Christmas Lights in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA's best Christmas light displays include Kidspace Children's Museum ($15–$17/person), Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($25–$30), Salazar ($4-8 per taco), City of Los Angeles - Poinsettia Park (Free), and City of Santa Monica - Pier Volleyball Courts (Free). Most displays run from late November through early January, with peak crowds on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Kids wade in a real creek and hunt for bugs. Timed tickets -- book online. No cash.
480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103 · Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. Closed Mon. · Ages 1–10
Real farm. Pick your own produce. Fall Festival: corn maze, pumpkin patch, tractor rides.
3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021 · Farm Market daily 9am–6pm. Festival hours vary by season. · Ages 0+
Free splash pad on the beach. Pool and playground too. Santa Monica waterfront.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402 · Daily 8:30am-5:30pm (seasonal hours vary) · Ages 0+
Eight free public courts on a hillside in Griffith Park. No lighting, so play ends at sunset. First-come first-served, no reservations. Hiking trails nearby.
2715 Vermont Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Dawn to dusk daily
Public beach facility with pool, splash pad, playground, volleyball courts. Pool is seasonal. Grounds are free to visit and include the Marion Davies guest house gallery. Pool and some programs cost extra.
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402 · Daily 8:30am-5:30pm (seasonal hours vary)
Four lighted beach volleyball courts near the Santa Monica Pier -- one of the only lit court locations on the beach, allowing evening play. Free on a first-come basis when not reserved. Court reservations available at approximately $15/hour through the city. Perfect for after-work games year-round.
1560 Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Dawn to 10pm (lighted courts)
Free City of LA rec center with lighted basketball courts, baseball diamond, tennis courts, playground, indoor gym. Lights mean you can play after dark. Free youth and adult programming.
7341 Willoughby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 · Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm
A wide, flat beach with volleyball courts, a paved bike path, and body surfing. Less crowded than Santa Monica and Venice -- the trade-off is slightly colder water. Free beach access, $8-15 parking in the lot. Popular for pickup volleyball and beach running. Lifeguards on duty year-round.
17000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 · Daily sunrise-sunset, lifeguards 9am-6pm (summer hours extended)
Free after 3pm weekdays for LA County residents. Urban Light is the photo everyone takes.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Mon–Tue & Thu 11am–6pm, Fri 11am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–7pm. Closed Wed.
Free concerts year-round. Lunchtime Wednesdays at 12:30pm. Just show up.
200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Park open daily 5:30am–10pm. Event times vary.