I was in San Diego for a work trip and made it a point to stop here. The store was filled with Christmas decorations. My wife and I added to our Christmas village with a few pieces that were shipped to our home. Customer service was outstanding, very friendly and helpful. Strongly recommended for Dept 56 or Lemax collectors. Prices are comparable to big box stores but more to choose from here and displayed well! read more

If you work in the area and have problems with your toilets, definitely try the bathrooms at City Lights. You want ambience? This place has it in spades. From the dusty framed and wrapped posters of Native American women in various stages of being clothed, to the absolutely essential amazing working toilet that really flushes, this location is wonderful for just the relief you will feel after walking through the show floor like a person on a mission to drop the 10lb deuce that a breakfast burrito from Nico's would induce. Be sure to not look at any City Lights employee in the eyes on your way out. Wash your hands first and peruse the year long Christmas displays. No place can be perfect but on this little end of Knoxville Street, you can't beat it. Once you step out into the Bay Park air, treat yourself to a cold beer mere steps away at Coronado Brewing Co. But, don't expect their bathrooms to have the same charm as City Lights. Their urinal is often out of order. City Lights is a delightful store that is more than just a Christmas (and all other holidays) store. Its roof is also home to several downed drones from the jokesters who used to "build microscopes" next door. But like those downed drones, you too can make your way to City Lights and stay a while. read more

I do love City Lights, although the price tags hurt :). Store is jam packed with literally any Christmas item you can imagine...and some Halloween ones too! Great selection of artificial trees...if you are willing to wait until January you can find some good deals on "last years stock." Only downfall is it's often difficult to find someone to pull items from back stock for you. But generally staff is friendly. read more

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We make our yearly trek to city lights.. They have not only Christmas but Halloween is discounted 20% ... read more

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What a beautiful and amazing store! The whole staff is awesome! I came in looking for a heart ornament and two of the associates. I wish I could remember their names were so very helpful and finding the perfect one for me. Also Laurena has the most beautiful handwriting and has personalized my ornaments and made them into unique gifts. I will definitely be becoming back for more goodies! read more

Super cool store and super nice customer service. Been wanting to come here for a few years. Finally got down to SD and made a point to go in. Added some pieces to my Department 56 Halloween collection. Can't wait to return. read more

This place is so Awesome! If you are looking for gorgeous Christmas tree ornaments and anything else Christmas--this is the place! They also have an entire Halloween section too!!!! Locally owned and super helpful! read more

This would be my first time visiting the store while entering. It was overwhelming on the items they have displayed, but that was just the beginning. There's a whole lot of other decorations. To the left there's ornaments to the right there's little towns and at the back they have Halloween items, and they also have outdoor decor. I was there for a couple hours and staff always checked on us if we needed any assistance but when it came to purchasing my items, the cashier young female, no eye contact and no greeting after we checked out, instead of saying have a good day for something positive that way shows next in line yeah that whole experience of entering the store being overwhelmed and happy just flew out the window read more

I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I would avoid going to this place. I wanted to find some cute christmas light/decorations about a month or two ago. When I first parked in the parking lot, a person from the store ran out and yelled at me that I was not allowed to park in their parking lot, that it was for customers only, and I told him "yah I am shopping here", so that was awkward. When i did walk in, I got nothing but creepy vibes. It was just me and the one worker (who yelled at me earlier) there. They did have some cute items, but overpriced! I'll just say that I didn't buy anything. The whole experience was sadly a waste of my time and energy. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place The good: 1. Much larger than it appears from the outside. 2. Huge selection of ornaments and Christmas Village Figures. 3. Friendly staff (the cashiers did argue over who would help me but not in a mean spirited way). 4. Organized 5. Wide variety The not so great: 1. I was hoping for stockings, wreaths, runners, garlands and other indoor decor and outside decor. They had three stockings and very limited outdoor decor. 2. There were two displays of pride decor. There were some tasteful options but a good portion of it featured figures in BDSM. There were several corners throughout the store where this could have been placed instead of the main aisle in full view, at eye level of children. read more

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When you enter this store you instantly feel joy! Thank you to the owner/owner of this establishment for sharing this love of Christmas to all, and especially thankful for the staff who are so kind to everyone despite being so busy they made you feel welcome read more

Very helpful customer service And Brian is very friendly and funny.i really had a great time read more

Always something new to entice me. Specific items / manufacturers have been consistent throughout the years. City Lights is a magical experience and the staff could not be more outstanding! read more

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 styles! A staff member named Maria was super helpful in getting us two new inflatable decorations for outdoors. She was super helpful even with how busy they were! read more

