The most outstanding light displays are listed here.en-ushttp://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385180MapBuilder.Net1188523Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Songbird Drive and Covey Court (Highway 99 to Keefer, left on Songbird) While it seems there are a few less decorations along this street of beautiful houses, the ones that are lit are worth seeing. There’s one house on Songbird and another on Covey that have made the most of white lights, white snowflakes, while icicle lights to give quite a white glow. And the size of the Christmas tree in the two-story glass window is something to behold. We’re also seeing more Nativity scenes this year, and there are some nice ones here. 39.815887302495 -121.9144248962439.815887302495-121.914424896241188516Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/5438550 Caruthers Lane (Off Keefer Road) Dad broke his hand in a motorcycle accident, but managed with his family’s help to make this homestead bright. It’s hard to imagine how many lights can be sprinkled over one house. The house’s youngsters play a huge role in this array. 39.818147 -121.90602439.818147-121.9060241189363Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:52:04 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Keefer Road (east of Highway 99) Large houses and large lots along this road give decorators plenty of palette. Enjoy the house with 17 deer; the one with Santa climbing in a gable window; and the others whose lights make up for the lack of streetlights. 39.817963973727 -121.899104118347139.817963973727-121.89910411834711188530Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:49:32 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/5438514011 Greenberry Road (Across Keefer from Caruthers) Take this road to see a spirited competition with the neighbors. Other houses in this neighborhood are very attractive. You can end up on Garner Lane, Keefer Road or Highway 99 from here. (Photo: Jason Halley/Enterprise-Record)39.81549 -121.90548939.81549-121.9054891188519Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Hackamore Lane (off Eaton Road) At the end of the road, the house has an abundance of Santas and candy canes. Look for a lit carousel. Last year, the son dressed as Santa and waved from the roof. The house close to Eaton has a great array. Both good for daytime tours. 39.774208767838 -121.8679046630939.774208767838-121.867904663091188521Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Rugoso Oaks Court (West Eaton Road to Aurora Glen Drive to Southbury Lane) All the residents of this cul-de-sac agreed that Christmas was the time to unite. A wash of all-white lights looks impressive. However, cars parked in the cul-de-sac make it hard to turn around. Perhaps park and walk the court, but make sure you cruise throughout this neighborhood for other sights, including Santa’s blow-up band.   39.77183391385 -121.8810367584239.77183391385-121.881036758421189364Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Amber Grove neighborhood (off The Esplanade) Choose Yellowstone, Greenfield or Amber Grove drives to get inside the neighborhood and wander around. Some follow the minimalist theory, but others just poo-poo their power bills. Nice wide streets make this a wonderful maze of lights. 39.76756226886676 -121.873977184295639.76756226886676-121.87397718429561188527Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:49:32 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543852760 Rafael Court (The Esplanade to East Lassen to Rafael) Right on the corner, this house jump-starts your senses, as lights that blink, fade, shiver and run do so to music on your car radio. Others on the block are getting in the mood, and San Jose Street takes you back to Lassen. 39.761759 -121.86308339.761759-121.8630831188522Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Silverado Estates Court, San Antonio Drive (East Avenue to Alamo Avenue) Yes, they did it again. Every single Silverado home has something Christmas-y to wow passers-by. Lights and comical cut-outs on San Antonio are traditional for these spirited homes. Both are good walking tours. 39.749829635242 -121.8758654594439.749829635242-121.875865459441188526Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Mathews Drive, Quista Lane (East Avenue to Guynn Avenue) Outlining lawns in red or green light ropes is popular in this neighborhood, along with several inflatable creatures. Somehow 879 Mathews manages to find something different — a white mother goose with two goslings, done up in lights. 39.746340305169 -121.8764877319339.746340305169-121.876487731931188524Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385West Wind Drive (Nord Avenue to Oak Way) This block gets better and better. The decorators at 1206 find something new to create, like this year’s hand-made, life-size Rudolph in the tractor’s scoop and a semi-circle of hand-made “little ones” under the Christmas tree. Elves and the famous couple get their realism through stretchy material and wire “bones.” Other homes on this cul-de-sac have joined in the fun. 39.735887755575 -121.8785476684639.735887755575-121.878547668461188513Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/5438530 Chattswood Court (West Sacramento Avenue to Hampshire Drive) Whether it's the small yard or towering trees this yard is bustling with lights and things to see, like the clothespin people with smiling faces.39.730626 -121.86421839.730626-121.8642181188528Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:49:32 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851581 Lazy Trail Drive (West Sacramento to Westmont) Bright white deer scattered throughout the yard catch your attention initially at this house, but the more you look, the more you notice. Angel wings rustle the air, heads turn slowly. Check out the egrets by a back tree. The house across the street is gussied up too. This could be a good day-time yard to view. (Photo: Jason Halley/Enterprise-Record)39.726573 -121.87207439.726573-121.8720741186637Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:09:29 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851244 Normal Avenue (Park Avenue to 12th Street) Not as extravagant as others on the tour, this house nevertheless brightens a neighborhood that hasn’t done much. There’s almost more on the porch in the way of decorations, and the family tree with running lights reflects nicely from inside. 