During the holidays, many of the green areas of Los Angeles are transformed into light-filled winter wonderlands. Lightscape L.A. at the Arboretum in Arcadia always has an impressive display.
The event has been reimagined in 2023 and visitors are taken on a slightly different route. Food trucks are situated just inside the entrance where you can order tacos, ethnic treats, cocktails, and beverages.
Make sure to put on your walking shoes and wear something warm as it can get chilly in the evening.
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The Los Angeles Aboretum is one of L.A.’s premiere botanical gardens located next to the Santa Anita Racetrack. By day it is a mecca for plant lovers and by night in winter, it is an almost psychedelic experience of music, lasers, and dark fairylands.
Lightscape L.A. 2023 runs from mid-November 17 through January 2. You must purchase an advance-timed ticket to attend. The walking path is a little over 1 mile long and takes approximately 1 hour.
Pitstops are set up throughout where you can enjoy hot chocolate, roast s’mores, and purchase snacks, cocktails, and holiday-themed gifts.
Each area along the path is a wondrous experience and is thoroughly enjoyable.
The path is easy to follow and guard rails as well as security guards stand in various corners to make sure you don’t go astray.
Dark pathways are filled with sparkling lights that are mystical and ethereal.
A few favorites are repeated from year to year such as the glowing Winter Cathedral of Light and the Fire Garden.
New installations include Feast of Lights suspended beaded curtains that glow as you walk through.
Snowflake Avenue is beautiful as well.
The path is easily accessible for wheelchair users or strollers and includes ramps and solid paths so that everyone will have a pleasurable experience. Dogs are not allowed unless they are ADA-designated service animals. Some areas are dark so turn on your smartphone flashlight or bring a flashlight along to use if necessary.
Each year features new surprises so the experience never gets old.
Lightscape LA at the Los Angeles Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91001.
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