And other can’t-miss holiday events around town...
The Getty
310-440-7300
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.
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles
Candy Cane Lane, Woodland Hills
Lubao Avenue and Oxnard Street
818-347-4737
An eight-square-block area becomes a celebration of lights and figures. The 5 south to the 405 south to the 101 west, exit Winetka, make a right and then an immediate right onto Martha Street. Come during the week, as weekends are very busy. Most amazing, elaborate displays you’ve ever seen. (560/E1-2)
Lubao Ave & Oxnard St, Woodland Hills
Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village
800-535-9978
Thousands of twinkle lights bring holiday cheer to this charming European-style inn, set on seventeen acres in Westlake Village. Christmas trees and poinsettias are scattered throughout the property, creating a winter wonderland. Take advantage of one of their winter overnight specials and catch live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening in Bogie’s Night Club & Bar. Or, just stop in for dinner at Mediterraneo. (557/D5)
31943 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village
The Grove, Los Angeles
323-900-8080
Tall Christmas tree, a magical snowfall, Santa’s Cottage, and holiday entertainment.
189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles
LA Zoo Lights, Los Angeles
With awe-inspiring features providing a brand-new spin on holiday lights in Griffith Park, L.A. ZOO LIGHTS sets the Zoo’s enchanting environment aglow with breathtaking displays, among them thousands upon thousands of LED lights, flurries of illuminated snowflakes, stunning 3-D animated project ions and glittering light tunnels. A fanciful menagerie of animal characters include mischievous animated monkeys scampering through the grounds, a glowing 130-foot snake coiled on a roof, a hillside with snowboarding “lizards,” 3-D animated elephants wearing colorful holiday sweaters, an origami-type rhino lit from within and so much more. L.A. ZOO LIGHTS is open every night, except Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25), from 6 to 10 pm Mondays through Thursdays, and 6 to 11 pm Fridays through Sundays and December 21 through 23. (594/C2)
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles
Channel Islands Harbor
805-985-4852
Ride aboard the Channel Islands Harbor Water Taxi to view the bright lights and holiday decorations of the residents in Channel Islands Harbor.
2840 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard
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