LAist: Where are the Best Fireworks in Los Angeles?

Karsrule

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:10:14 -0800

Canadians suck.

jrb

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:41:50 -0800

The Marina Del Rey display was nice. Kind of short, (about 30 minutes), but the finale was pretty good. A huge white chrysanthemum!!

elmer

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:59:48 -0800

street fireworks in echo park. three hours worth, five feet over your head.

marc22386

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:06:51 -0800

paradise cove in malibu...you can see some paparazzi get their asses kicked too. it's a win-win.

samkim

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:26:41 -0800

^try and sneak in! the food is fantastic...my friend invited me in once...the environment is very safe/friendly too.

Julie Wolfson

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:30:46 -0800

We'll be watching the fireworks from the Wilshire Country Club with our neighbors. We all gather on the streets around the golf course to watch the show.

jrb

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:24:18 -0800

Hanging out with my brother in Marina Del Rey. We should be able to walk over to the park and get a good view of the display. Happy 4th everyone!!

pickleburp

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:05:40 -0800

La Puente

Lindsay William-Ross

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:38:53 -0800

Last year I ended up at the revolving restaurant atop the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown as fireworks shows were revving up all over the city. As we rotated around (we drank enough overpriced cocktails to do two full rotations) we saw show after show after show. It was fun. Of course, I have to say that I almost never celebrate the 4th "properly" (Canadian!) and so I tend to keep my distance from big 4th events. No clue where I'll end up tonight...

Elise Thompson

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:09:54 -0800

Great photo, Zeroth!

starsonesp

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:42 -0800

I was planning on joining the BIG BANG ride around Venice/Marina Del Rey, which is (I believe) separate from the Critical Mass ride, although they both end at MDR. Not to mention the afternoon BBQ and pool party! [info]

samkim

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:20 -0800

anyone know a good spot up in mulholland drive to see the views for hollywood/the beach areas?

Zeroth57

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:08:48 -0800

First of all, Happy Fourth of July to all our American friends and enjoy your holiday weekend. We had our Canada Day (July 1st) and had an opportunity to enjoy the fireworks already.

lagirl65

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:43:02 -0800

My neighbors will be unhappy, but I am going to let you know anyway... Pacific Palisades has the best fireworks. Starts at 9:00 p.m at the local high school on Temescal. Don't mention my name.

ccrider

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:48:35 -0800

The top of Mount Hollywood with a 360 degree view for every firework show in LA country!

LA MapNerd

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:36:58 -0800

Anyone planning to view the Studio City show from outside the studio lot this year should note that the usual best viewing location - the Moorpark bridge over the Tujunga Wash - is a real mess of a construction zone this year, since the bridge is currently being replaced. I really love the Moorpark bridge location for the way the BOOMs reverberate up the concrete box channel of the wash, but given the construction, we'll be somewhere else this year. (And besides, it's our 30th anniversary, so we want to do something a bit more special than just hanging out at the local neighborhood show. Any suggestions for really special 4th would be appreciated.)

Anti

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:06:29 -0800

i was going to say redondo beach, but someone already said it. plus you can kick it at the beach all day. pedro is ok, i've seen them there before, but then you're stuck way out in pedro. you might as well travel to Egypt. i think the closest fireworks to your house, should be the main qualifier. good luck getting home after the fireworks are over if you live far.

Zach Behrens

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:57:30 -0800

I'm split between staying local at CBS Studios in Studio City or biking to Marina del Rey with Critical Mass

Matt Vannucci

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:54:54 -0800

I'll be at the second annual roof-top deck party of the lovely Other Melissa in Santa Monica. From her roof, we'll enjoy 4 or so fireworks extravaganza's!

Elise Thompson

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:52:01 -0800

I'll be in Pedro overlooking the harbour. Definitely Pedro.

seasick1

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:48:56 -0800

Redondo Beach Marina, which you can watch from PV, Hermosa, Manhattan and the like.