5 Places To See Festive Christmas Lights in Los Angeles
Have a holly jolly Christmas and soak up all the magic of the season with these stunning Los Angeles holiday light displays. There’s nothing like a sparkling wonderland of lights this time of year.
No need to travel to the North Pole! Here are five of the most spectacular displays you can find in the Los Angeles area.
Dates: Now–Jan. 8 (Closed Nov. 24, Dec. 24 & 25), open 5:30–10 pm
Entry times: 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm & 8:30 pm
Tickets: $22–$28 for Descanso Gardens members, $34–$40 for non-members
Enchanted Forest of Light is an interactive, nighttime experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens.
Popular returning favorites include an entire town of magical “stained glass” creations built in the Rose Garden by contemporary sculptor Tom Fruin; sparkling geometric installations from HYBYCOZO on the Main Lawn; Flower Power on the Promenade; and exquisite lighting effects in the Ancient Forest.
Enchanted is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are non-refundable, have timed entry, and must be purchased in advance.
Dates: Now – Jan. 1, open 6-10 pm
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This is a community-driven holiday event as the residents of the South Torrence neighborhood put together a magnificent light display by extravagantly decorating their homes. You can walk or drive through the neighborhood – also known as Candy Cane Lane – but walking seems to be the way to go as some houses will be selling hot chocolate and it’s easier to get pictures!
Every house chooses its own theme, whether Santa Clause, the Chicago Cubs, Spongebob, or Hanukkah so there is something for everyone to enjoy! Expect crowds because no one wants to miss this light display.
Hikari: A Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farm
Dates: Now – December 30th, Open daily from 4:30 pm – 10 pm. The first Holiday Wagon Ride departs at 5:30 pm, once it gets dark, and runs every 10 minutes with the last departure at 9 pm. Entry gates close at 8 pm.
Tickets: Wagon ride $20–$25, gingerbread forest only $10–$15; parking $10
Loosely translated, Hikari means to shine in Japanese & this festival really does shine with over 1 million twinkling lights. You can take a cozy wagon ride around the festively lit farm and explore the Gingerbread Forest which offers live music, food & drinks, arts & crafts, and photo ops with Santa and the lights.
There’s plenty of Christmas spirit to go around in Los Angeles. What’s your favorite activity to do in or around the city during the holidays? Let us know!
Dates: Now – Jan 22, 6-10 pm
Tickets: $34–$39, children 2–12 $27–$32
L.A.’s brightest winter tradition has been reimagined for the 2022/2023 season! Explore an immersive landscape filled with spectacular lantern sculptures of animals among blooming flowers, towering trees, and more for a wildlife-centered experience that’s as inspiring as it is breathtaking.
Nature is something we all share, and this celebration of nature’s wonders is meant for all to enjoy!
Dates: Now – Dec. 30, 5-9:30 pm
Tickets: $24.99 – $64.99
Holiday Road is the premiere holiday experience. Expect to see some larger-than-life holiday displays, thousands of lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Elves, countless candy canes, and all of your favorite holiday cheer!
The trail itself is a 2/3 mile long walking trail and it is self-guided. Visitors are welcome to experience the attractions at their own pace. Most guests spend one to one and a half hours in total on the grounds engaging in both our pre-show area and the walking trail.
Enjoy a variety of food and beverages, capture those Instagrammable moments, join in the fun with interactive experiences or visit “Holiday Bar” for a seasonal cocktail to take with you on the trail
This is your sign to stop your online shopping, wrapping, or Christmas movie binge session in your Los Angeles apartment and go out to see what sparkling magic the city has to offer. You won’t be disappointed!
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