Christmas Tree Lane

While L.A. might lure in visitors with breezy palm trees, the region is no slouch when it comes to conifers. Case in point: This grand, mile-long driveway of cedars in Altadena becomes blanketed in lights each holiday as it transforms into Christmas Tree Lane. Take a majestic cruise down the hill after it lights up for the season. And we do suggest going down: Traffic can get pretty gridlocked during peak holiday season, but it moves a bit better if you start at Altadena Drive and head south on Santa Rosa Avenue toward Woodbury Drive (or just visit later in the evening, before the lights flick off at 10pm).