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8 LA Spots to Take a Holiday Instagram

By Jessica Estrada | December 2, 2016 | Lifestyle

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From picture-perfect stores to hotels with stunning views, LA has no shortage of Instagram-worthy spots. During the holiday season, however, things get even better with all the festive décor and dazzling light displays. If want to take a quintessential holiday ‘gram this season, head to one of these jolly spots.

Disneyland

A photo posted by Disneyland (@disneyland) on Dec 27, 2015 at 5:12pm PST

Disneyland is downright magical during the holidays. From the towering Christmas tree on Main Street to the sparkling Sleeping Beauty Castle dressed up with faux snow to the It’s A Small World ride adorned with hundreds of twinkling lights, there are so many festive photo ops here.

The Grove

A photo posted by The Grove (@thegrovela) on Nov 5, 2016 at 11:02am PDT

For the holidays, The Grove transforms into a winter wonderland filled with nightly snow, a twinkling tree, and other festive decorations. Even Santa Clause himself is in the house snapping pictures with little ones and their families.

LA Zoo Lights

A photo posted by The Los Angeles Zoo (@thelosangeleszoo) on Nov 24, 2015 at 4:29pm PST

During the holiday season, the LA Zoo provides the perfect backdrop for a festive family photo thanks to a dazzling disco ball forest, shimmering light tunnels, water and light shows, and visits from real live reindeer.

Rodeo Drive

A photo posted by Rodeo Drive Official (@rodeodrive) on Nov 19, 2015 at 3:45pm PST

Rodeo Drive is always decked out for the holidays and this year is no exception. The feathery palm trees are adorned with lights, life-size toy soldiers come out to play, giant presents line the block, and candy cane motifs are sprinkled throughout.

Malibu Country Mart

A photo posted by Malibu Country Mart (@malibucountrymart) on Nov 29, 2016 at 7:38am PST

The Malibu Country Mart twinkles this time of year with decorations galore. Take a picture in front of the Christmas tree, with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, or feeding one of Santa’s reindeer.

The Americana at Brand

A photo posted by The Americana at Brand (@americanabrand) on Dec 21, 2015 at 9:55pm PST

The Grove’s sister property, the Americana, also joins in on the holiday fun with decorations, photos with Santa Claus, a towering tree decorated out with thousands of lights, and more.

The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa

A photo posted by The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (@missioninnhotel) on Sep 26, 2015 at 4:40pm PDT

Making the trek to Riverside is totally worth it when you see the Mission Inn Hotel’s magical holiday decorations. The entire place is aglow with almost 4.5 million lights and features the world’s largest mistletoe, horse-drawn carriage rides, fresh snow, and gingerbread villages.

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

A photo posted by Newport Beach Boat Parade (@christmasboatparade) on Dec 17, 2015 at 12:17pm PST

Newport Beach’s Christmas boat parade is quite the sparkly spectacular. Now in its 108th year, the event features a fleet of boats covered in lights and firework displays.

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