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Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane in Historic Homes District
Oxnard, Calif.--Christmas Tree Lanes are not all the same, as
you'll discover when visiting Oxnard, California's historic
homes district, part of the National Register of Historic
Places. For information on a variety of attractions in
Oxnard, be sure to check out the official tourism
organization's web site, VisitOxnard.com.
Other events during the holidays include the
Oxnard Christmas
Parade and
Oxnard Holiday Boat Tours.
While
Altadena in Southern California boasts one of the oldest
sets of Deodar trees that light up the night at the annual
Christmas Tree Lane event, Oxnard's Christmas Tree Lane is
recognized for its beauty and grace as one of the oldest,
most pristine residential neighborhoods lit by the glow of
Christmas lights that shine from every wooden beam, and
tree.
Oxnard is
one of those storybook locales that's a must-see for your
holiday entertainment pleasure. The photographs above show
the Historic District lit for the holidays, paving the way
for travelers to wander on foot, or by car, and marvel at
the beauty of the homes and light displays. Each year in
December the residents who own these houses decorate them
for the public to enjoy. So popular is this absolutely free
attraction that it has become one of the favorite California
holiday events for families and friends to visit Oxnard to
enjoy.
Beginning
the first to second week of December, the houses light up
with color. Each night from around 6 to 10 p.m., visitors
can walk on the sidewalks or drive their cars through the
neighborhoods that comprise this historic region, and snap
photos or simply revel in the starry scenes. Red, twinkling
lights line walkways in the shape of draped wreaths, as
life-size reindeer glow white on verdant lawns that you'll
find in a region that rarely sees snow. Towering palms
draped with lights loom tall over the yards and homes of
this coastal California setting.
If you
plan on visiting Oxnard and seeing this beautiful
attraction, it never hurts to do your homework by visiting
Oxnard Convention and Visitors Bureau online to get updates:
visitoxnard.com. For other events, Oxnard offers
numerous special
events throughout the year.
Where to
stay: Our favorite place is always the same,
Embassy Suites, Mandalay Beach. \
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