Calabasas and Camarillo's putty-hued hillsides flanking the 101 Freeway are stunning in fall, as are Los Angeles's smoky taupe tapestrys that cover its edges - one of Southern California's signature seasons. While the colors may not match those seen in New England, fall offers welcome respite from summer's scorching heat as well as an opportunity to experience this urban paradise in a new light.
From mid-October through November, several parks and gardens near Los Angeles explode with fall colors. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens offers particularly vibrant foliage displays where trees such as sweetgum and lion's ear come alive with golden, crimson, amber and yellow hues; providing visitors with an opportunity for leaf-peeping adventures unlike any other.
Discovering LA's holiday lights and decorations is another popular fall activity. Visit one of LA's outdoor shopping centers like Americana at Brand or Grove during the weekdays for sparkling ornaments and treetop lighting displays; on weekends visit Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark to enjoy seasonal activities such as pick your own pumpkin weekend and an antique tractor festival; alternatively Descanso Garden features giant jack-o'-lanterns as part of its Carved at Descanso event or stroll through its grounds during Carved at Descanso for another great showdown in fall!
Attending concerts in Los Angeles is a wonderful fall pastime if you love music - from Maisie Peters and the All-American Rejects to Trippie Redd and Neon Trees concerts, there is sure to be something suitable for every musical taste here.
