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Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood<\/p><\/div>\n
Los Angeles<\/strong><\/h2>\nLA<\/a> has lots of glitz and glamour for the holiday season with a few surprises thrown in, like real snow at Universal Studios Hollywood. Some iconic traditions include the festive Christmas tree in Grand Park, ice-skating in Pershing Square, the Griffith Park Holiday Train Ride, and the Reindeer Romp at the LA Zoo. Be sure to also check out Candy Cane Lane in the Valley, Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, the Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts\u2122 Castle at Universal Studios Hollywood, the holiday singalong at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Christmas parade, shopping merriment at The Grove, and wintery cocktails at the Polo Lounge.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/SD-e1511979062646-1024x640.jpg\")
Photo courtesy of Hotel del Coronado<\/p><\/div>\n
San Diego<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis sunny city<\/a> just north of the Mexican border is big on celebrating the holidays with events ranging from coastal festivities to city lights. A few favorites include Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade, Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar Village, December Nights at Balboa Park and Holiday Festival at Hotel Del Coronado<\/a>. Some other free events you might want to check out are the Surfin\u2019 Santa arrival at Seaport Village, Sea World Snowland, Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas, and North Park Toyland Parade.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Snoopy-e1511978544967-1024x640.jpg\")
Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm<\/p><\/div>\n
Orange County<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe OC knows how to celebrate in style with over-the-top decorations at five-star hotels, theme park character parties, and lots of places to do a photo op meet-and-greet with the biggest celebrity of all \u2026 Santa. Some worthwhile activities include the CHILL Ice Adventure Park at the Queen Mary<\/a> (technically in LA County), Newport Beach Boat Parade, Christmas at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Winterfest at the OC Fairgrounds, Sawdust Art Festival\u2019s Winter Fantasy, Gingerbread Village Extravaganza and Yappy Howl-iday Dog Celebration at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel<\/a>, ice skating under the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum, and Knott\u2019s Merry Farm. If Santa is on your agenda, here are just a few places where you can meet him: Roger\u2019s Gardens, Irvine Park, Pretend City, the Resort at Pelican Hill<\/a>, Fashion Island, Disneyland, Heritage Hill Historical Park, Huntington Beach Pier, and South Coast Plaza.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Come see what’s on sale this week at Travelocity!<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/NBC2-e1511978502427-1024x640.jpg\")
Photo courtesy of Palm Springs Festival of Lights<\/p><\/div>\n
Palm Springs<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe desert offers visitors the chance to see snow in Southern California for the holidays with just a short ride into the mountains aboard the Aerial Tram or the opportunity to just chill and enjoy festive music, food, and cacti wrapped in twinkling lights at the many luxury resorts. Some holiday-themed activities in Palm Springs<\/a> include WildLights Holiday Festival at the Living Desert, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights Parade in downtown, and Santa biplane landing at Palm Springs Air Museum. Resort festivities include things like carolers, roasted chestnuts, meeting Santa and Menorah lighting at resorts like the gorgeous La Quinta Resort & Club<\/a> (no relation to the popular chain).<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Hotel del Coronado<\/p><\/div>\n
San Diego<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis sunny city<\/a> just north of the Mexican border is big on celebrating the holidays with events ranging from coastal festivities to city lights. A few favorites include Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade, Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar Village, December Nights at Balboa Park and Holiday Festival at Hotel Del Coronado<\/a>. Some other free events you might want to check out are the Surfin\u2019 Santa arrival at Seaport Village, Sea World Snowland, Old Town Holiday in the Park & Las Posadas, and North Park Toyland Parade.<\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm<\/p><\/div>\n
