1Outer Sunset · Ticketed lightsconfirmed
San Francisco ZooLights
Make the ZooLights trail its own evening, rather than trying to race across the city between timed tickets.
November 6, 2026–January 3, 2027; Wednesday–Sunday. Check exceptions and separately ticketed entry.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
Sloat Boulevard and Great Highway, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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2Golden Gate Park · Ticketed lightsconfirmed
Lightscape at San Francisco Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden becomes a one-mile after-dark light trail. Arrive for the entry time on your ticket.
November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027; select the current ticket calendar.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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3Union Square · Skating + plazaconfirmed
Union Square Ice Rink
An easy downtown light-and-skate anchor. Buying ice time is separate from seeing the square.
Ice rink November 4, 2026–January 18, 2027.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
333 Post Street, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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4Nob Hill · Hotel displayconfirmed
Fairmont San Francisco
The life-sized gingerbread house gives the Nob Hill climb a destination. Lobby access may change for events.
Lighting ceremony November 21 at 11 a.m.; 2026 festive season corroborated by the hotel festive page.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
950 Mason Street, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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5SoMa · Hotel displayreported
Palace Hotel / Garden Court
Use the Garden Court holiday program as a separate hotel stop, not as a free-ticket promise for tea or brunch.
Holiday program is posted; confirm the current tree-lighting date and public lobby access.
Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.
Address, sources & location
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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6Fisherman's Wharf · Waterfront lightsconfirmed
PIER 39 holiday tree
Go for the waterfront tree rather than assuming every shop has the same holiday schedule.
Operator advertises December 3 tree lighting; tree displayed through January 10, 2027.
Public display; purchases, parking and paid activities separate.
Address, sources & location
Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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7Financial District · Public lightsconfirmed
Embarcadero Center holiday market
The building-lighting celebration pairs a short browse with the Financial District skyline. The event is at Three Embarcadero Center.
November 18, 2026, 4–6 p.m. market and building lighting; later display access/closing date needs checking.
Public event; purchases and parking extra.
Address, sources & location
3 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco CA
Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.
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