Christmas Tree Lane

I LOVE this place the sandwiches are awesome and the people there are are SUPPER NICE the sandwiches are a little pricey but that’s because there AMAZING

Beautiful decorations. Must go if you live around.
Park your car away from that street. Otherwise you will stuck in that traffic.
It better to walk down the street to enjoy and get nice pictures.
Keep it up guys. Kudos to the house owners efforts!!!

Eucalyptus Street is a don’t miss. Kids are mesmerized, grown up kids are amazed at how much work and creativity goes into it. Scrooges wonder how much resident PG&E bills are.
Go more than once. These houses recreate with a twist each year. Truly awesome.

We had a fun excursion here on Christmas Eve this year. Heard from friends that the lights along this neighborhood were stunning, so swung by to check it out. Luckily we found parking nearby and just walked right on over to the street. There were over a dozen homes decked out in gorgeous vibrant lights. :) It was a sight to see!
The streets were packed with pedestrians (and cars), felt pretty festive. Really enjoyed this delightful treat and hope it sticks around for years to come. FREE too.

I’ve seen many, many Christmas decorations in the 30 odd years of my life, but never have I seen something like this. A marvelous spectacle of Christmas decorations await you in San Carlos over a span of 2 blocks. They’ve got Santa Claus — various live versions as well as a statue under a gazebo of strung lights, Hello Kitty, cars on blocks decorated as sleighs, giant Christmas trees, and SO MANY LIGHTS. Truly a sight to behold!
As other reviewers have mentioned, I wouldn’t recommend trying to drive through: 1.) there are a ton of pedestrians strolling around, 2.) you don’t get the full experience, and 3.) there are a considerable amount of cars making traffic a little bit of a nightmare. Park a few blocks away, bundle up, and take a stroll with your loved ones instead :)

This place is perfect if you love looking at Christmas lights. It’s about a block long, which is not too bad if you love walking. If you don’t, just DO iT. It’s worth it! It does get busy around Christmas day, so beware!

Superb! This is worth making a trip out to. The houses range from elegant to over the top — but all beautiful and Christmassy.

Never have I ever seen a block so serious about their Christmas spirit!
Puts my neighborhood to shame. This neighborhood has so much going on. The light displays are beautiful. each house has their own little flare.
You can’t miss the 20 foot christmas tree in the middle of the street.
Definitely a place to drive by. Or stroll by if it’s not raining :)

Every year this street celebrates XMAS in the finest fashion. It’s such a treat to be able to stroll through the 3 blocks and just enjoy the ambiance. Thank you to all the residents for this incredible show and spirit!

Beautiful lights in a beautiful neighborhood. I enjoyed the stroll with my kids. I’m always amazed at the time people take to decorate their houses, it stirs up some warm and fuzzy feelings inside, hard to come by when you’re walking around in the cold risking frostbite on your nose.

Great Christmas lights and displays. Take a stroll the 2 blocks and enjoy the beautiful homes decorated so pretty. Park a block or two away so much easier than trying to park close to the street or driving around trying to find a spot to park. So much prettier to walk and enjoy the decorations than driving up the street. Sometimes a little crowded but worth it

My boyfriend and i have been coming here for 2 years now and we love walking the block, most of the homes are so lit up

In San Carlos (off 101 near Redwood City), you can find an entire residential street where each house have ridiculously elaborate, expensive, and competitive holiday lighting and decorations outside.
I’ve been here 3 years in a row and each year it gets more and more competitive. Every neighbor is trying to ‘one up’ their other with more and more. Bigger and badder. It’s a fun romantic stroll and fun for families. Runs after Thanksgiving (might be earlier, not sure) through Xmas. Go at night obviously for the lights.
PRO TIP: Don’t drive onto the actual street (I think it’s Eucalyptus Lane)! Park 2 – 3 blocks away to avoid being stuck in the long traffic trying to get out and to avoid the evil eyes of families and kids walking that you are blocking.

Our favorite annual tradition!
We always bring the doggies to check out the neighborhood.

