'Lights At The Lakes' ​Holiday Show In Full Swing At Santee Lakes

SANTEE, CA — The holidays are in full swing at Santee Lakes, where the "Lights at the Lakes" holiday show runs through Dec. 28.

The drive-through light show, which first debuted last holiday season, features a mile of festive light displays synchronized to holiday music on a radio station. Lights at the Lakes will take place on select dates through Dec. 28. Santa will make an appearance Dec. 21, 22 and 23.

Shawna Fakhouri, the park and recreation operations administrator for Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, told Patch that visitors have come from all over San Diego County, as well as Riverside and Los Angeles counties — and beyond — for the show.

"In our second year, Lights at the Lakes has been a welcome addition to families' holiday traditions," Fakhouri said. "We look forward to seeing everyone come and enjoy our event this holiday season!"

This year, attendees can loop around Santee Lakes and see the show as many times as they would like, Fakhouri said.

Guests can choose to purchase light-up novelties and popcorn from Popping Duo while purchasing tickets online. 3D glasses are available for a different light experience. Novelties will also be for sale at the event.

Tickets are required and must be purchased prior to the event. Tickets cost $19.99 plus applicable fees for vehicles up to eight passengers, and $29.99 plus applicable fees for vehicles with more than eight passengers.

The event is at 9310 Fanita Parkway in Santee. Vehicles enter the light show at 9120 Carlton Oaks Drive, just south of the park entrance.