The Christmas season always means spending quality time with friends and family.  Whether it be at parties, dinners, or one of the many Christmas community events throughout Southern California.  We’ve listed some of the biggest ones in our area!

Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village

End of November through Jan 1.

31943 Agoura Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Thousands of twinkle lights bring holiday cheer to this charming European-style inn, and Christmas trees and poinsettias are scattered throughout the property, creating a winter wonderland.

Visit them online when you click here.

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Canals of Naples, Long Beach

December 1 – 30

Take part in a 30 year old holiday tradition and cruise the enchanting canals of Naples in an authentic gondola while viewing the homes intricately decorated for the holidays along the waterfront.

Click here for pricing information.

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Avenues of Art and Design Holiday Walk, Los Angeles along Melrose b/t San Vincente and Orlando.

Wednesday, December 7 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Melrose Ave. between San Vicente and Orlando
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Festive holiday destination featuring food trucks, carolers, and in-store events at participating retailers.

Click here for more information as date nears.

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Candy Cane Lane, Woodland Hills

December 10 – early January

Lubao Avenue and Oxnard Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

An eight-square-block area becomes a celebration of lights and figures. From the 101 West, exit Winnetka, make a right and then an immediate right onto Martha Street. Most amazing, elaborate holiday displays you’ve ever seen.

Click here for more information.

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Marina Del Rey Holiday Boat Parade and Fireworks

Saturday, December 10 – 5:55 PM Fireworks, 6:00 PM Parade

Can be seen from:

1.Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA

This is where the judges viewing stand is with music being played throughout the length of the parade!

2. Fisherman’s Village
13755 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA

A parade of boats “decked out” for the holidays with all kinds of lights and designs will circle the marina and be judged in a contest!

Get more info when you click here.

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Christmas Tree Lane, Oxnard

December 11 – 26 – 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Spanning F St. and G St. between 5th and Palm
Oxnard, CA

Decorations and lights, including no less than 3 scaled-down animated merry-go-rounds, put on by local residents make these blocks a holiday destination. Walking the route is recommended.

Get all the details when you click here.

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Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade

Sunday, December 11

Starting time and location TBA

Visit www.venicecanalsassociation.org for more details.

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Cruise of Lights, Huntington Beach

December 15 – 23

Park at Huntington Harbour Mall
Warner Ave. and Algonquin St.
Huntington Beach, CA

Shuttle will take you from parking to Yacht Club docks. Please do NOT park at dock.
Shuttles run daily from 4:45 p.m. to last boat

Narrated boat tours through the waterways of Huntington Harbour to view hundreds of brightly decorated homes, docks, decks and boats. Countless residents and visitors to Southern California come to experience the beauty of thousands of lights and animated displays.

Purchase tickets when you click here.

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Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena

Mid-December – Jan 1.

From the 210, take the Arroyo Blvd. Exit toward Windsor Avenue. Turn left onto N. Arroyo Blvd. N. Arroyo Blvd. becomes Windsor Ave. Turn right onto W. Woodbury Rd. Turn left onto Santa Rosa Ave, which is Christmas Tree Lane.

Christmas Tree Lane ends at Altadena Dr. Take a right on Altadena Dr. and turn right on Allen Avenue. Proceed to Mendocino Lane, turn left.

Turn off your headlights and drive through three very long blocks of large trees sweeping over the street, highly decorated with colored lights.

Balian House, Altadena

Mid-December – Jan. 1

N. Allen Ave. and Mendocino St.
Altadena, CA 91001

Home to the famous ice cream manufacturer, this estate sits on 3.5 acres and is decorated with 10,000 colored lights and numerous holiday depictions.

More details can be found by clicking here.

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Christmas Tree Lane, San Marino

Mid-December – Jan. 1

This is the sister street to Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena. Said to be even more spectacular than the Altadena display of lights, this street is backlit with estate homes, whose homeowners have gone all out for the holidays.

Return to W. Huntington Dr. and turn left. Turn left again on S. San Gabriel Blvd. Turn left on E. California Blvd. Turn right on S. Fair Oaks Ave. and continue into Old Pasadena.

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Christmas Tree Lane, Long Beach

December 12th – 5pm is the parade.

Daisy Avenue between Willow Street and Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90740

Celebrating Daisy Avenues 23 lighted and decorated Christmas trees. Musical entertainment is featured on weekends.

Get all the details when you click here.

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Old Towne Orange, Orange

Mid-December – early January

Chapman Ave. and Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866

Explore this festive shopping area with a community Christmas tree, lights and holiday displays to get you in the holiday spirit.