The Berns Team
Hello, friends--it's The Berns Team here! Can you believe that it is already December? With Christmas quickly approaching, we thought that it would be the perfect time to list some of our favorite places to view lights in the Greater Los Angeles area (courtesy of www.timeout.com and www.redtri.com).
Christmas Tree Lane:
This grand, mile-long driveway of cedars in Altadena becomes blanketed in lights each holiday as it transforms into Christmas Tree Lane. Rake a majestic cruise down the hill after it lights up the second Saturday in December.
Located between Woodbury Ave and Altadena Drive (Altadena)
Upper Hastings Ranch:
The sloping grid of ranch-style homes in Upper Hastings Ranch is a scenic spot in its own right, but its legacy rests in the decades-old holiday display coordinated among homeowners. Each block of the Pasadena neighborhood decorates according to a different theme; one street might be lined with light-up candy canes while another is flanked by an army of inflatable Santas. After an official lighting in early December, you can cruise around the twinkling foothill community until the new year.
Located North of Sierra Madre Blvd and east of Michilinda Ave (Pasadena)
Venice Canals:
The Venice Canals are an idyllic slice of L.A. living made all the more charming by the Christmas lights that line its bridges each year. Leave your car a few blocks away to avoid the narrow, one-way Dell Avenue, and take a stroll through the shimmering neighborhood. For a more offbeat holiday, make sure to come out for the canals’ long-running and gleefully irreverent boat parade (Dec 10 at 4pm)
Located at Dell Ave (Venice)
L.A. Zoo:
After going dark in 2009, holiday lights have returned to Griffith Park—this time at the L.A. Zoo. Whereas the old DWP Holiday Lights brought motorists careening through the park’s windy roads, the zoo’s fest finds visitors trekking through the front half of the festively illuminated grounds on foot. Though most of the animals will be asleep, you will be able to see reindeer and sit for a photo with Santa. Standout displays include elephant statues animated with projection mapping, a twinkly light tunnel and festive interpretations of L.A. landmarks. To puchase tickets, visit www.lazoo.showare.com
Located at the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park
Candy Cane Lane:
For over 60 years, these eight blocks—centered around Lubao and Oxnard Streets in Woodland Hills—have been blanketed in lights. The displays light up starting the second Saturday in December and last through the end of the year.
Located on Lubao and Oxnard St (Woodland Hills)
The Grove:
Complete with Santa and his reindeer streaking across the sky, The Grove shopping center in Mid-City is a great spot to see beautiful holiday lights. With Los Angeles’ largest Christmas tree and the fountain’s water show set to holiday tunes, this place is sure to elicit “oohs” and “ahhs” from your little ones. Your drought-tolerant tots will be especially ecstatic to experience the “snowfall” that happens every night at 7 p.m. and then again at 8 p.m. While you’re there you can try to catch Santa in his gingerbread-themed workshop.
Located at The Grove (Los Angeles)
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