What to Do in Los Angeles: Visit Astra Lumina at the South Coast Botanic Garden

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Thanks to Astra Lumina, I was lucky enough to experience a moment just like that.

Astra Lumina is a sensory, celestial-themed journey of light and sound that happens every November and December at South Coast Botanic Garden. 

As you walk through the botanical garden, you continue to encounter new ethereal and celestial moments around every corner. There are nine different stunning thematic areas to explore, each illuminated with light and amplified with projection and sound.

I was invited to attend Astra Lumina recently and definitely enjoyed it. I loved the evening walk punctuated with multiple laser and light shows. I have to admit I also thoroughly enjoyed my spiked hot chocolate!

The menu at Astra Lumina. I got the Celestial Hot Cocoa, which was delicious!

Enjoying Astra Lumina with my friend Andrew.

Astra Lumina is happening now through December 15. This experience is $28 for children 4-12 and $39 for people 13+, with optional ticket bundles and drink packages available. Parking is extra (and, as someone with major parking phobias, I'm here to tell you the lot is super easy). Plus, you can save on tickets with code ASTRALUMINAX15 — just click here to purchase tickets.

If you're looking for a unique experience in Los Angeles that brings you closer to nature and the beauty of the night skies, this is absolutely it. You may just find it luminous.

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