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Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival
Every spring over a million purple blossoms drape from the tangled branches, and you can visit the place only during the annual Wistaria Festival
Cycling
Picturesque scenery, varied terrain, and gentle weather conditions attract cyclists to the Golden State
Scenic Road Trips
Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan
Paddleboarding (SUP)
One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline
Disneyland
Try avoiding busy weekends and school holidays to enjoy shorter queues in the day full of rides and fun
Grammy Awards
Everyone who loves music is waiting for this glamorous event to see the best shows and performances, best singers, and great bands
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Meet some A-list stars and attend exciting presentations and special events followed by glamourous night parties
Touring the Movie Studios without Crowds
Visit Hollywood and find yourself behind the scenes during real filming and see how TV shows are made or just see Universal Studios
Kiteboarding
Just choose the right season and the right spot to enjoy your favourite water activity in the Sunny State
Hollywood Christmas Parade
The Christmas fun starts in Hollywood with the main parade
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
This spectacular boat show is a great Christmas time family event
Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach
One of the most unique art events in the world with plenty of art treasures to observe
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)
The red carpet is rolled out, and movie stars are ready to pose in front of the cameras
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
This three-day event can be the most romantic escape filled with the taste of good wine, spectacular flights, and pleasant time
Academy Awards (the Oscars)
One of the most awaited events in the whole world. It's always exciting to watch the ceremony online, but being a part of it and seeing all your favourite stars passing by right in front of you is a unique experience
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Enjoy the sight of hundreds of beautifully decorated vessels
US Open of Surfing
If you are looking for some amazing moves on waves, this event is definitely for you
Perseid Meteor Shower
Stars begin to fall in the middle of summer—get ready to make some wishes
Bald Eagles
It is believed that the Bald Eagle symbolizes strength, courage, freedom, and immortality
Bougainvillea Bloom
Luxurious vines abundant with flowers are truly a fabulous decoration for Los Angeles
Hummingbirds
This wee zippy bird moves so fast that you'll have to try hard to take a nice picture
LA 4th of July Block Party, Events & Fireworks
Celebrate Uncle Sam at the 4th of July Block Party with live music and fireworks
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Stroll the village lanes brimming with people and handicrafts demonstrating Renaissance times
Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
A picnic and a Shakespearean drama at Griffith Park is a perfect plan for a summer evening
Fiesta Broadway (Cinco de Mayo)
The US largest festival of Mexican and Latin American world
Ice Skating
The absence of snow is not a reason to give up this Christmas fun—skating outdoors
Rose Parade (Tournament of Roses)
The main flower parade of the planet opens the season of New Year holidays in the USA
Surfing Santa Competition
Dressed like Santa, surfers raise money for people living with autism
Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
The strangest and most absurd parade in LA (even the entire planet)!
LA Zoo Lights
Christmas nightly entertainment in the Zoo is for the whole family: thousands of garlands and Santa Claus
Free Museum Day
From expressionism to pop art, antique collections to modern technology, props of famous television series to dried human heads—the Los Angeles museums amaze with their diversity
Camellias at Descanso Gardens
A cool oasis in the middle of a hot city makes Descanso an excellent place for plant breeding—from camellias to less known plants
Whale and Dolphin Watching
To see a giant mammal in the Pacific and hear its powerful voice is a memorable event
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
Check out this annual festival to honor Japanese culture and food
Abbot Kinney Festival
Rejoice, eat, and have fun in the "cool block" of America!
