Sleepy Hollow Christmas Lights

This is one of my favorite events at Christmas time.
Driving thru the designated area feels like magic. It’s wonderful that their community comes together for this. It gets crowded and there is a lot of traffic coming in and out but it remains a staple of Christmas for me. I have gone 3 years in a row.

Ok, this is a little late but I HAD to post this review especially since a good handful of my neighbors still feel the urge to turn on the Christmas lights they’ve kept up. Anywho, this was a little hard to find for a first-​timer like myself but after reading the posted signs and getting lost with other vehicles, we were finally welcomed by an onslaught of cars and people. No big deal. The houses and surrounding trees are covered with lights. Cute and colorful. Sure it takes forever to maneuver your way through the madness but I feel its super worth it. I’m always down to douse myself in the holiday spirit.
Definitely one of the better hoods I’ve been to. I’ll be back later this year to get into the Christmas mood. This time I’m going to park it and stroll these kiddies around to get a closer peak, meet a few Santa’s, and buy some yummies.
PS– Watch yourself! There’s a pretty heavy police presence.

Since we were in Torrance, we decided to come check this area out. The reviews and photos on Unilocal were great and we would never drive down here just to see this. I used Cindy L.‘s recommended address of 5343 Reese Rd, Torrance, CA 90 505 to get to a nearby area. We actually parked 1 block from there since the further you drive the more people/​cars there is.
As soon as we got off the car, we saw lots of families walking around, taking photos and drinking hot chocolate. It was amazing to see an entire neighborhood — not just a street — decorated with lights and Christmas ornaments. I definitely did not expect to see so many people and cars strolling around. Definitely a good experience.

Why have I never heard of this place until this year… after the holidays! This a very festive neighborhood who goes all out on decorating for the holidays, there’s lights EVERYWHERE — from trees to houses. It’s absolutely stunning.
Even though it was a week after Christmas, most of the lights and decorations were surprisingly still up. There were a few houses, however, that took down their decorations. Since we went after the holidays, the streets weren’t as crowded as others have mentioned so we decided to drive around the block, instead of walk. Plus, it was cold out and I didn’t bring something warm to wear.
I loved that the decorations literally lit up the streets. And that certain houses had different themes, there was one with the peanuts!
Overall, I admired all the hard work this community put into their holiday decorations. I’ll definitely be back next year, and make sure it’s before Christmas so I can have the full experience of the festivities (walking and drinking hot cocoa)!

Seriously? What the hell right? This is seriously as good as it gets in regards to Christmas decorations.
Stop, park your car, and walk around damnit. Seriously, GTFO of your car and just enjoy your time there and relish in the fact that you don’t have to go balls deep in decorating your house like these folks.
They’ll sometimes sell hot chocolate for you outside their houses etc, but seriously just walk and enjoy.

What a wonderful way to have spent Christmas 2015 with my family! If you’re looking for something free, festive, and family friendly to do during the holidays in South Bay/​LA, this is it.
This is a WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD of houses that decorate to the nines, with some houses even selling snacks like hot cocoa, cookies, etc. Every tree on the street is wrapped in white lights. It’s a truly beautiful thing to see.
Take my advice:
— PARK YOUR CAR AND WALK AROUND! There will be a lot of traffic going through the neighborhood and you won’t be moving anything upwards of 1mph. Park in the surrounding streets and take a walk at your own pace through the various lit up streets.
— Go to the bathroom before starting. Whether you’re driving or walking, you’ll be there for a while and there aren’t public bathrooms in the neighborhood.
— Bring hot cocoa and play some holiday music :)
This will definitely become a tradition in our family.

Wow, such a nice surprise seeing the entire community decorated! We visited after Christmas and it was not busy and easy to navigate the streets. If it’s not busy, I suggest driving as most of he decorations are on two long streets and you can easily drive in a loop to see everything.
The community was pretty impressive in the sense that each tree was uniformly decorated with hanging lights. Most of the homes were decorated with festive lights and lawn ornaments… it was quite a site to see. We even saw a few hot chocolate and snack stands through the neighborhoods in case you forgot to bring your own hot beverage.
I do prefer visiting Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo by LAX since their lights are way over the top.
Here are some of the key differences in my book.
Candy Cane Lane:
— better more elaborate lights but only in one cul-​de– sac.
— no driving allowed.
— since you are walking you can see every detail.
— some houses have elaborate themes and the home owners put a lot of detail into their decorations.
Sleepy Hollow:
— bigger community of lights
— you can drive or walk
— some houses are way better than others and a line builds up in front of them.
If you have time, visit both on separate nights and compare for yourself. We love both and will be visiting again.

