8 Best Outdoor Lighting Options for Yards, Driveways, and Pathways




BEST FOR PATHWAYS

Bright Pathway Solar Lights

BEAU JARDIN
  • Can deliver up to 12 hours of light
  • Attractive design
  • A bit pricey for pathway lights

Key Specs

  • Power Source: Solar
  • Light Color: White
  • Material: Stainless steel

If your outdoor space has multiple pathways that leave you stumbling around in the dark, investing in a multipack of outdoor lights like this one is a great choice. This pack of eight bright solar lights have a unique design makes them a great addition to any modern or mid-century home, and they provide just enough light to make your space safer and more aesthetically pleasing.

No tools are required to set up these lights—all you have to do is turn them on, stake them in the ground, and let the sun charge them up. Then, when you’re ready to enjoy some time outdoors at night, your space will be illuminated for up to 12 hours.

 

BEST FOR STEPS

Landscape Step Lights
GKOLED
  • Great for illuminating steps and elevated entryways
  • Waterproof
  • 2-year warranty
  • Expensive

Key Specs

  • Power Source: Electric
  • Light Color: Warm white
  • Material: Aluminum

If you have steps leading to your deck or back door, a set of landscape step lights can save you from trips and stumbles in the dark. These ones come in a pack of 12, so you can place them around your steps to get ample light for easy navigation. And, once they’re mounted, reviewers say they stay in place.

What’s even better is that they can withstand significant exposure to water, making it a whole lot safer to return home on a rainy night.