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LA · Winter 2026–27 · Map Guide

LA Holiday Lights and Light Shows

Ten real light-and-holiday destinations, with dates separated from assumptions.

Ten real light-and-holiday destinations, with dates separated from assumptions. The current South Coast trail is Tinker Bell’s Neverland; old Astra Lumina dates are not recycled.

Our top picks for LA Holiday Lights and Light Shows are L.A. Zoo Lights, Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens and Harbor Glow at West Harbor. The full map covers 10 stops across Griffith Park, La Cañada Flintridge, Downtown LA and more, with 2 routes you can follow in order.

10 mapped stops2 ordered routesResearched Nov 8, 2026
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1Griffith Park · Lightsconfirmed

L.A. Zoo Lights

Make this ticketed light walk the evening anchor. The separately ticketed artificial skating attraction is not a conventional ice rink.

Select evenings November 20, 2026–January 10, 2027; check closed nights on the official calendar.

Timed light-event tickets; artificial skating and other extras separate.

Address, sources & location

5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles CA 90027

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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2La Cañada Flintridge · Lightsconfirmed

Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens

A timed garden-scale light walk; allow it its own evening rather than stacking incompatible ticket windows.

November 22, 2026–January 9, 2027.

Non-member adult tickets currently listed $29–$52; date and ticket type matter.

Address, sources & location

1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge CA 91011

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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3Downtown LA · Seasonal rinkconfirmed

LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival at L.A. LIVE

Outdoor ice and a Holiday Village share Peacock Place, but they do not share the same closing date.

Ice festival November 27, 2026–January 3, 2027. Holiday Village ends December 30, 2026.

Current operator prices apply; tax, service charges, parking and optional activities may be separate.

Address, sources & location

800 W Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90015

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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4Arcadia · Lightsconfirmed

Enchant at Santa Anita Park

A ticketed light maze, village and skating destination at Santa Anita. Follow the event arrival directions.

November 20–December 27, 2026.

Event tickets; verify skating and other inclusions.

Address, sources & location

285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia CA 91007

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

Source 1 ↗ · Source 2 ↗

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5San Pedro · Lightsconfirmed

Harbor Glow at West Harbor

A San Pedro waterfront light experience. Use the current Harbor Boulevard address rather than a generic old West Harbor pin.

November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027; weather decisions can affect operation.

Timed tickets; check current admission and parking.

Address, sources & location

1332 S Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro CA 90731

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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6Fairfax · Lightsconfirmed

Christmas at The Grove

A tree-and-decor browse, not an invented ticketed light trail.

Tree lighting November 16, 2026; later display hours and closing date need checking.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles CA 90036

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

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7Glendale · Lightsconfirmed

The Americana at Brand

A Glendale browse before a separately booked garden visit. Santa photos and general holiday décor have different schedules.

Official Santa program November 13–December 24, 2026; confirm décor and snowfall schedules separately.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

889 Americana Way, Glendale CA 91210

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

Source 1 ↗

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8Beverly Hills · Lightsconfirmed

Rodeo Drive holiday lights

A public-street holiday walk anchored by the city’s dated lighting celebration.

Lighting November 19, 2026; city décor through January 3, 2027.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

400 N Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

Source 1 ↗

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9Palos Verdes Peninsula · Lightsconfirmed

Tinker Bell’s Neverland at South Coast Botanic Garden

The current garden trail is Tinker Bell’s Neverland, not a new season of Astra Lumina. Use the operator ticket calendar.

Current experience confirmed; exact chosen-date availability must be checked. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Current operator prices apply; tax, service charges, parking and optional activities may be separate.

Address, sources & location

26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA 90274

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

Source 1 ↗

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10Downtown LA · Lightsconfirmed

Union Station holiday tree

The dated tree-lighting ceremony anchors this station stop. Later tree access and removal date remain unconfirmed.

Tree lighting November 19, 2026; ongoing display schedule pending.

Public-space approach; parking, purchases and any ticketed access are separate.

Address, sources & location

800 N Alameda Street, Los Angeles CA 90012

Reviewed venue/address location, not a reserved entrance. Follow current operator directions and access restrictions.

Source 1 ↗ · Source 2 ↗

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Follow the order, not the crowd

Borrow a route.

Route 01 · Metro / local transfer + walk

Downtown tree to holiday village

  1. Union Station holiday tree
  2. LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival at L.A. LIVE

After the November 19 tree event and November 27 festival opening. Village ends December 30, earlier than the rink.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes and current access instructions.

Route 02 · Drive / rideshare

Glendale browse, then one timed garden walk

  1. The Americana at Brand
  2. Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens

An early Glendale browse before booked Descanso entry. Santa-photo hours are not light-trail hours.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes and current access instructions.

The useful small print

Before you go.

  • Researched November 8, 2026. Recheck operators before travelling; no table, ticket or parking availability is promised.
  • Regional pins are spread out. No travel time or uninterrupted walking connection is assumed.
  • Several stops are ticketed. Public décor does not include paid photos or parking.
  • Zoo closed nights and Harbor Glow weather decisions require checking.
confirmed
Operator/public agency confirms the stated venue, program or current regular offering. Future availability still needs checking.
reported
A listing supports the claim, but an operating detail is unresolved or sources differ.
pending
The special-day service, participation, schedule or access is not established. A pin is not a promise of opening.

Researched November 8, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.

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