Christmas Lights in Oakland

MY FAVORITES

Several local Oakland neighborhood associations take nominations and then vote on the best decorations (Halloween, Holiday lights, etc.). So I thought I'd just share my favorites as my votes will be overwhelmed by everyone else in those general elections. My all-out favorite lights:



1. 2718 Carmel in Oakland (94602) between Rhoda and Coolidge. This house (pictured) goes all out each year with the most ecclectic, diverse, dare-I-say-Oaklandish display of lights, items, decos and gear ranging from Santa, to a singing Elvis, to Budweiser babes, Alvin and the Chimpmunks to baby Jesus in a manger scene. Year in and year out they're the best! Here's a photo of this years.





2. The Mormon Temple (Lincoln Ave. just below 13 in Oakland 94602).
What is there to say - this is over the top: palm trees, a manger, music....and the view of the entire Bay Area on a clear night...plus there is convenient parking.


3. The house on the corner of Greenly and Keller Ave. (Oakland 94605). This place is great...they leave their stuff up most of the year in order to build on it. Where else can you see a 2 story manger scene bolted to the house? Awesome!

4. Picardy Drive between Seminary and 55th Ave. (Oakland 94605). This is the hands-down best neighorhood community effort. Amazing!

Happy New Year!