City Lights

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1212 Knoxville St
San Diego, CA 92110

History

City Lights was established in 1991 by Brian Young, a retired retailer from England. Started as a hobby in an office building on Morena Blvd, City Lights hit a niche and quickly became a must see destination for locals and tourists alike. In 2000, City Lights moved to its current location, a 40,000 Square foot Christmas Wonderland on Knoxville St.

Specialties

City Lights is San Diego's one stop shop for everything in seasonal decor and collectibles. Specializing in Halloween and Christmas, City Lights has built is reputation on having anything you could possible need, from Christmas Trees, to Ornaments, to Outdoor decorations. 40,000 square foot Christmas wonderland. City Lights is also known for carrying every seasonal collectible line out there. Lines Include: Department 56, Christopher Radko, Mark Roberts, Jim Shore, Byers Choice, Willow Tree, Charming Tails, Disney Traditions, Walt Disney Classics, Pipka Santas, Lynn Haney, Karen Didion, Fontanini, Annalee Dolls, Ne'Qwa, Old World Christmas, Barcana, Russian Gift Derevo Collection, Trail of Painted Ponies, San Francisco Music Box, Just the Right Shoe, and much much more. Whether you live in San Diego, or are just vacationing, City Lights is simply a must see one a kind store. Shipping is available to out of town guests, and every order over $48 Ships free!

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3.5130 reviews
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Teri J.
11/15/2023

This is a collectors paradise. I was overwhelmed and enjoyed seeing the gorgeous Radko ornament section and Jim Shore sections. I just purchased my 3rd permanent tree from them, a Barcana. When it...

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Audrey L.
11/30/2024

Wow where has this place been all my life! With the holiday weekend, it was the perfect time to get new Christmas decorations. They have sooo many Christmas decorations for so many different...

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Cristina B.
12/7/2022

This is a year round Christmas store located off Morena Blvd/Tecolote Rd and right across from Coronado Brewing. Parking is pretty limited, so I would suggest getting here near open or going...

Kelly C.
12/2/2024

Best selection for Christmas ornaments and decorations. Buyer beware, they are very expensive. This year I decided to check out the at home store. They carried the oversize jumbo ornaments at a...

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Marbella M.
12/5/2023

I had great customer service from the owner, I believe he was... I know sometimes rules are bent in customer service specially if it's your first time... I come with an online coupon that...

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