Just because we live in sunny and warm Los Angeles doesn’t mean we can’t let out our inner child in the winter by throwing ourselves down and making snow angels or finding the places right here in California that can take us into our dream winter wonderland. Who wouldn’t want to have some hot cocoa or delicious seasonal hot mulled apple juice by the fire?
Lifehacks understands exactly how you feel, so here we are bringing you the best spots for you to enjoy some snow, fake or not so that you can embrace the Winter season with your cozy outfits and your favorite seasonal warm drink. You might even want to scream your lungs out going down an inner tube in the heart of the city, surrounded by enchanting holiday lights and decorations.
Enjoy the best of both worlds in LA with sunshine and wintertime fun!
1 – Snow Day LA
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Although real snowfall in Los Angeles is extremely rare the creativity of SnowDayLA has its ways to help us Angelenos feel like we are in Winter land. Thanks to them we can also experience winter-themed synthetic tubing lanes.
At Snow Day LA you can also explore the enchanted crystal winter garden, where you can find over 30 giant glowing crystals. Also available are interactive light shows, animated penguin holiday trails, food trucks, and more. This fun experience is located in The Old Lodge Montecillo De Leo Politi, at Scott Ave and Stadium Way.
NOTE: SnowDay LA may not happen in 2020 due to Covid but we wanted to include it because its such a fun event and we expect it will come back even if it does not happen this year.
Location: 2010 Stadium Way, los angeles ca, 90026
Pic Credit: @snowdayla
2 – Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
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Bobsled, mountain coaster, and snow tubing! Sounds like the perfect winter fun if you ask me. Come play at Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain in Big Bear. It’s open all year round, and it has tons of activities for young ones and grown-ups.
Once you experience the fun rides, snow play, and the amazing views of Big Bear Lake on the chairlift ride, you can then take even more fun at the miniature 18 hole golf course. We remind our readers that during 2020 safety is a must, don’t forget to pack your masks and your kid’s masks as well, and expect to wear them at all times while in this recreation area.
Location: 800 Wildrose Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
PIC Credit: @alpineslidebigbear
3 – Mt Baldy Tubing Park
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If you have been to this resort before, then you already know that you are for a super fun trip at the Tubing Park. Mt Baldy resort is one of the best places to go for a snow day while enjoying amazing views, tent cabin accommodations, spectacular hikes, and even zip lines.
The tubing park is open for snow fun, following covid-19 guidelines you will be required to wear a face mask at all times. Your ticket includes a round trip scenic lift ride and a 90-minute tubing session. Your kids must be at least 40″ tall to participate.
Location: 8401 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759
PIC Credit: @mommaisanartist
4 – Big Bear Snow Play
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Ready to balance on ropes? Slide downhill on snow? Or build a snowman? Big Bear Snow Play has all these fun activities and much more! This fun park will be open daily beginning in mid-November from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The park also offers glow tubing for after dark from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Take your kids for a well-deserved break to Big Bear Snow Play and let them cross bridges and climb through obstacles!
Must be 48″ to participate alone and 42″ to participate with an adult in the Big Bear Ropes Course.
Location:42825 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
PIC Credit: @bigbearsnowplay
5 – Yetis Snow Play
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Mountain High Resort is only an hour and 30 minutes from LA. This is a lesser-known resort but has the tubing, sledding, snow play, and scenic sky chair you are looking for.
All-day snow play! With this option, you can bring the whole family and its all-day entertainment. Your very little ones can play in the Snow Play area with a grown-up. Everyone else should be 42″ and taller to participate in all other activities.
Location: 24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA 92397
PIC Credit: @diestelle
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