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 during the week to avoid waiting for/finding parking. My husband and I recently came here on Sunday (12/4) and were lucky enough to get a parking spot right in front, so sometimes it's just timing/luck! City Lights carries a lot of different Christmas decorations in all sorts of styles and genres. They have ornaments, nutcrackers, figurines, Christmas towns, lights, artificial trees, outdoor accessories, and etc. The styles range from classic to modern, and there's almost something for any Christmas decorator. The prices range from $-$$$ and is dependent on what you're looking for. Because there's such a huge variety of merchandise, you'll see signs posted/hung all over that note to ask for assistance if you want something on display and to not touch. Please be mindful of any little ones you bring to avoid any accidents! When we were here on Sunday we only ended up buying some new lights for our tree, but the worker assisting us was very helpful and knowledgeable. He asked us what type and size of tree we were looking to cover before explaining the differences between the types of lights and what would be best for our needs. We were able to pick out a set of LED string lights that had a timer and 8 different modes for both warm white and color lights. We just decorated our tree tonight and we're extremely happy with them! Whenever we come here, we always explore the entire store as there's definitely a lot to look at and browse through. The store could use with some deep cleaning and updates, but otherwise it's still a great place to start or add to your Christmas collections. There's also a small Halloween area in the back of the store, so don't forget to check that out because it has a pretty cute set up and some great decorations. Check out can take some time as the staff are older and seem to be keeping up with technology, so please bear with them! They're doing their best and they're always friendly when we come here. Overall, this store is one of our stops during the holiday season because you never know what you're going to find. We love visiting this place every year and I highly recommend checking this place out if you're huge on Christmas! read more

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Great variety and the ladies were so helpful, and this was on a busy weekend. I found the Mark Robert's Elves that I was looking for.

Best place to buy your favorite Christmas decorations and any collectibles. I've been going here for over 30 years and every item you buy has been inspected. The long time staff are super helpful and friendly. A must go see and experience yourself. read more

BUYER BEWARE! They have extremely strict return policies. NO REFUNDS! And this information is not given to you upfront! When you order it online they don't give money back. They have extremely strict return dates which are unreasonable, and I would never order from them . I ordered online an item that was pretty expensive for $100. If I saw it in person, I would've never purchased it. Thank goodness it worked upon opening it. read more

Once I walked in I was immediately helped by Maria. She made sure I was satisfied with everything. She helped me find what I was looking for. Just because of her I see myself returning back to the store! read more

Beautiful store love love the selection I have gone for the last 2 years never disappointed

Horrible customer service and overpriced items. You can go online and find the same items much cheaper.

I love this place! It's a large, year round Christmas super store. From trees to ornaments to holiday decor, I always find what I need. I'm especially happy that they carry Kurt Adler Hollywood Nutcrackers. I'm a dedicated collector of these lovely things, and City Lights has lots of them. If you're into Halloween, they do have a big selection of Halloween decor too (not my favorite holiday, but to each his own) . They sales staff has always been very friendly and helpful when I can't find something or need help. I just really love this place! read more

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 apparently was not accurate or real. Anyways I was there for a couple of hours carefully picking beautiful ornaments. Ended up expending close to $400 dollars I was expecting a 10% discount. To be turned around by the clerk at the register. I decided to call back and make management aware. He asked me to come back and gave me the discount I was expecting. Thank you very much!!! You made my home very happy this season with my beautiful Christmas tree decorated with your beautiful and unique ornaments. read more

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 fraction of the price. read more

City Lights - Home Decor Near Me - San Diego, California

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 comes to permanent trees, they have a very knowledgeable staff to assist. I am not replacing my tree, adding to the collection. This is a must see store for anyone on your Christmas list that has a special interest. Im sure you can find something for everyone. read more

The service is awesome at this store with a wide variety of Christmas decor. They offer things from Disney to the Grinch. The cost for such things are a bit on the higher side. I did enjoy walking around and viewing their displays. read more

The service at City Lights is fantastic. Their staff go out of their way to help you find what you are looking for. That kind of service is hard to find these days. The selection is excellent and they always have what I need in stock. The value of the products offered is excellent and very competitively priced. read more

CAUTION! I went to City Lights to buy some Xmas deco, I noticed that they don't put prices on a lot of stuff and you have to ask many times to get prices. I bought a Garland for my mantel and I was told it was $64 when I went to pay for it I had to pay $75 I told them that I was quoted $64 but I guess nobody was listening. I bought it anyway since I did like it but not putting prices on items is bad for business. read more

Visited this store a couple weeks ago. It is a large store with an excellent selection of indoor and outdoor decor. Plenty of staff around to answer questions and help you out. I purchased about five ornaments for my tree this year. Also got some decorating ideas from their beautifully decorated trees. read more

Has the best Christmas decorations! Customer service was excellent. Pris was great and very helpful in finding the best decorations for my home. read more

