Places to Visit Santa Claus in Los Angeles, CA

There may not be snow on the ground, but Santa is in town. Enjoy Christmas music, floats, and marching bands at the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

When: Sunday, November 29^th at 6pm
Where: The parade starts at Orange and Highland. It will then travel east on Hollywood Blvd. to Vine, turn south on Vine to Sunset, and then west on Sunset and back to Orange.
Cost: Grandstand seats are available for $35.00. They run on both sides of the street from the beginning of the parade route to Highland Ave.

Visit www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.com for more information.

Disneyland Christmas Fantasy

You can hand Santa your wish list and pet live reindeer at Disneyland's "Santa's Reindeer Roundup" in Frontierland. Stay and watch dancing nutcrackers and snowmen in the "Christmas Fantasy" parade.

When: November 13, 2009 through January 3, 2010
Where: Disneyland Anaheim, CA

Visit www.disneyland.com for more information.

For discounted tickets visit Kijubi.com or Ebay.com

Reindeer Romp at the LA Zoo

You can have your picture taken with Santa and friends at the LA Zoo. Then stop by the Reindeer romp to view Santa's helpers.

When: Thanksgiving weekend lasting into the New Year. Santa is only there on the weekends.
Cost: Adults, $13. Seniors, $10. Children ages 2-12, $8. Children under 2, free. Parking is also free. Pictures with Santa can be purchased for a nominal fee.

Visit http://www.lazoo.org/ for more information.

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

Plan a day trip and visit Roaring Camp in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train offers rides on vintage trains, musical entertainment, carolers and cider and a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. With a purchase of train ticket you can choose one additional activity of mini golf, laser tag or arcade games.

Where: Roaring Camp Railroad is located 6 miles north of Santa Cruz in Felton. Exit Hwy 17 at Mt. Hermon Rd.
When: December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23
Cost: $22.00 for adults and $17.00 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 ride for free. Parking is $5.00.

Visit http://www.roaringcamp.com/ for more information.

If you feel like staying close to home, check out your local mall. There is always a Santa waiting for you during Christmas season.