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Best Places To Spot Santa Claus In Orange County

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Santa Claus is coming to town and he's come all the way from the North Pole to bring fun for both kids and parents. Leading up to the big night, Orange County offers many places to spot the big guy himself. Below, we've put together the best places to take the kids to see Santa.

Disneyland (Courtesy of Shelby Barone)
(credit: Shelby Barone)

Disneyland
1313 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92803
(714) 781-4636
disneyland.disney.go.com

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be flying down from the North Pole and making a stop at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Children can whisper into Santa's ear at the Jingle Jangle Jamboree located at Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland. Holiday cheer will be flowing with Mrs. Claus's tasty treats, Reindeer Games and holiday tunes.

Fashion Island (Courtesy of Shelby Barone)
(credit: Shelby Barone)

Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 721-2000
www.shopfashionisland.com

Every night at 5pm from November 17th through January 5th, enjoy the lighting of Fashion Island's towering tree in Disney style. The Fashion Island Santa is one of the authentic Santas in Orange County surrounded by a custom-designed house that is the perfect backdrop for holiday photos. This year Fashion Island is helping parents avoid those melt-downs in line with the Santa's Sleigh Pass! Parents can call 1-855-SANTA or Text "OCSANTA" to (714) 333-1234 to reserve a spot in line. The pass makes visiting Santa at Fashion Island convenient and easy.

Rogers Gardens (Courtesy of Shelby Barone)
(credit: Shelby Barone)

Rogers Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 640-5800
www.rogersgardens.com

Rogers Gardens transforms into a magical winter wonderland for The Magic of Christmas holiday boutique. Ornaments from around the world are displayed on the 25 themed Christmas trees around the nursery. Photos with Santa Claus are available in the Disney Gazebo every weekend starting on December 7th through December 22 from 12pm to 6pm.

Irvine Park Railroad (Courtesy of Shelby Barone)
(credit: Shelby Barone)

Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Rd.
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-3968
www.IrvineParkRailroad.com

The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train are running at the park starting at 10am. Your family will board a train to the North Pole where Santa's Elves will be serving hot cocoa and cookies upon your arrival. After your family is done spending time with Santa, the train will return back through a magical tunnel of lights. Christmas Train activities include cookie decorating, carnival games, a Santa moon bounce, story time with Mrs. Claus and more.

Shelby is an Orange County Native, and is a freelance writer for multiple magazines and websites around LA and Orange County. She can be found writing daily about the hottest happenings at the OC Mom Blog or on Twitter @GlitterfulFelt.

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