Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo
El Segundo, CA
A whole block of El Segundo homes transforms into a wonderland of candy canes, glowing reindeer, and twinkling lights — a neighborhood holiday tradition that’s been bringing families together since 1949.
A whole block of El Segundo homes transforms into a wonderland of candy canes, glowing reindeer, and twinkling lights — a neighborhood holiday tradition that’s been bringing families together since 1949.
Candy Cane Lane is a beloved El Segundo tradition where neighbors on the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue (at California Street) go all-out with elaborate Christmas displays. Wander the cul-de-sac on foot to soak in the giant candy canes, illuminated Santa sleighs, vintage figures, and synchronized light shows — many homes layer their own custom touches each year.
Visit Santa himself at his sleigh at the end of the lane on select evenings (typically Wednesday through Friday in the early evening). The neighborhood usually opens to the public around the second week of December and runs nightly through Christmas Day.
The Hollywood film Candy Cane Lane with Eddie Murphy was inspired by this very block — and crowds since the film have grown noticeably, so expect more company than in pre-2023 years. Confirm this year’s display dates and Santa-visit nights through local lifestyle coverage (this is a resident-organized cul-de-sac with no central event website).
Yes — visiting the lights is completely free. There’s a donation jar at Santa’s sleigh at the end of the street, but contributions are optional.
The neighborhood typically opens around the second week of December and runs nightly through Christmas Day, from dusk into the evening.
Acacia Avenue itself is closed to cars during display hours. Park along the surrounding El Segundo residential streets and walk in — most visitors stroll the block end to end.
Absolutely. It’s one of the most family-friendly light displays in Los Angeles. Strollers are welcome, the pace is unhurried, and Santa is usually on hand for visits Wednesday through Friday evenings.
Santa is typically at his sleigh at the end of the block on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings — schedules can vary by year, so allow some flexibility.
Candy Cane Lane is the seasonal name for the 1200 block of East Acacia Avenue in El Segundo, where neighbors have decorated their homes together for the holidays since 1949. The cul-de-sac swaps its street sign for one bearing the holiday name each December, and participating houses take on individual themes from one end of the block to the other. It is one of the longest-running neighborhood Christmas-light traditions in the Los Angeles area.
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Southern California’s holiday lights and festive outings are pure magic — but nothing compares to Santa Claus himself stepping through your own front door. House of Kringle brings a real-bearded, professionally trained Santa to homes and gatherings across SoCal for an intimate live visit your family will treasure for years.
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