I can’t wait for the lights to go up again! This is an impressive effort by the whole neighborhood. If this does not get u in the Xmas spirit u suck! What a wonderful way to spend a December night. Strolling w your loved ones taking in the lights.

Christmas Tree Lane– Bay Area style
It’s so cool to find traditional events when visiting different parts of the country. I’m not talking about stuff that has a high enough profile that it shows up in a tour guide or newspaper website. Sometimes the most fun seasonal places to visit can be found right here on Unilocal.
While not that common in Hawaii, (and certainly not as grandiose here in the islands) in terms of a neighborhood offering, the Christmas Tree Lane in San Carlos is one of nicest two block areas to visit around the Christmas holidays.
I was told (though not confirmed) that when properties sell on this portion of the street the buyers are told of this annual event and they acknowledge their acceptance of the crowds that come with it.
Beautiful displays in a nice part of San Carlos, the property owners for the most part really get into the spirit and do a nice job for everyone from far and wide to enjoy. The posted pictures on Unilocal really show but a snippet of what the area has to offer. I recommend hardily to visit this area during the Christmas season to experience a cherished tradition in San Carlos.

No other way to get into the holiday spirit than by visiting this neighborhood! We arrived early enough– before 6:30 and there weren’t too many cars/​people. We found parking just a block away off the main street.
At Eucalyptus and Orange is the beginning of the lights. Be prepared (and patient!) to be surrounded by little ones and their parents taking pictures and walking slowly… taking all the beautiful sights in! There are plenty opportunities for photo ops for the kids. I believe a couple of houses even have a Santa to take a picture with. One even had a photo «booth.» One house was serving up popcorn and hot chocolate. (with donations going to a local food bank) and on the opposite end of the street, a teen was selling hot chocolate and brownies for $ 1. (Very smart!)
My kids just loved all the lights. The owners do such a fabulous job! Great little neighborhood!

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the Christmas Lights. The homes on Eucalyptus in San Carlos do an amazing job of decorating a their homes for the holiday season. Each home is decorated differently, some with themes, and others with traditional holiday décor. I had so much fun walking up and down the street, admiring all the Christmas lights.
The street gets pretty busy, as many families come here to enjoy the lights. You can drive through the street, but I suggest parking your car on a side street and walking. When I was there, some of the residents sold hot chocolate and popcorn, and others collected donations from Second Harvest Food Bank.
Bundle and and bring your camera if you decide to go!

There’s not much to dislike about the street full of Christmas lights unless you are the Grinch. This is a great place to come to soak up the holiday spirit. It is pretty crowded here on Fridays and the weekends so if you are in the area it is better to come on a weeknight.
To find parking, you need to circle around the neighborhood and look for an empty space. So come early around 5 PM when the sun sets and they’ll be plenty of spaces for you to park. The later you get there on the weekends the harder is to find a space. There are a couple houses on the street go all out and they are right across street from each other. One of them has lots of light displays in the lawn area the other has a large 20 foot Christmas tree with ornaments and a gazebo for you to take pictures in.
Bring a camera and hot chocolate and take a stroll down the street, if you’re not in the holiday mood, a stroll down this street will definitely get you in the spirit.
Happy holidays.

This was completely worth the drive over from the East Bay! Not only were there lights galore several blocks on Eucalyptus but many of the surrounding streets had worthwhile displays to check out. Hands down, a completely magical wonderland and walking it is a must!
Going the weekend before Christmas was crowded but also super festive. Lots of the residents seemed to be having private parties that spilled out on to their driveways and several homes had Christmas karaōke going on. It was so much fun to see all the holiday spirit and despite the crowds, everyone was friendly and having a good time.
If you’re a fan of «walking neighborhood» light displays, this is must see and I’m adding it to my annual holiday light rotation for sure. So many homes had displays where it literally felt like it was raining Christmas lights!
Quote of the evening from a young boy walking behind us: «I’m closing my left eye so I won’t see what’s on the other side of the street yet-​this way I can be surprised!»
If go, and are driving up Brittan Road, just grab the first spot you see-it’s an easy walk from there. Otherwise, you run the risk of being stopped in an insane amount of traffic.
A few more days before Christmas, so make sure to swing by if you can!