Best Places to See Holiday Lights This Christmas in Southern California
Best Christmas Light Displays this Holiday Season in Southern California
From Dana Point to Woodland Hills, there are many places to see festive seasonal lights this holiday season in spite of Covid-19. Many of our favorite annual light displays have been canceled but I have a list of ones that are still going to shine and the best part.... many are free!
Newport Christmas Boat Parade
Which ever ones you choose to go see, be sure to enjoy the moment, turn off the electronics and create some special memories and traditions with your children during this most magical time of the year.
From Los Angeles to the OC and in between here are a few of my top pics!
Upper Hastings Ranch: FREE Self guided tour of the neighborhood, walk or drive this over the top display by the homeowners of this traditional lighting display. Located in Pasadena North of Sierra Madre Blvd and east of Michilinda Ave.
Candy Cane Lane: FREE For over 60 years the homeowners in this 8 block area go ALL OUT! Starts the second week of December and runs through the end of the year. Located in Woodland Hills between Lubao and Oxnard St
Christmas Tree Lane: FREE Take a slow cruise in your car or get out and walk among the giants of this Altadena street. Every Christmas season for more than 80 years, the majestic Deodar cedars on the "Mile of Christmas Trees" are strung with 10,000 lights. Located in Altadena the official lighting ceremony happens on December 8th on Santa Rosa Ave, between Woodbury Ave and Altadena Dr at 6pm.
Dana Point Harbor Lights
4. LA Zoo Lights: Cancelled http://www.lazoolights.org/
5. Enchanted Forest of Lights: Cancelled
6. Downtown Disney FREE Starting in November
7. Knott's Berry Farm: TBA Get more info here: https://www.knotts.com/merryfarm
8. Marina Del Rey Boat Tour: Cancelled : http://mdrboatparade.org/
Tanaka Farms A Festival of Lights
9. Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train: TBA See site for all the holiday fun: http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/christmas-train/
10. Festival of Lights at the Mission: Cancelled http://www.missioninn.com/festival-en.html
11. Queen Mary's Christmas: Cancelled http://www.queenmary.com
12. Newport Beach Parade: Holiday Cruises December 4 - January 3 Starts around 5:30 p.m. FREE In it's 111th year, you can watch this parade of about 100 vessels as they make their way along an expanded route this year or get out on the water by booking a cruise (additional fee). More info here: https://www.christmasboatparade.com/
Dana Point Harbor Lights
13. Capistrano Lights at the Mission Experience the Mission at Night featuring a nightly tree lighting and music program held from December 3, 2020 – January 3, 2021 Nightly Christmas Tree Lighting at 5pm Mission Grounds Close at 6pm Info HERE
14. FREE Snoopy House Holiday Display in Costa Mesa TBA More info HERE
15. FREE Dana Point Harbor Lights beginning November 11
16. Tanaka Farms: A Festival of Lights: November 27, 2020 through Sunday, January 10, 2021 Drive Thru light display on their 30 acre farm. More info Here
17: Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey: November 12, 2020 through January 3, 2021 Pricing is per person, more details HERE
18: Light It Up MoVal : Starting November 20th, enjoy a drive through show in a safe and fun-filled environment, price is per car. More info HERE