Spring
The main feature of spring are clear skies and stunning sunsets and sunrises
Birdwatching in Ernest E. Debs Park
This kingdom of birds is a delight to any nature fan
Diving around Santa Catalina Island
Crystal clear waters near the island of Santa Catalina with its rich underwater world are perfect for diving
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
Feel some Western charm at Santa Clarita valley recreating the atmosphere of its cowboy past
Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles
On warm summer nights, this pastime under the stars is very popular in LA
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
A day for remembering the dead and celebrating life. This bright and joyful festival is the time to sing and dance and not to shed tears and grieve
Big Horn Sheep
Large animals, dense, and stocky with low and strong limbs, live in the mountains in the vicinity of Los Angeles
Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove
Monarch Butterflies have a unique ability to navigate and reach precisely a place located thousands of kilometres where they have never been before
Elephant Seal Watching
It is impossible to miss this beach: you can watch endlessly funny Elephant Seals
Jacarandas in Bloom
For several months some streets and residential quarters of the city become purple from the blossom of the jacaranda
Chino Hills State Park Wildflowers
Photographers spend days here trying to capture all of that fragrant tenderness with their cameras
Skiing and Snowboarding
It is possible to go skiing and surfing in Los Angeles on the same day
Joshua Tree Rock Climbing
This favourite place for rock climber training offers over 8,000 routes
Cactus Blooming
Having visited Joshua Tree National Park, you will understand how beautiful and colourful the desert can be
Beach Season
The Pacific Ocean is cold, with huge waves, but the beaches are excellent for sunbathing and entertainment
Surfing
Whether you are a professional surfer, an advanced rider, or a complete beginner, surfing in Los Angeles will be an unforgettable life experience
Hiking
The stunning nature of national parks, canyons, lakes, and mountains in the vicinity of the City of Angels attracts with its beauty and unpredictability
Los Angeles Marathon
Thousands dream to participate in this prestigious marathon in Los Angeles
Fire Rainbows
A curious optical phenomenon occurs quite rarely and only in special locations. If you are in the right time and in the right place, just look up to the sky
Poppy Season in the Antelope Valley
After winter rains, dry hills burst with new life as billions of technicolor orange poppies bloom
Coachella
One of the biggest and most popular music festivals is a chance to meet all stars in one place
Heart Rock Falls
The power of water carved a heart in a solid stone. Such natural sites inspire and give hopes
Pacific Crest Trail
From Mexico to Canada or reverse, a crest of mountains follows along the western states of the USA, washed by the Pacific waters—it's one of the world's most scenic natural corridors
LA Times Festival of Books
Don't miss out on the largest book festival in the country!
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Be ready to immerse yourself in colours: purple, pink, white and yellow!
Mount Wilson Observatory
For over a century this observatory has gathered the most eminent astronomers
Long Beach Christmas Lights
Houses around Naples Island are known to put on the best displays in Southern California
Venice Canals Christmas Lights & Holiday Boat Parade
Get inspired by the gorgeous lights on display in Venice Canals
Enchanted Forest of Light
A magical light display in Los Angeles County
Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
A maritime extravaganza by the beach is one of the best in California
Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
A signature holiday event of Palm Springs and Coachella Valley
Chinese New Year
Plenty of entertainment to celebrate the most important spring festival
Winter Fest OC
Winter wonderland does exist in Southern California, you'll find it in Orange County
Thousand Steps Beach Pools
One of the best hidden treasures of the Orange County
Hollywood Carnival
A street extravaganza full of dancers, musicians and performers
Tough Mudder Los Angeles
A famous obstacle race is created to test your endurance and ambition
Glendora Mountain Road
Alpine scenery is just an hour away from downtown Los Angeles
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival (Playboy Jazz Festival)
An all-star jazz festival held in an iconic location
Sherman Oaks Street Fair
The largest one-day street festival of the San Fernando Valley
Cal Poly Pomona Pumpkin Festival
Tens of thousands of pumpkins in one place
Halloween Events in California
Amusement parks, scary attractions and amazing costume parties throughout the state
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
The Surf City hosts the biggest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi
Christmas Lights and Events in Palm Springs
Winter holidays in the desert can be fun!
Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival
Discover a vigorous celebration in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Tarantula Migration
Watch a fascinating natural phenomenon in California's parks and deserts
Monarch Butterfly Migration in Los Angeles
Explore the incredible butterfly wintering grounds, just a short drive from Los Angeles
Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival
What a tribute to the beauty of Japanese culture!
Great White Sharks
As ocean waters warm up, white sharks start their annual migration between Mexico and Southern California
Escondido Falls
A hidden waterfall near Los Angeles is a perfect one-day getaway from the city
Paradise Falls
One of a few waterfalls thriving in the hot and dry climate of the Thousand Oaks area
Hermit Falls
A small waterfall in Santa Anita Canyon near Arcadia
Fall Colors near Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a reputation of a summer destination, but it can have an autumn vibe as well
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show
Witness impressive flight demonstrations and aerobatics on California's Central Coast
Comic Con Revolution Ontario
The two-day family-friendly popular culture convention at Ontario Convention Center
Marilyn Monroe's House
The final residence of the famous actress where she spent her last days
Big Bear Lake Fall Colors
Scenic fall foliage hikes in San Bernardino National Forest
Morro Bay Witches & Warlocks Paddle
Over 500 witches celebrate Halloween paddling in Morro Bay
All Hallows Fantasy Faire
Celtic New Year’s Celebration in a historic Gold Rush area
Koroneburg Renaissance Festival
Entertainment for the whole family with over 20 years of history
Coast Starlight Train Trip
The 35-hour Coast Starlight journey passes through astonishing views of the Cascade Range, Mount Shasta, and the Pacific Ocean shoreline
Pacific Surfliner Train Trip
A comfortable trip along the coast of California, passing vibrant beaches and surf cities.
Krampus in Los Angeles
A celebration of Christmas and everyone's favorite Alpine monster