By Jeffrey Brian
Los Angeles is such a large city there is always something to do, especially during Christmas. While many places close down around the country on Christmas Day there are still lots of things to do and see in Los Angeles. Enjoy the day in a whole new way this year and let Los Angeles show you a good time, it will be a Christmas you'll never forget.
Go to Universal Studios and CityWalk
Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk are open the entire holiday season even Christmas Day. Enjoy the Christmas Carols, holiday themed stage shows, and fake snow. Take the backlot tour and you'll see that it has been decorated for Christmas as well with lights, signs, trees and more. It's a fun way to get in the spirit of the season and have a great time walking around downtown or riding the rides and attractions in the amusement park.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 622-3801
universalstudioshollywood.com
Ice Skate in the Park
Go ice skating in the park. Pershing Square Park is turned into an ice skating rink each winter and is open for public skating. They have skate rentals available at the rink. Tickets may be purchased there as well. It's a unique experience that is fun and exciting for both kids and adults.
Pershing Square
532 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, California 90013
(213) 847-4970
laparks.org/pershingsquare
See the Festival of Lights at Griffith Park/LA Zoo
See the Annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival. Every year a one mile stretch of Griffith Park along the LA Zoo is lit up with Christmas lights creating a visual spectacle. It's fun for the whole family to walk along, stare at and take photos of. Plus, it's free.
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, California 90027
(213) 367-1255
dwplightfestival.com
Go to a Sporting Event
It's untraditional but there is almost always a game on Christmas Day. The Los Angeles Lakers typically play at the Staples Center on Christmas Day. However there's also the LA Clippers and the LA Kings (hockey) so chances are you can catch a good game instead of doing the traditional activities. You're sure to see a great game and have a lot of fun cheering the home team on.
The Staples Center
1111 South Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 742-7100
staplescenter.com
About the Author:
Jeffrey Brian is a professional writer specializing in fishing topics. He also uses his real estate training, sales abilities and general life knowledge to tackle a variety of other subjects.
