LA's Angelino Heights had 2,500 trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
A major social event for the 14-and-under set is trick-or-treating in Los Angeles.Parents willing to brave L.A.'s terrifying Halloween traffic will sometimes travel for miles to reach those mythical neighborhoods where you can score full-size candy bars and every home is adorned with professional props.
Is the legends real?You can find out now.You can take your kids trick-or-treating in the most festive places.Email us at tips@laist.com if you have suggestions for neighborhoods.
Thousands of L.A. residents are dealing with terror this year due to the fire.Please be aware of the needs of people who have been displaced during Halloween.Don't live in neighborhoods that are in the mandatory evacuate zone.If you go to a neighborhood in the warning zone, be careful.Air quality can be dangerous due to fire and weather conditions.The neighborhoods that are most likely to be affected by smoke have been put under a microscope.You can check the air quality across the region on this map, and you can get information on the current evacuates here.
There are a lot of Victorian homes next to the lake.Angelino Heights is an ideal location for a night of trick-or-treating.This area was chosen as the setting for "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.The manor featured in the video is 3,532 square feet.Many residents decorate their homes, inside and out, so when you come to the door, pillowcase in hand, you can peak at a haunted tableau, complete with costumed characters.The crowds are dangerous.It's no secret that Angelino Heights is on Halloween.
The town at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains has a spooky cinematic history.Santa Mira is a fictional town in the movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers.The festive decorations, tree-lined streets, jack-o'-lanterns and small-town-possibly-hiding-a-dark-secret vibe makes for a scary and successful holiday.
On Halloween, the neighborhood surrounding Eagle Rock's Hill Dr. is packed with costumed children and the cute Craftsman homes are dutifully decorated.You may have to fight past hordes of trick-or-treaters to get your candy, but it's a spooky slice of hometown fun in the big city.
There are great decorations and not a lot of traffic in this small neighborhood.If you want to get a head start on Halloween goodies, the shops at the Countrymart offer treats a few days before the big day.
Is the beach-bound?The shops and restaurants are between 6th and 17th streets.The Halloween Hop happens early, from 3 to 6 p.m., so it's perfect for young children.The expansive, elaborately decorated yards of Gillette's regents square are located on the west and 21st pl.There is a great trick-or-treating area on the east.It is located north of Montana Ave.There is an area around 16th St.It is fun because of the decorations.
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Pasadena is full of great trick-or-treating options.The shops in Old Pasadena give out candy and host events.On streets like Monterey Rd., it's a family-friendly affair.Lots of young families are flocking to the area for treats.The neighborhood is bordered by California Blvd.There is a delicious treat for all ages: homemade hot dogs grilled outdoors.
Silver Lake is a hub of creativity.The Silver Lake Halloween Block Party is at the center of the festivities.It's great for trick-or-treating but also means you'll face a lot of people.You can take things down a notch if you want to avoid major crowds.It's a good place to start.You'll get all the spooky decorations, festive neighbors and candy.There is a park on Sunset Blvd.To avoid a parking nightmare, walk up."Berkeley Circle" is off Silver Lake Blvd. and is another low-key option.
DTLA with its abundance of bars, high rises and modern lofts isn't the most kid-friendly locale for trick-or-treating, but the Annual Halloween Party for Downtown L.A. is.October 31 is a fun day for kids at Grand Hope Park.It runs from 5 to 8 pm and includes bounce houses, puppet shows, face paint, hot dogs, and trick-or-treat-doors.
Halloween is offered in Venice Beach's canal neighborhood.You can collect candy from your neighbors when you stroll the bridges.The parking is difficult and the narrow walkways get crowded, but if you can deal with that, the twinkling lights are magical.
Do you remember those wagons?They were turned into a parade.The kids handed out candy.The other had a sound system that was manned by a DJ.We had a great time.#skeltoncrew #happyhalloween
The ranch houses in the flats of Toluca Lake are ideal for candy-hunting.The former home of Bob Hope is a great place to take in the Halloween displays.There is a cul-de-sac at Valley Spring.is a prime trick-or-treating spot.There is a lively scene at the Toluca Lake Estates with industry folks flexing their prop and set design skills to create amazing haunted houses and yards.There were actors dressed as Disney princesses.You can see crazy decorations, scary movies, and neighbors giving out wine at Forman Ave.
What are the best places to go for full-size candy bars?There is a show called The 90210.This tony enclave with big houses and bigger candy hauls can get crazy if you arrive early.The witch's house is on Carmelita Ave.The Spadena House is a great place to start.The storybook structure with its asymmetrical gables, gnarled trees and wooden bridge looks like the home of the cannibalistic witch in "Hansel and Gretel" and was designed by a Hollywood art director in the 1920s.
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Disney employees in Burbank know how to decorate for Halloween.The neighborhood around the studio has pro decor including fog machines.People help create an optimal trick-or-treating experience by getting into the Halloween spirit.Magnolia Park is perfect for trick-or-treating because of its flat streets, plentiful lights and friendly faces.
Studio City's informal block party is filled with pumpkins, celebrities and Halloween atmosphere.There are lots of actors and recording artists who live in the area who enjoy trick-or-treaters.South of Ventura Blvd. is the Silver Triangle neighborhood.It is also a good bet north of Fryman Canyon.Everyone gets into the spirit.
The official mayoral residence of Los Angeles is located in the posh neighborhood of Windsor Square, which is well known for its trick-or-treating.There are haunted houses and amazing decorations on Rossmore Ave., just off Larchmont Blvd.If you have little ones, stay south of 3rd St.On the 400 block of South Rimpau Blvd., there is an amazing home that turns into a spooky graveyard on Halloween.Arrive early and there will be a lot of parking.
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