CHRISTMAS TREE LANE ENTRANCE — Attraction in Pasadena

Historical plaque inscription: The 135 Deodar Cedar trees were planted in 1885 by the Woodbury Family, the founders of Altadena. First organized by F.C. Nash in 1920, the "Mile of Christmas Trees" has been strung with 10,000 lights each holiday season through the efforts of volunteers and the Christmas Tree Lane Association. It is the oldest large-scale Christmas lighting spectacle in Southern California.

Note: Organizer F.C. Nash was Frederick C. Nash, not Floyd C. Nash as reported incorrectly on...

Beautiful place to see the trees, canopy and many homes lit for several blocks. No tickets required. Drive through in your own vehicle from either Woodbury (bottom/lower end) or Altadena (higher end). Expect weekends and nights especially those closer to Christmas to be busier and more crowded. Traffic is continuously moving along but there are a couple stop signs. Be VERY cautious for pedestrians and parked cars as many people choose to park and walk the lighted streets where there isn’t...

This street is open to the public to walk freely and look at the trees decorated with Christmas lights, it is very pretty and several blocks are illuminated. You will only have to look for parking on the streets because there are many closed streets. I recommend that you go around 5pm, which is when people are arriving and you can...