This place has become a yearly visit for us. We love it.
The neighborhood is all decked out & most definitely in the Christmas spirit.
My best advice is ARRIVE EARLY!!!
I like to arrive no later than 5 pm to secure parking. Although some people like to drive through the neighborhood in their cars, I’d rather walk. I don’t think the experience is the same watching from the car.
Even if you choose to drive around, the line wraps down the hill & around the corner after a certain time, so again ARRIVE EARLY!
Make sure to bring cash in hand & support the local teams. They set up booths & sale everything from Hot Chocolate to hot dogs & Cup o’ noodles.
Dress warm & bring your walking shoes. Enjoy!

Drive or walk? Really depends on you, your family or whom you go with. We decided to park on the street and walk around which was a good idea because for those who drove inside the streets, had a hard time looking at lights because of worrying about crossing pedestrians.
I have always wanted to do this and finally did it this year, thanks to the boyfriend! Walking was a bit cold but there are local kids who sell hot cocas OR you can bring something warm to drink while enjoying the stroll of Christmas lights. There are about two to three blocks of Christmas lights to stroll around to take pictures and some homes did a pretty good job at decorating. It felt like they might have hired someone to do all the hard work. Seems like all the residential homes were okay with the streets blocked and that many people were there to take pictures in their front yard (which felt weird bc no one was present at majority of the homes) it was a lot of fun walking around even if it was in the cold.
Recommend to bring something warm and hot to drink while walking or driving through. You will enjoy it more while keeping warm. Do not forget to play some Christmas music while you are at it.

Can’t seem to find it?!! LOOK FOR CHRISTMAS LGHTS HANGING FROM TREES!!! Rows and rows and rows of them, then you’re there!!!
I still prefer calling it the Candy Cane Lane instead of Sleepy Hollow Christmas Lights! I grew up admiring these beautiful homes nicely decorated for the Christmas season and it’s changed for the better. For one, more people are participating for 2015. I don’t blame them. It take a lot of dedication and hard work AND it looks like so much FUN!
If it’s your first or second time in the neighborhood, use a nav for sure because a lot of the streets are dead-​ends. Seriously, park and walk everything. Just don’t forget where you parked because you’ll be circling the neighborhood a while.
The main streets are so LIT this year. Everything looks beautiful. Go multiple nights with friends and family or that special someone!
Dress appropriately! Blankets, beanies and boots! Sweats and everything! Most people come with hot drinks in their hands or as you walk, some houses sell treats and hot drinks too.
Going here is a great tradition to start, have fun and just take lots and lots of pictures!

It seems like every year gets worse… some houses don’t even participate in putting lights on the trees. But I totally get it. it’s probably a pain in the ass every year. Still there’s no place better for lights in Torrance than here. Some of the houses sell hot cocoa and other goodies. Lots of cars, so you’re better off on foot unless it’s close to 10 pm and there aren’t as many cars.

Gosh, I need to explore my area more often. A boy and I checked out Sleepy Hollow last night. PCH started to back up a mile before Calle Mayor. Therefore, we pulled over in the residential area (right next to the Ralphs plaza). We walked about ½ a mile (after stocking up on some snacks at Ralphs) before reaching the entrance of all the lights.
Streets after streets of decorated lights, some more creative than others. My favorites included seeing a Santa on a surfboard while using a selfie stick, Simpsons theme, and a Chicago Cubs theme.
Don’t worry if you get hungry or thirsty. Many teens were selling hot coco, popcorn, hot dogs, water, and even churros! Bring cash. Lots of the teens go to the local high school and their selling food is a fundraiser.
Lastly, bring your patience because people walk at different paces, some have strollers, while others have dogs. Patience is also needed for driving through this neighborhood as people tend to stop and take photos, randomly pull over, and watching for pedestrians.
All in all, this was a great free fun experience. Last night was chilly, bring a warm jacket and comfy shoes.

First of all, thank you so much to the residents of this community for sharing their Holiday cheer, and for allowing all of us to enjoy their beautiful Christmas lights and decorations!
Amazing! I’m so happy that I finally got to check this place out for the first time after years of wanting to come here, and I’m hoping to come here every year. The Christmas lights and decorations are spectacular, and definitely worth making the drive over.
Tips: I recommend coming on a weekday if you can, since I came on a weekday and it was already pretty crowded, can’t imagine how crowded it is on a weekend. Also, wear comfortable shoes, I wished I had worn more comfortable shoes since you will be walking a lot. I think we walked about 2 miles. Also, bring cash if you’d like to buy hot chocolate and snacks from the residents. And please note, there are no restrooms, so you may want to take it easy on the liquids before heading over. And dress warmly if its a cool night.

OMG! Not just on one street… blocks and blocks of Christmas lighting! The whole neighborhood really dress up their houses~ They are super friendly. Some home owners are selling water, hot chocolate, popcorn, hot dog, cookies, etc.
Lots of WALKING… so wear comfortable shoes. You can totally spends a few hours here.
Go early around 6pm. Less cars driving on the street. Easier to find parking too!
This is absolutely a great family outing!

