It’s the most beautiful time of year….and southern California is all lit up to celebrate the holidays with you! Nothing is more special than spending time with your friends and family enjoying lights and magic of the holidays. If you and your family are looking to venture out to take in some of the beautiful light displays to get into the holiday spirit, check out our list of top spots in Southern California. There is something for everyone, whether you want to walk, drive or if you prefer a guided boat tour.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Community Lights
Beverly Hills: Rodeo Drive Take in all the sparkle LA has to offer by taking a stroll down the lavish Rodeo Drive. You will find bright, twinkling lights, gorgeous red ribbons and beautiful store window displays. You can take in the decor at the Regent Beverly Wilshire, have tea at the Regent. Directions
Santa Monica: Winterlit Celebration This is one of the most elaborate light displays in the Southern California area, take a drive or stroll to see thousands of lights. You may also catch a glimpse of snow or Santa on your journey! Call 310-394-1049 for more information. Directions
Westlake Village: Westlake Village Inn This spectacular light display and holiday decorations adorn the charming Inn and 17-acre property in Westlake Village. You can also stay at the Inn and enjoy all of its quaint amenities as well as the holiday decor. Call 1-800-535-9978 for details, hours and reservations. Directions
Griffith Park, Los Feliz Unfortunately, one of the most popular light displays in the area has been canceled this year. We have been informed that the Holiday Light Festival in Griffith Park will not be held this year.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Neighborhood Light Displays
There are also many beautiful neighborhoods that have transformed their homes into a holiday light spectacular. We have included a listing below of some of the most popular neighborhoods to venture to this year:
Altadena:
Christmas Tree Lane Directions
San Marino:
Christmas Tree Lane Directions
Long Beach:
Christmas Tree Lane Directions
Canals of Naples Directions
Reseda:
Block-long light tunnel Directions
Woodland Hills:
Candy Cane Lane Directions
ORANGE COUNTY: Community Lights
Huntington Beach: Cruise of Lights: View the beautiful holiday lights on Huntington Harbor as you enjoy a 45 minute boat cruise. Call 714-840-7542 for reservation information or Directions Disneyland: Christmas for all ages at the Disneyland Resort. You will see the park fully decorated with lights and can stay for fireworks complete with snow and a special Christmas parade. It’s holiday magic for all ages! Directions Olde Towne Orange: Famous for its carolers, take a stroll around Olde Towne Orange where you will see beautifully decorated shop windows and other holiday decor. Directions The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Dana Point: The Ritz-Carlton boasts one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas trees in all of Southern California with more than 35,000 lights. You can also see large scale gingerbread houses and nutcrackers. Directions Note: Orange County also has several beautiful tree lighting ceremonies in Anaheim, Costa Mesa and Fashion Island as well.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Community Lights
Riverside: The Mission Inn celebrates the holidays with their annual Festival of Lights with more than 3.6 million lights. The Mission Inn also creates a town of animated characters to see and a Festival of Trees. Come for the evening or plan to stay a night over the holidays. Directions Palm Desert: Wildlights is another community tradition with over 750,000 twinkling lights to be seen. Directions
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Community Lights
Big Bear: Christmas in the Village Directions
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY: Community Lights
Solvang Catch the holiday spirit with a tour of this this small European village decorated with thousands of twinkling lights and ribbons. In addition to seeing the lights at night, you can also get some of your holiday shopping done in the unique and quaint shops and bakeries. Call 800-468-6765 for more information or Directions Santa Barbara Take a 90 minute holiday tour of Old Town Santa Barbara. You will see beautifully decorated homes all lit up for the season. Reservations are recommended by calling 805-965-0353 and Directions
VENTURA COUNTY: Neighborhood Light Displays
Channel Islands Harbor (water taxi tour) Directions
Oxnard’s Christmas Tree Lane Directions
VENTURA COUNTY: Tree Lighting Celebrations
Oxnard: View Ventura County’s largest fully decorated Christmas Tree Directions
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