Los Angeles teems with dining options. In fact, it's one of the best "foodie" cities in America. Keep it casual and hit up one of the dozens of food trucks all around town, or dress to the nines and splash out on a sumptuous meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant. During Christmas, special holiday menus at many restaurants delight even the most discriminating palate.
Head to Century City and enjoy the prix fixe Christmas feast at Craft Los Angeles. The restaurant serves up delectable items like steak tartare and roasted quail. Their mouthwatering pastries put you in the holiday spirit.
The cozy environs of Saddle Peak Lodge make for the perfect spot to enjoy a Christmas meal in Los Angeles. The restaurant offers a 4-course tasting menu with holiday favorites like turkey and mashed potatoes. You'll leave feeling jollier than Saint Nick.
Your family will feel as though you've been transported to the North Pole at ALTA Nordic Kitchen. This Swedish restaurant serves a 3-course holiday dinner on a traditional Christmas buffet platter. Children nibble on ginger snaps while grown-ups sip on mulled wine.
Christmas is one of the best times of year to visit Los Angeles. The city's mild climate allows you to enjoy outdoor activities like paying a visit to one of the many amusement parks, shopping at the Grove outdoor shopping mall, or strolling through one of the holiday markets. Indoor fun includes concerts and the ballet.
Los Angeles is a driving city, so you'll need to rent a car. Grab a few mugs of hot chocolate to-go, load up the family, and head for Upper Hastings Ranch. The neighborhood has been putting on one of the country's best light displays for decades. Some homeowners even dress as Santa and give out candy to children.
Finish up your last-minute Christmas shopping at one of the best holiday markets in Los Angeles. The Artisanal LA Holiday City Market features more than 60 vendors. All of them sell one-of-a-kind gifts, some of which you might want to keep for yourself! Chefs serve up snacks to-go, perfect for taking back to your Los Angeles vacation rentals for Christmas.
Few things will put you in the holiday spirit like ice skating under the stars. The Holiday Ice Rink in Pershing Square is a glowing vision of winter in the middle of downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has many activities that people of all ages will enjoy. From visiting Santa and his reindeer to taking in a day of Christmas movies, your whole family will have an unforgettable vacation in Los Angeles.
The Grove is a Los Angeles institution. During the holidays, this outdoor shopping mall's central square transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with Santa's House, an impressive light display, and nightly performances with music and dancing.
If you're traveling to Los Angeles with children, your trip won't be complete without a visit to Disneyland. One of the city's best places to celebrate Christmas, the famed theme park turns it up a notch with its Festive Foods Marketplace, nightly fireworks displays, and the Christmas Fantasy Parade.
Head out from your Los Angeles hotels for Christmas and visit the zoo. Kids and grown-ups alike will fall in love with the reindeer at the LA Zoo. The Reindeer Village includes photo ops with Santa and antler crafts.
| 💳 Highest rates | in August |
|---|---|
| 😎 Least busy month | December |
| 🛏️ Popular home types | Apartment rental and House rental |
| 🌡️ Hottest months | August and September |
| ❄️ Coldest months | January and December |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | January and February |
There are many Apartment rental and House rental that are perfect for Los Angeles Hotels & Vacation Rentals for Christmas.
On average, you can get a great vacation rental for somewhere between $325 and $520 and find discounts up to 68%!
House rental in Los Angeles can fit 7 guests.