39.720739 -121.83441439.720739-121.8344141188510Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851518 E. Lassen Ave (East of Eaton Road) Stop, look and listen at this one. As Christmas carols play in the background, enjoy a rolling Ferris wheel, moving ski lift and rhymic light shows. Turn your car radio on and tune in to the music. Look for the frequency on a yard sign. 39.776270206605 -121.8317806720739.776270206605-121.831780672071188531Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:49:32 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851170 Whitewood Way  (North of East Avenue, Floral to Whitewood) Turn at Floral, at the tree and packages on the patio roof. Two houses are joined as one on Whitewood. A rather unusual Santa peeks out of the chimney in the lawn. On nearby Upland, the 12-year-old daughter always puts up the candy cane, and the 13-year-old son takes charge of Frosty, which once belonged to their great-grandmother in Ohio. (Photo: Jason Halley/Enterprise-Record)39.767876 -121.83183139.767876-121.8318311189554Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:04:16 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385965 Marjorie Lane (Cohasset Road to Manzanita Ave) We think the light-strung windmill is a one-of-its-kind, and there’s lots of lights here. 39.757628 -121.84203539.757628-121.8420351188512Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543852410 Floral Avenue (South of East Avenue) The just-finished collection of Santa and eight reindeer, plus Rudolph makes this lawn display complete. Find carolers, drummers, penguins, Santas and more. The owner doesn’t mind if you stop and get out to look. 39.759166642164 -121.8290877342239.759166642164-121.829087734221188509Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851177 E. Lindo Ave (Off East Fifth Avenue, south of Lindo Channel) This behemoth tree with its white star on top is a favorite in the light show. Best seen from Manzanita Avenue, and particularly stunning if Lindo Channel is flowing. 39.752180502665 -121.8331217765839.752180502665-121.833121776581186634Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:09:28 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851264 E Fifth Ave (between Floral and Downing avenues) Dressed all in white, all the decorations add to a bright glow.  39.75242 -121.82995339.75242-121.8299531188514Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/5438537 Dean Way (Off Neal Dow Avenue, across from Neal Dow School) Kids on their way to and from school must surely enjoy this lawn of candy canes and inflatables. If you want to keep your youngsters busy, have them count the canes. 39.748481 -121.83367439.748481-121.8336741188517Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385East Fifth and Sherman avenues This household has it all with lights, inflatables, baubles, color and “glass” balls, on a compact lawn. The arch of candy canes sets the yard off nicely, but make sure to catch the display cases of teddy bears and Santas. A bad street on rainy days. 39.747173470963 -121.8373060226439.747173470963-121.837306022641188529Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:49:32 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543851070 Holben St. (off East First Avenue, across from library) It’s good to see this family back after a health issue stopped them last year. On a lawn that couldn’t find an empty inch, room for another train and two new displays was found. Santa makes sure children have candy canes, and the trains run 5-9 nightly, unless there’s rain. (Photo: Jason Halley/Enterprise-Record) 39.743989238453175 -121.8324995040893639.743989238453175-121.832499504089361188518Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385East First and Downing avenues You might mistake this house for a ski slope, but you’ll smile at those heading downhill. Garland-filled bears are pushing their skis to go faster and faster down the ski slope.  39.746967242745 -121.8289589881939.746967242745-121.828958988191188515Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543854 Wildflower Court (Off Forest Avenue) For longer than this list has been around, this couple has been putting Christmas decorations at the top of their December to-do list. A huge snowman dominates the scene, but all the lights steal the show. Neighbors help with the light show.39.735351473102 -121.8047976493839.735351473102-121.804797649381186638Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:09:29 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/5438519 Skymountain Circle (off Wildflower Court) Make sure to stop by for a new look at this old favorite. Over the course of a year, this homeowner’s yard has changed dramatically — giving him a new canvas. This house never forgets the Nativity, and the roof message “Believe” reinforces it. Down the street, we love the arrow-adorned chimney to help Santa. 39.734974 -121.80332539.734974-121.8033251188520Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/54385Heritage Oaks neighborhood (Springfield Drive to Auburn Oak Way) Each year this neighborhood gets brighter and brighter as more residents participate. Can anyone guess how tall that Santa on the roof is? And don’t you love Snoopy taking a nap on his dog house? 39.73202642864 -121.8093359470439.73202642864-121.809335947041188511Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:46:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/543852158 LaRocco Dr (Forest Avenue to Flying V Street) Enjoy several bright yards on LaRocco before hitting the cartoon-cut-out masterpiece. This couple loves making others joyful with a busy scene.  A next-door neighbor has a way with lollipops celebrating his family. 39.720296 -121.79824639.720296-121.7982461186635Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:09:29 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/quesoguapo/5438526 Jasper St (off Notre Dame Boulevard) There’s a lot going on in this yard, so slow down. Be sure to see the house across the street with white-light “ribbons” dangling from a huge tree, and unusual hollow balls. 39.723665 -121.79376739.723665-121.793767