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CARMEL: Chanticleer Christmas. Held at Carmel Mission, Carmel, CA. Time: 6 & 8:30 p.m. chanticleer

HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights, December 17-23, 2014. Daily times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. 7, child.

SAN FRANCISCO: Beach Blanket Babylon's Seasonal Extravaganza known for the Big Hats! Through December 31 Time: 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Location: Club Fugazi, 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA. beachblanketbabylon

SANTA MONICA: ICE Skating Rink. Hours vary. Location: 1324 5th St., Santa Monica, CA. iceatsantamonica

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SAN DIEGO: Nutcracker Ballet, December 21-23 Take world class California Ballet in the San Diego Civic Theater with the San Diego Symphony and you'll find a formula for success in serving up a holiday favorite. Time: 2:30 & 7 p.m. Location: San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 5-80. (858) 560-6741 californiaballet

SAN JOSE: The Nutcracker, December 10 - 23 Ballet San Jose known for its world class stage performances and incredible theatrics & lighting, sets the bar for Nutcracker Ballet in the Bay Area. It is one of the best family outings or place to take a date this season! Time: 1:30 p.m. family series. Location: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Boulevard (corner of Park Avenue) in downtown San Jose Matinee Prices: 0 288-2800. balletsj

SANTA CRUZ: Carriage Rides Downtown, December 21 - 23 See the heart of Santa Cruz the old-fashioned way! Downtown Santa Cruz, CA 429-8433. downtownsantacruz

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