ALTADENA -
Christmas Tree Lane (actually Santa Rosa Avenue, between
Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive) in Altadena is one of the
oldest Christmas lighting spectacles in Southern California. It
became a tradition in 1920 when a local named Nash decided to
brighten up the holiday with some lights on the quickly growing
Deodars that the Woodbury Family, founders of Altadena, planted
in 1885. Nearly 135 Deodar Cedar trees are decorated by the
Christmas Tree Lane Association in what's known as “Mile of
Christmas Trees” (containing 10,000 lights.) The oldest
large-scale outdoor Christmas display in the world is a
designated California Historical Landmark No. 990 and listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
ANAHEIM -
Disneyland Christmas Day Open.
CARLSBAD -
Holiday Block Party at Legoland Carlsbad. The 9th annual
Holiday Block Party includes twinkling lights, jolly music and a
30-foot Lego Christmas tree, plus nightly fireworks at closing
time. There's also a life-sized Santa and reindeer built
entirely from LEGO, and special holiday-themed entertainment.
Location: 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA.
Tickets
CARMICHAEL
- Holiday House
Display - More than just lights, many say this event
rivals the Bellagio water show in Las Vegas. Over 2 million
computer-controlled actions or "states" per song create one of
the best light and music shows you'll find. Visitors are invited
to bring canned good donations. Time: Sunday - Thursday 6pm-9pm;
Friday-Saturday 6pm-10pm. Location: 6425 Meadowhill Court,
Carmichael, CA 95608. Directions: Go North on Fair Oaks Blvd
from Arden Way. Turn Right on Landis Ave, Turn Right on Deodar
Street, Turn Left onto Meadowhill Court. Cost: Free! Through
Dec. 31, 2007. lightupxmas.com
CORONADO -
Skating by The
Sea. Three-hour skating sessions will be offered daily from
2 to 5 pm and 6 to 9 pm. Matinee skating sessions will be held
from 11 am to 1 pm.
3-hour session: $20/adults; $15/ages 10 years and
under; 2-hour matinee
session $15/adult; $10/ages 10 years and
under. Skate rental is
$5 per person. Location: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA.
Call: 800 Hotel Del or (619) 435-6611
OXNARD - Christmas
Tree Lane, “F” and “G” Streets houses in the Henry T. Oxnard
Historical District are brightly decorated for the holidays.
Visitors are welcome to take a leisurely drive or stroll down
Christmas Tree Lane. Hours run from 6 to 10 p.m. Call
1-800-269-6273. Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
- Christmas Day Feast at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort.
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort has planned an exciting Christmas
Day feast and live entertainment in the resort’s Cielo Mare
Ballroom on Christmas Day, December 25, 2007. Award-winning
Executive Chef Jeff Littlefield planned a lavish spread to
include salads, meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, splendid breads
and rolls, desserts, champagne and cocktails (cocktails not
included in fee). Three seatings are available:10:30 a.m.,
12:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. The price for this affair is $75 for
adults and $19.95 for children, plus tax and gratuity. Guests
who wish to enjoy Christmas at Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
are encouraged to make reservations by calling (714) 845-8444.
The resort is located at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway ,
Huntington Beach, CA .
TEMECULA
-Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration.
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa creates a family tradition
at the decorated Vineyard Rose Restaurant. Executive Chef
Alessandro Serni's regular menus and a specially designed
Holiday menu. Reserve by calling (951) 587-9463 Ext. 7205
WineResort.com. Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Location: South Coast
Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula, CA.
