When Christmas is just around the corner each year, there’s a lot for those who celebrate the season to look forward to enjoying. From the music and décor to the fantastic food and opportunities to gather with family and friends, it’s a time of year that’s undeniably festive. This year, consider taking your holiday fun to the next level and setting your sights on a well-deserved trip to see Christmas lights in La Quinta, California.
While you’ll be leaving the snow and cold far behind when you make your way in this direction, you’ll still have options to infuse some beloved holiday traditions into the itinerary. Among them is the opportunity to head out and enjoy admiring amazing Christmas lights and displays across town and nearby! When you’re ready to infuse plenty of holiday fun into your journey, the following stops are a few you simply won’t want to miss.
Take a Walk Along Gingerbread Lane in Good Company
Right in the heart of La Quinta at Old Town Artisan Studios each year, locals and visitors alike are invited to get into the holiday spirit with a walk along Gingerbread Lane. When you gather your crew and head over to enjoy this free and magical holiday event, you’ll find it’s an activity on the itinerary that’s ideal for guests of all ages.
It’s often hosted on select Saturdays throughout the month of December and comes complete with dazzling Christmas displays, twinkling lights just about everywhere you look, and an impressive 17-foot decked out Christmas tree set up alongside a holiday cottage that works as a great centerpiece to the entire scene. The highlight of Candy Cane Lane is often the opportunity to admire the more than 100 gingerbread houses that are set up as part of a larger holiday vignette.
Miniature gingerbread homes, streets, stores, and more make for a one-of-a-kind experience at every turn! In addition to the gingerbread houses, guests can count on having access to delicious treats, live music, and more. If you come by with the kids between noon and 5:00 pm, there’s an opportunity to get in line to enjoy a meet and greet experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus too.
Marvel at the Displays at Wildlights at Living Desert Zoo
If you find yourself in La Quinta at the end of November right when the Holiday season really takes off, you’ll be right on time to make the most of visiting the Living Desert Zoo during their festive Wildlights. This is typically hosted from November 26th to December 30th and features enhanced light designs throughout the zoo. Warm up at the s’more’s station or grab an adult drink at one of the many food outlets. It’s a fun-for-all experience worth adding to your list this Christmas.
Make the Most of the Iconic Magic of Lights Experience
For many who celebrate Christmas, the holiday doesn’t quite feel complete without that one night out bundled up alongside family in the car to see the best Christmas lights and displays on homes across town. When you’re traveling to La Quinta this time of year, that magical feeling can be captured when you make your way to the iconic Magic of Lights experience.
Hosted at the Empire Polo Club, the Magic of Lights event is a highly anticipated drive-through holiday light experience complete with characters, scenes, and glittering décor set up using state-of-the-art LED technology and digital animations too. It’s a scene that’s designed to impress you from the comfort of your car as you wind through the sparkling pathways in good company. Magic of Lights typically runs from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm on the weekends and until 9:00 pm Sunday through Thursday.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate per vehicle depending on preference. If you happen to be traveling to La Quinta over the holidays with your favorite canine companion as part of your group, this is a great Christmas activity they can enjoy with you from the comfort and safety of your vehicle.
Book Your Incredible Holiday Away Experience Today
When you can’t wait to enjoy time away in La Quinta over the holidays, making sure you have luxurious and ideally located accommodations in place can help elevate the fun of your getaway even further. Reach out to the team at Legacy Villas today to learn more about our inviting and exciting property options available to book over the holidays that will keep you close to the places you’re hoping to explore, and infuse the best of luxury, comfort, and exceptional style into your experience as well. We can’t wait to see you in La Quinta this Christmas!
