A Holiday Season in Los Angeles: Market Momentum, City Highlights, and What’s Ahead
The holidays in Los Angeles hit differently … sunshine, ocean air, and just enough sparkle to make the city feel festive from Silver Lake to the Westside and all the way to Malibu. As the year winds down, life somehow slows and speeds up: school events, travel plans, hosting, and for many, big decisions about buying or selling a home.
Here’s a quick guide to what’s happening around town and what the Los Angeles real estate market is doing as we head into the holidays.
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✨ Holiday Highlights Across the City
LA carries its own kind of holiday magic … coastal, creative, and community-driven. A few standouts this season:
Westside
Montana Avenue Holiday Walk – Always a neighborhood favorite.
Ice at Santa Monica – A uniquely LA experience.
Venice Canals Holiday Lights – Magical every year.
Brentwood Country Mart Decor – Cozy, classic, and great for gift shopping.
Pacific Palisades
Palisades Village Tree – Pacific Palisades feels especially meaningful this year. The Palisades Village holiday tree is beautifully lit, symbolizing strength and community following last January’s fire. Even while the Village remains closed, the neighborhood’s resilience and sense of connection are unmistakable.
Malibu
Malibu Country Mart & Lumber Yard Displays – Beachy, chic, and photo-worthy.
Point Dume + Zuma Sunset Walks – A true Malibu holiday moment.
Eastside & West Hollywood
Silver Lake + Los Feliz Lights & Pop-Ups – Creative, minimal, and community-focused.
Sunset Junction Holiday Nights – Great energy, great food, great music.
WeHo Holiday Lights – Vibrant and full of personality.
Across Los Angeles, each neighborhood celebrates differently, and that diversity is what makes the city feel alive year-round.
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🏡 The LA Real Estate Market: Holiday Season Snapshot
While many assume real estate slows in December, the holiday period often creates unique opportunities. Across Los Angeles — from Silver Lake to Santa Monica, Venice, West Hollywood, and Malibu — this season frequently brings:
Motivated buyers and sellers
Less competition
A strategic window before January momentum hits
If you’re planning a move in early 2026, prepping now gives you a real advantage. Even a quick call can help you map out timing and strategy.
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🎁 A Quick Thank You
Thank you for the trust, support, and referrals all year long. Helping clients navigate Los Angeles real estate from the Eastside to the Westside and Malibu is truly the highlight of my work.
Here’s to a beautiful holiday season and a new year full of possibilities, opportunity, and homes you love.
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Alex
