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Best FREE Places to See Christmas Lights and displays in Southern California
Best FREE places to view Christmas lights in Southern California
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13 of the Best Christmas Lights in Southern California
Holiday traditions are one of the things I look forward to each and every year. One of our favorite Christmas family traditions is viewing holiday lights in our area. There are quite a few fabulous places to see Christmas lights displays in Southern California. Some of these we have experienced first hand, some of these are still on our list of places to visit. Here is our list of the best places in Southern California to see Christmas lights. Illuminate Silverlakes– If you’re seeking family holiday fun or a festive night out with friends, you’re invited to an evening at ILLUMINATE SILVERLAKES in nearby Norco, CA. A new family-friendly world…
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Haunt O’ Ween L.A. 2022: An Amazing Halloween Experience For All Ages
INFORMATION: Date: September 30 to October 31st, 2022 Time: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM (last entry at 9 PM) Duration: Stay as long as you’d like! Location: 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd Age requirement: All ages are more than welcome! Costumes encouraged Price: $36 per person and $32.40 for groups (min. 8 people). Children under 2 are free. For more info and to get tickets head to SoCalHauntoween.com ‘Tis the season of ghouls, ghosts, goblins and the Great Pumpkin. And if you are looking for the perfect Halloween event in Southern California, somewhere to take the whole family; Haunt O’ Ween in Los Angeles is perfect for this years safe Halloween…
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The Sea Sprite: Beachfront Hotel in Hermosa Beach
Address: 1016 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Since 1964 The Sea Sprite in Hermosa Beach has been a staple of the area. In fact, my hubby and I both grew up visiting the hotel unbeknownst to each other until a few years into marriage; once we realized this fun fact we knew we wanted our kids to have the same fantastic memories we had there. It makes for a great beach vacation for families in LA. The best part about this hotel (in my opinion) is the location. It is pretty unbeatable. Located literally steps away from the sand you basically step out of your hotel room and onto…
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What’s New at Universal Studios Hollywood
It was good to be back after so long to one of our favorite places in Southern California… Universal Studios. And like always, it definitely did NOT disappoint. We enjoyed all our favorite rides, attractions, characters, treats and experienced some new favorites this time around as well. Like……. The all new Secret Life of Pets ride Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash Guests will first be “wowed” by the perfect replica of Katie’s NYC apartment building on Pet’s Place, where the “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” ride takes place. The impressive new ride combines 64 technologically-advanced animated figures with hyper-realistic media and projection mapping designed to…
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Cave in the Middle of Los Angeles? You Have to See it to Believe it!
Vanalden Cave Hike: Los Angeles Trail-head: The Vanalden Trail begins at the dead end of Vanalden Ave in Tarzana (Los Angeles)… follow the small fire road in the middle of the street on the south side of the road under a large tree. 1.2 miles out and back Elevation Change: 300-500 ft Difficulty: Easy/moderate Time: 20-30 min No fee or permit required. Dog friendly. Not stroller or wheel chair friendly. Good shoes recommended as the path is very slick at places. Not recommended in the rain. When looking for a hike, we love to end at a “destination”; waterfall, overlook, or in this case, a rad cave! And can you…
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Camping (as a Family) on Catalina Island
Blue sky, blue sea, good food, perfect weather, a drink in your hand with your toes in the sand. Sounds pretty perfect right? While we may not be doing any far away exotic islands any time soon, that is absolutely no problem for us here in sunny Southern California. Why? Because we have our very own island paradise located just 26 miles off the coast. Catalina Island at only an hour boat ride from Los Angeles and Orange County on the Catalina Express is a must do!!! This beautiful island has it all! If you are looking for adventure, take your pick of pristine snorkeling or scuba diving, zip lining…
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What LA Museums Are Free on Museum Day
One of the BEST days for us as a family (and as a couple on our dates) have been exploring the many incredible museums found all over L.A. Over 40 Los Angeles museums will open their doors and invite visitors to attend free of charge tomorrow January 25, 2020. This offer is for general museum admission only and does not apply to specially ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply at each museum. Please check individual museum websites for hours, directions, and other visitor information. Participating Museums Academy Museum of Motion Pictures(Museum opening in 2020. See activity details.) American Museum of Ceramic Art Automobile Driving Museum Autry Museum of the American West…
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The “Who-lidays” Return to Universal Studios in Hollywood
Universal Studios is back with their Christmas festivities! Make this year memorable as you and your family add a new tradition by joining in with the citizens of Whoville. Meet the Grinch and his trusty companion Max and watch the impressive light show at the Hogwarts castle all happening now through December 29th. Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood is unbelievably cool! The Grinchmas seasonal Who-bilation and Who-lidays is happening again. Guests can enter Whoville and mix and mingle with different Whos; think the mayor, cheerleaders, the librarian, and even Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch and Max. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you might have your face burped in by the Grinch……
