And one of the sweetest spots is still asparkle in Orange: Santa's Village, an annual happening at the Irvine Park Railroad.

Also in Irvine Regional Park is the OC Zoo, which from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 14 is inviting visitors to meet Santa Claus, do holiday activities and watch the zoo animals get delicious holiday ...

California may not transform into a winter wonderland during the holiday season, but it's still a great place for winter activities, like ice skating, according to a recent report from Yelp.