SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2012, Time: 8 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. 421-4222. beachblanketbabylon

SANTA CRUZ: New Years "Eve Eve" Party. Annual shindig offering dancers 21 years and older a chance to get a jump on New Year's festivities. Santa Cruz, CA 423-2053. cocoanutgrovesantacruz

SANTA MONICA: ICE Skating Rink Opens in Santa Monica, Nov. 11, 2012 - Jan. 16, 2012. 2. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica

LONG BEACH: CHILL through January 5, 2014. Ice Kingdom with carved ice figures, Ice Tubing down giant ice slides and outdoor ice rink skating, all separate ticket items or sold as a pass. The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach, California Hours: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. 437-2934 queenmary LOS GATOS: Fantasy of Lights, through December 31, 2013, 6-10 p.m. daily Fantasy of Lights is a 1.5 mile drive-through holiday lights and display entertainment extravaganza.

SAN DIEGO: Jungle Bells through Jan. 5 Holiday Celebration and the world famous San Diego Zoo 2013-2014 San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park 2920 Zoo Drive San Diego, CA 231-1515 sandiegozoo

SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza, through December 31, 2013, times vary Club Fugazi 678 Green St. San Francisco, CA 421-4222 beachblanketbabylon

SANTA ANA: The Science of Gingerbread, through January 5, 2014 The sweeter the mix, the more irresistible the science! This holiday season, Taco Bell Discovery Science Center (DSC) presents the 8th Annual Science of Gingerbread exhibit. discoverycube /gingerbread

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Holiday through Dec. 31.

UNIVERSAL CITY: Grinchmas. Included in the price of theme park admission, select days through December 31. See the towering Grinchmas tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and spiraling 60 feet above visitors below. UniversalStudiosHollywood

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