Brea - some homes sell goodies like hot chocolate. Fun to walk or drive. 2960-2970 Primrose Ave Brea, CA 92821
- Gondola Getaway in Long Beach -on a gondola take a relaxing ride and enjoy the Christmas lights 5437 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena Three blocks of trees decorated with colored lights. From downtown Pasadena, drive north on Lake Avenue, turn left on Woodbury and right on Santa Rosa to Altadena Drive. http://www.christmastreelane.net/
The Getty- The Getty Center comes alive with festive holiday lights on Saturday nights beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Visitors can sip complimentary mulled cider as they take in the twinkling lights of the city between viewing the exhibits.
The Grove, Los Angeles
100' Tall Christmas tree, a magical snowfall, Santa's Cottage, and holiday entertainment.
L.A. Zoo Lights (has replaced Griffith Park annual event)
With awe-inspiring features providing a brand-new spin on holiday lights in Griffith Park, L.A. ZOO has millions of lights around the zoo, light tunnels, Santa Claus photo ops, live Reindeer and tons of snacks available for purchase and more.
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
Enjoy the view of lavish holiday displays decorated shop windows, poinsettias are planted in the center divider, and The Regent Beverly Wilshire, is illuminated with lights and decorations. Make a day of it and stop in for Afternoon Tea at the Regent.
Hastings Ranch, Pasadena-12/18 Carolers on Cartwright 12/22 Band plays on Rexford 12/24 Tubas and cider on Coronet. Each block of the area competes, creating displays with a common theme. Upper Hastings Ranch is bordered by Michillinda Avenue to the East, Sierra Madre Blvd. to the South and Riveria Drive to the West. From the 210 Freeway, take Michillinda Blvd. North to the lights.
Balian House, Altadena- 1960 Mendocino Ln Altadena, CA 91001This display includes 10,000 colored lights and numerous holiday depictions all over the front and side lawns of the 3 1/2 acre property.
St. Albans Road, San Marino
From Upper Hastings Ranch, take Michillinda South to Huntington drive and continue to St. Albans Road, turn right
Winterlit Celebration, Santa Monica
strolling carolers, a visit from Santa Claus and even a snowfall on opening day.
100' Tall Christmas tree, a magical snowfall, Santa's Cottage, and holiday entertainment.