Orange County<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe OC knows how to celebrate in style with over-the-top decorations at five-star hotels, theme park character parties, and lots of places to do a photo op meet-and-greet with the biggest celebrity of all \u2026 Santa. Some worthwhile activities include the CHILL Ice Adventure Park at the Queen Mary<\/a> (technically in LA County), Newport Beach Boat Parade, Christmas at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Winterfest at the OC Fairgrounds, Sawdust Art Festival\u2019s Winter Fantasy, Gingerbread Village Extravaganza and Yappy Howl-iday Dog Celebration at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel<\/a>, ice skating under the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum, and Knott\u2019s Merry Farm. If Santa is on your agenda, here are just a few places where you can meet him: Roger\u2019s Gardens, Irvine Park, Pretend City, the Resort at Pelican Hill<\/a>, Fashion Island, Disneyland, Heritage Hill Historical Park, Huntington Beach Pier, and South Coast Plaza.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Come see what’s on sale this week at Travelocity!<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Palm Springs Festival of Lights<\/p><\/div>\n
Palm Springs<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe desert offers visitors the chance to see snow in Southern California for the holidays with just a short ride into the mountains aboard the Aerial Tram or the opportunity to just chill and enjoy festive music, food, and cacti wrapped in twinkling lights at the many luxury resorts. Some holiday-themed activities in Palm Springs<\/a> include WildLights Holiday Festival at the Living Desert, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights Parade in downtown, and Santa biplane landing at Palm Springs Air Museum. Resort festivities include things like carolers, roasted chestnuts, meeting Santa and Menorah lighting at resorts like the gorgeous La Quinta Resort & Club<\/a> (no relation to the popular chain).<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm<\/p><\/div>\n
Orange County<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe OC knows how to celebrate in style with over-the-top decorations at five-star hotels, theme park character parties, and lots of places to do a photo op meet-and-greet with the biggest celebrity of all \u2026 Santa. Some worthwhile activities include the CHILL Ice Adventure Park at the Queen Mary<\/a> (technically in LA County), Newport Beach Boat Parade, Christmas at Mission San Juan Capistrano, Winterfest at the OC Fairgrounds, Sawdust Art Festival\u2019s Winter Fantasy, Gingerbread Village Extravaganza and Yappy Howl-iday Dog Celebration at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel<\/a>, ice skating under the Ferris wheel at Irvine Spectrum, and Knott\u2019s Merry Farm. If Santa is on your agenda, here are just a few places where you can meet him: Roger\u2019s Gardens, Irvine Park, Pretend City, the Resort at Pelican Hill<\/a>, Fashion Island, Disneyland, Heritage Hill Historical Park, Huntington Beach Pier, and South Coast Plaza.<\/p>\nALSO<\/strong>: Come see what’s on sale this week at Travelocity!<\/a><\/p>\nPhoto courtesy of Palm Springs Festival of Lights<\/p><\/div>\n
Palm Springs<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe desert offers visitors the chance to see snow in Southern California for the holidays with just a short ride into the mountains aboard the Aerial Tram or the opportunity to just chill and enjoy festive music, food, and cacti wrapped in twinkling lights at the many luxury resorts. Some holiday-themed activities in Palm Springs<\/a> include WildLights Holiday Festival at the Living Desert, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights Parade in downtown, and Santa biplane landing at Palm Springs Air Museum. Resort festivities include things like carolers, roasted chestnuts, meeting Santa and Menorah lighting at resorts like the gorgeous La Quinta Resort & Club<\/a> (no relation to the popular chain).<\/p>\n
ALSO<\/strong>: Come see what’s on sale this week at Travelocity!<\/a><\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Palm Springs Festival of Lights<\/p><\/div>\n The desert offers visitors the chance to see snow in Southern California for the holidays with just a short ride into the mountains aboard the Aerial Tram or the opportunity to just chill and enjoy festive music, food, and cacti wrapped in twinkling lights at the many luxury resorts. Some holiday-themed activities in Palm Springs<\/a> include WildLights Holiday Festival at the Living Desert, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Tree Lighting, Festival of Lights Parade in downtown, and Santa biplane landing at Palm Springs Air Museum. Resort festivities include things like carolers, roasted chestnuts, meeting Santa and Menorah lighting at resorts like the gorgeous La Quinta Resort & Club<\/a> (no relation to the popular chain).<\/p>\nPalm Springs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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