkling lights for their annual Garden of Lights event. You can view the garden and lights from December 2nd through the 23rd, and then again from the 26th to the 30th, from 5 – 9 PM daily (the San Diego Botanic Garden opens at 9 am).

We visited a few years ago and I can tell you that it was truly a special place to visit over the holidays! Truly magical.

And if the beauty of these lighted gardens is not enough, you can also enjoy horse drawn buggy rides (select evenings), marshmallow roasting, visits from Santa (from the 2nd through the 23rd), holiday crafts, a nutcracker display, live music and refreshments including mulled wine. And on selected nights you can enjoy snow – something we don’t see here except in the mountains!

Admission for Sunday – Thursday: Members $10; Seniors, Active Military and Students $10; Non-Members $15 and children ages 3–12, $5 with some additional fees for certain activities.

Friday and Saturday (Premium pricing): Members, Seniors, Active Military and Students $10, Non-Members $20, and children ages 3–12 are $5.

If you haven’t visited our botanic treasure in North San Diego County, this could be the perfect time.

Garden of Lights

San Diego Botanic Garden

230 Quail Gardens Drive (just north of Encinitas Blvd.)

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 436-3036

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Maria Sapio

Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA

Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

The San Diego Botanic Gardens sounds like a delightful treat to enjoy during the holiday season!

Nov 24, 2017 08:41 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Li Read

Salt Spring Island, BC

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Jeff we have the same thing here in Denver and they are something never to miss. I am still up in the mountain with limited internet so can not give you are price to get in

Nov 24, 2017 08:50 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Li Read

Salt Spring Island, BC

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well who doesn't love the idea of all those sparkling lights? I know I would love it!

Nov 24, 2017 11:27 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Li Read

Salt Spring Island, BC

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Enjoy this display of light and sparkle. In my area, a small town on a nearby big Island wins the best decorated town in all of B.C., year after year. Town: Ladysmith on Vancouver Island.

Nov 24, 2017 11:37 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff this is the most festive time of the year with all the lights and cheer. I don't like the cold we get with it here in CT, but all the decoration make it worth it.

Nov 24, 2017 02:07 PM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

We all love sparkling lights displays. How fun to do that at the Botanical Garden

Nov 24, 2017 04:07 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Jeff Dowler - there is nothing like a light display at Botanical Gardens. I will probably be going to the show at the Phoenix Botanical Gardens in a couple of weeks.

Nov 24, 2017 06:03 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff it has been a while since went to the San Diego Botanical Garden, actually it has been many years since we have been to any Botanical Garden, you just might have inspired me, Endre

Nov 24, 2017 08:55 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Jeff.

Sorry sir wasn't given enough time to change my schedule. Have fun

Nov 25, 2017 01:15 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Sounds like a beautiful place for sure and I might have to check it out when I am in the area, although I will miss the Garden of Lights.

Nov 25, 2017 05:16 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

There is a town outside of Oklahoma City called Chickasha that does an incredible light display. Haven't done it for awhile but it's worth it.

Nov 25, 2017 06:15 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jeff. This looks lovely and I would very much like to see it.

Nov 25, 2017 08:14 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty

Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS

601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I'd love to see the lights at the San Diego Botanic Gardens. I'm sure they will be spectacular.

Nov 25, 2017 08:34 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Maria Sapio - the gardens themselves are spectacular - I've enjoyed them multiple times - but have only been once for the lights. This may be the year to go again. It's amazing to see!

Jeff

Nov 25, 2017 09:14 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Jeff

The Garden of Lights at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas California is an outstanding experience . . . . and is a must see.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 25, 2017 08:06 PM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Jeff, Thanks for the link. The Garden of Lights looks like a fun event for people of all ages! Thanks for sharing.

Nov 26, 2017 07:24 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jeff Dowler - What a small price to pay to see and experience so much! I'm sure it costs a lot of money to maintain the Botanic Gardens and pay the electric bills for the Garden of Lights show. I hope it is well attended this year!

Nov 26, 2017 10:22 AM