Just because you live in the warm weather of Los Angeles does not mean you cant enjoy a little snow during the Holiday season. In this post we show you some great local spots to enjoy some Hollywood style artificial snowfalls to go along with music, lights, shopping, and great food.
After reading this article you can start some new traditions celebrating the holidays in LA at one of our beloved theme parks, or simply catch Santa on a trolley and shoot that perfect selfie.
Or how about taking a short trip from the city to a fun snowy playground to build snow man with real snow, go tubing surrounded by enchanting holiday lights and decorations, and find a feast of holiday themed food and beverages?
We truly have it all in Los Angeles. Even when we are talking about something the rest of the world does not associate us with.. Snow!
1 – Disneyland
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A trip to Disneyland always makes the holidays more joyful and bright and they never disappoint with over the top wintery celebrations. A Christmas fantasy parade at Disneyland will bring all the winter fantasy to the whole family with music, lights, characters and a nightly snow fall.
If you miss the snow fall, don’t panic you can still feel like it’s winter wonderland with the beautiful lights illumination off of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. The magnificent castle is even more so during the Holiday season all decorated in snow.
Throughout the rest of Disneyland enjoy all the beautiful winter scenes featuring a Christmas parade with prancing reindeer, gingerbread cookies and lots of special seasonal characters starting Monday November 12 until January 9.
Location: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
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2 – Snow N Glow
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The Snow n Glow is a fun snow filled holiday experience for all ages that takes place in nearby Ventura! Take the young ones on a road trip towards the Central Coast to build snowmen together, drink hot chocolate or have delicious smore’s.
You and your family will have a blast surrounded by all the twinkling lights, the snow tubing for all ages, and if you feel like having a little indoor party for your group you can even rent an igloo.
Although this event isn’t as big as the others in this list, it made our list because it’s a great winter playground and the very little ones can have fun too.
Bring the whole family because everyone is going to have a great time!
Location: 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA. 93001
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3 – Mt. High East – Yetis Snow Park
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Get your snow gear and take the little ones to meet a Yeti and his friends at Mountain High for Yetis Snow Play. Yes if you want snow in SoCal its best to head up to the mountains.
And once you arrive you can spend the day flying down tubing lanes and sledding. Or have fun with your little ones playing in the snow and making snow angels.
There is a limited capacity this year so visitors must buy tickets in advance. Starting at $30 you can get a ride in a scenic sky chair or play in the snow.
Or purchase the All Activities tickets at $79 so you can enjoy all day tubing, sledding, snow play and the sky chair.
Dress for the occasion and wear water resistant clothing, gloves, and appropriate footwear. But in case you forget something, there is a sports shop at the resort that carries winter clothing and equipment.
Location: Wrightwood, CA 92397
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4 – Santa & Snowfall
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Need to go Holiday shopping? Who wants to be stuck inside at some stuffy mall? Christmas shopping is more fun with some beautiful Christmas lights and nightly snowfalls at Americana at Brand in Glendale and the Grove LA in Mid City.
Both of these breathtaking outdoor malls were designed and are owned by the same company and both go to the next level when it comes to the Holidays.
At both locations you can take memorable pictures with Santa on the trolley, get great stocking stuffers including signature candles, self care products and much more.
Your little ones will love to dance under snow falls, and the twinkling lights against the night sky.
Besides all the extras we mentioned just the beauty, aesthetics and feel of both the Grove and the Americana makes them the perfect places to shop for those wanting to feel true Christmas vibes and spirit.
And of course there are plenty of awesome restaurants, bars, and dessert and coffee shops.
Location: 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
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5 – Universal Studios
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Rightfully so Disneyland gets most of the press when it comes to amusement park visits during the Holidays. But you may want to consider its biggest competitor, Universal Studios Hollywood when looking for a new holiday tradition.
Universal Studios Hollywood has really stepped up its Holiday celebrations a few years ago when it introduce the incredible Harry Potter ride and Hogwarts castle. And you don’t even need to be a huge Harry Potter fan to enjoy what they doing during Christmas because you will have tons of fun with all the holiday décor, food, music, lights and snow fall.
This experience is guaranteed to entertain all members of the family and it’s for all ages. And its not just the Harry Potter ride getting in on the Christmas spirit. Make sure you don’t leave the park without visiting The Grinch, Max and Who-ville. There will be a special Who-tacular festivities with The Grinch, Max and Who-ville with the return of Grinchmas.
Even if you don’t want to spend all the money going to the park you can still create a new holiday tradition visiting the free (to visit) Universal City Walk. Along with the usual tons of restaurants, bars, movies and entertainment they are all decked out for Christmas. This includes the whole City Walk all lit up with lights and gigantic Christmas tree to take pictures with.
Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
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Do you agree with our list or did we miss an obvious one? Let us know by commenting below!