A spectacular of Christmas spirit, but be weary of the traffic. Main entrance is off PCH, so avoid it you’re thinking about parking and walking through the neighborhood. I believe there is another way in through Vanderhill but it doesn’t have the same awe factor. We decided to walk through the neighborhood which was a nice stroll and a good way to really see the lights and decorations up close. Parking was very easy to find outside of the neighborhood. There are areas where there isn’t a sidewalk or the sidewalk is very narrow so pedestrians may spill onto the streets. However with the immerse amount of traffic and cars barely moving, you don’t really sense any danger from passing cars.
There are residents and student groups throughout the neighborhood that sell hot chocolate, cookies, and the like so bring cash if you think you’d need it. Some homes will also have Santa for you to take a picture with.

Beautiful! First and foremost, PREPARE TO WALK. I don’t think you can really absorb the beauty in this neighborhood — and get through each street — if you drive. Because it is so crowded with cars driving through, you do have to park a little ways away but it’s worth it. There are hot cocoa and churro stands, people dressed as Santa and the grinch, and the lights are stunning.
BUT PLEASE: be careful around these decorations. We saw so many parents and kids going up onto lawns to take pictures with decorations that ended up knocking things over and breaking lights. It’s okay to want a photo, but respect that these are people’s homes and they pay out of pocket for those decorations.

Fun and FREE! Great night to check it out during December with friends, family and s/​o. Keep in mind that it’ll get crowded when it is almost Christmas.
:PARKING:
Driving in and out could be challenging when you try to park closer to the location. I would park further away and walk towards it.
:LIGHTS:
All the houses are covered with lights, best to walk than drive through the neighborhood so you won’t miss out on all the awesome details.
:HOURS:
We showed up around 7pm on Christmas Eve and the crowd wasn’t as bad as i expected. We noticed that a lot of people were traffic coming into the neighborhood around 8−9pm.
:TIP:
— Stay Warm
— There are no restrooms (If you’re pregnant then some houses will make it an exception), go ahead of time
— Bring cash, people sell hot cocoa, sweets, churros and food on their yard (pricey)
— Wear comfy walking shoes

Every year in December, we try to go look at lights. I especially like Sleepy Hollow because they have lights strung up on the tree branches and the streets looks so festive!
This year, I dubbed the «dark» houses as «Bah-​Humbug-​gy! I think there were more houses that didn’t decorate this year than the years before.
My husband is a good sport and drove us through the neighborhoods. It was crowded when we went, but we made it through! Also, I lost track and had my husband go down a street we’d already been down. We went on December 23^rd.
It is recommended to get out and walk, but we don’t do that, we drive. Actually, it might be faster to walk and you certainly get a better view of the decorations! I was trying to avoid people while taking pictures, but it was near impossible. So, if you want good pictures, you should walk. I like to see everything and it would’ve taken me forever trying to walk down all the streets.
I was a bit unsure about how I felt with all the commercialization in the neighborhood. People selling hot cocoa and baked goods. It’s a good way for homeowners to keep and eye on their things and interact with passersby. On the other hand, I think it would keep people moving along if they weren’t trying to buy things.
I did enjoy the decorations and the best were the Nativities, Grinch, the Peanuts Gang, Frozen, the funny reindeer, the Ferris Wheel, a huge Bumble from Rudolph, and the Target one.
I hope more of the people in the neighborhood actually decorate their houses. You are in amazement when you see all these decorated homes, and then boom, one or two are dark. It kind of zaps the mood for a second.
Anyhow, I really appreciate all the hard work they put into decorating and putting up with the masses year after year!

Several blocks of beautiful lights! =)
Its a much a better experience to walk rather than driving to enjoy the atmosphere.
When you walk along these houses, you get to fully enjoy of the lights rather than driving & missing out on all of fun & experience.
If you drive then you miss out on all of the fun & you get to also deal with all of the slow traffic. =(Boo
Several kids had also setup their little booths at some of the houses to sell cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate to visitors. Great way for them to save up $$ & learn the real value of money. =)
So bring your friends & family to enjoy the holiday spirits here & please be respectful of people’s houses & the props on their yards. =)
FYI: Park @ surrounding neighborhoods & just walk over. =)

For years I have heard about Sleepy Hollow /​Candy Cane Lane but never made a trip out since its a bit of a drive out. This year, I finally got my chance and took it! The best advice I could give is to park a block away (streets are empty and its about a 5 minute walk in). Unless you love when pedestrians cut you off, people walking along the sides of the street (because the sidewalks are half the size here) and a very slow drive, it’s better to walk through the neighborhood.
Tons and tons of people on a Saturday evening! It really doesn’t get too cold but then again, there are a bunch of people around. Body heat working at its finest! There are a couple houses that didn’t decorate, but for the most part, the neighborhood did a fantastic job all around! There is one house which has a list of top 10 questions asked about the event. Find it and read it!
Great place to take pictures, walk with the kids while enjoying /​supporting those selling churros, hot chocolate, candy, cookies, etc. Great for a groups, families, significant others, you name it!