189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA

Put these 50+ festive events, experiences, and performances on your bucket list this holiday season.

309 Palm St
Newport Beach, CA

California’s coastline lights up this time of year with evening boat parades—fancifully illuminated yachts, sailboats, and even rowboats that have helped create local holiday traditions. Plan a trip around events such as Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Lights, the Winterfest Sausalito parade in Sausalito, the Santa Barbara Parade of Lights on Santa Barbara Harbor, and the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach.

Nevada City

Nevada City, California, United States

You might feel like you’ve stepped into a holiday time machine in this Gold Country town, where the downtown streets come to life with strolling carolers in full period garb, roasting chestnuts, and vendors offering charming little gifts during the Nevada City Victorian Christmas.

1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA

The Golden State offers numerous seasonal skating rinks for the holidays. By Thanksgiving, rinks open at Mammoth Lakes, San Francisco’s Union Square, and the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego County, to name just a few.

Anaheim, CA

All of California’s theme parks celebrate in their own ways: In Anaheim, Disneyland Resort decks out classic rides (including It’s a Small World) and observes a variety of cultural traditions at its Festival of Holidays. Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park morphs into Knott’s Merry Farm. In Los Angeles, Universal Studios Hollywood makes the most of Grinchmas and a magical yuletide within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Down in San Diego County, choose from holiday parties at LEGOLAND California, SeaWorld San Diego, and Sesame Place San Diego.

3649 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA

This grand dame hotel in Riverside boasts a whopping 5 million lights as part of its annual Festival of Lights. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to stroll the grounds that are also dotted with 200 animated figures, decorated trees, and the world’s largest mistletoe.

125 W B St
Ontario, CA

Opened in 1933, Logan’s Candies in Ontario is known for its unforgettable candy cane–making demonstration. Watch as owner (and now-TikTok star) Jerry Rowley creates the store’s most iconic item. Try sweet samples as he walks you through the mesmerizing process of forming this red-and-white-striped treat.

2201 S A St
Perris, CA

All across California, vintage trains decked out in holiday lights offer nostalgia-filled adventures. Find more festive events and experiences in California at the "Visit Website" link below!