Very unhappy I placed order thinking I was waiting for it. Had not been notified so I had to call to be told that they didn't have what I ordered. The order was to big ? I just cant believe they could have let me know if pieces were missing or at least try to see what they could do to fix this very unhappy read more

I have shopped here for years but sadly won't be returning. I visited a couple of weeks before Christmas and made a rather large purchase. When I got home I noticed on the receipt that I was charged for an item that I did not want and did not come home with. I drove all the way back a couple days later and explained to the sales clerk, who then got the owner/manager? to come out and speak with me. He seemed kind enough but he basically told me that there was no way I could have been charged for an item that I did not receive - that the cash register won't allow for mistakes. (????????) He said the item must have fallen out in my car or somewhere else. WTH? Since the overcharge amount was only around $25, I decided to let it go since I was clearly getting no where with this gentleman helping me. I also noticed that the store seemed very tired and crowded this year. With so many options to purchase Christmas collectibles elsewhere with much nicer shopping experiences, I will shop elsewhere from now on. read more

11/9/2015 This is A Christmas Decoration Superstore. The place is Giant in size with every kind of decorations that you can dream of. From fake trees to bulbs, Christmas stockings. Christmas lighting and more. This is a one stop shop. It's a bit overly pricy but they have nice stuff. The staff is friendly and helpful but they do have a no refund policy. Read The Signs. If you come here plan on spending some extra time sightseeing as there is a lot of cool stuff to see. Not a great place for kids as if they break anything you will be charged. Not overly kid friendly. Enjoy read more

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Eight nice employees and one grouchy old guy! My granddaughter picked up something to look at, he snatched it out of her hand, saying "NOT a good idea!" and walked off. She's young, yet very gentle with things. If she were to break it, we would have paid, as there are signs all over the store stating this rule. I do know that stores have insurance for breakage. While we were in the store, there was something broken...by an adult. If it weren't for the other friendly employees, we would have left and resorted to buying from Amazon. Best to keep the grouch away from the customers. read more

This is a fantastic place for anything Christmas you could be looking for. So many specialized ornaments, great displays, and great service. It's a unique experience just to visit. read more

Omg this place is amazing . Something for everyone. But when you pay 110.00 for a display model and they dont give you the power cord.... And the you ask me did you buy it that way. No honey I bought the display model no discount and was suppose to have all the parts. Then you want me to drive back down there ... Oh my.....no no no read more

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My daughter and I went here for the first time on Saturday. They have quite a variety of items and nicely displayed. This place is huge but it's set up weird so you can easily miss entire sections thinking they lead to a storage room. The staff was very helpful and they had plenty of cashiers. There were a few places where they had tins with greenery on the floor that kept falling over and blocking the isle (safety issue - tripping). And PARENTS, DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS! The entire time we heard "don't touch, look with your eyes not with your hands, if you don't behave we're going to have to leave, what did I say, etc." It's mean to bring a child to a place light this and expect them not no be curious. It's not a store for children. Overall we loved it and love the items we purchased and plan on returning. I would probably not buy anything here with any thought of possibly returning it due to a lot of the reviews. Which means anything that is very, very expensive, I'd buy elsewhere in case it stopped working or it had issues. The check out line was quick and our clerk was very friendly. We had to leave the line originally because the lady that was going to help us was coughing a lot. We just waited and came back when she was busy. We felt so bad but it's flu season and the flu takes me down too hard and for too long. We plan on returning to pick up some more items. read more

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I'll start off with the good. I visited the store a couple years ago and they had no black Santas or angels. I think I Yelped about it in a Tip. I'm happy to report they have remedied that issue. It's not much. But it's something. See attached photo. Another positive--overall inventory is good. Now for the bad. Customer service is TERRIBLE. No one is helpful. There is one person that does the embroidery and it took forever to find her. And many of the stockings were out of stock. It's almost as if the stockings are an afterthought that will soon no longer be offered. When we asked about getting a stocking embroidered, we were given very little and/or wrong direction. The stocking we wanted was the last one in stock (which has also happened to us in previous years). And then we had to wait about 15 minutes for the embroidery person to come over. After we got our stocking, we wanted to get some garland or other decoration to hang in the house. We found what we wanted and, of course, when we asked a salesperson for help, she said she didn't usually work in that section so she couldn't help us, but she could try to find someone who might be able to help, but she wasn't sure if he was working. WTF. After waiting for the embroidery, we said, no way. We'll pass. We then tired to purchase one of the black Santa and black angel ornaments now in stock and the line was so long that we said, forget it. And just left. This store is in season for only a few months per year. The least they could do is be well-staffed and well-stocked for these precious few months. Honestly, I hope I never need to go back here again. It's just not worth the time. read more

This business is closed permanently. We went here the other day and o looks like it is only being used for storage now

Sells cheap stuff that's overpriced and rude. I would not recommend this store to anyone.