Top 5 West Coast Holiday Destinations

Top West Coast Holiday Destinations Experience the countless joys of the Season from top holiday destinations on the West Coast. Whether you’re planning a sophisticated city Christmas in Seattle, Portland, or San Francisco; a sunny island getaway in Honolulu; or a dream family vacation to DisneyLand in Anaheim, California the Ramada Pacific Hotels www.ramadapacific.com offer the perfect spot to come to during the holidays. Seattle, Washington Holidays The Bellevue Garden d’Lights www.gardendlights.org is a standout holiday lights extravaganza in greater Seattle-Tacoma. The event takes place at the lovely Bellevue Botanical Garden on Main Street in Bellevue, Washington through evenings in December from 5 to 10pm and features more than a half million Christmas lights. Take a drive through a charming holiday world. Seattle’s Candy Cane Lane seattle.about.com/od/photosoftheemeraldcity/ig/Candy-Cane-Lane/ is a famed stretch of more than 20 homes located the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle that are known for going all-out with the decorations during the holidays. Portland, Oregon Holiday Celebrations The Holiday Revue at the Oregon Ballet Theatre - obt.org/season_program2.html - offers an exhilarating highlight of the Christmas season in Portland and an evening of “supper-club pleasure,” according to the review from the Oregonian. An uplifting and joy-filled event, the Oregon Symphony’s Gospel Christmas -tickets.orsymphony.org/single/EventDetail.aspx?p=1558 - is a celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. This favorite Portland, Oregon holiday time performance is held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and features a combination of stirring spirituals and beloved carols. Honolulu, Hawaii The Festival of Lights Boat Parade www.hkmca.comat Town Center in Honolulu, Hawaii is an event that has grown in popularity each year of its 15-year history. Head to the Hawaii Kai Marina waterway to watch the fabulously decorated boats pass by, and relax and enjoy the show. Hop on the AlohaBus www.hkmca.com for holiday fun! The open-air Honolulu bus offers an ideal way to experience the Honolulu Holiday Lights Tour, which includes complimentary ear buds for listening to holiday tunes while you enjoy the ride. The entire bus ride lasts for about two hours from the time you first board and makes stops at prime locations throughout the Honolulu Hale area. Anaheim, California Nowhere in the world are the holidays more magical than at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California - disneyland.disney.go.com/events/holidays/. The Disneyland Resort is transformed at Christmas into a true winter wonderland, where even snow falls! View the Christmas tree at Main Street, U.S.A. and the festive decorations of the Downtown Disney District, plus enjoy fireworks and a multitude of thrilling holiday events designed for creating magical family memories. For sheer charm and warmth of spirit, Knott’s Merry Farm www.knotts.com makes a delightful holiday destination. Enjoy the Christmas Crafts Village, A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade, the giant Christmas tree, Elf Mountain, It’s Christmas, Snoopy! ice show, the Snoopy’s Christmas Light Spectacular, and wonderful holiday shows like A Christmas Carol, and A Gift of the Magic. San Francisco The San Francisco Holiday Tree Lighting - sfrecpark.org/ - at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park has been a grand tradition of more than 80 years in San Francisco, California. After viewing the towering tree, enjoy live entertainment, cookies, kiddie rides, and arts and crafts. No holiday is more associated with the spirit of the holidays than A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carolwww.act-sf.org/1112/christmascarol/index.html by the American Conservatory Theater offers a chance to experience a true holiday classic as performed by one of America’s most respected theaters. The San Francisco holiday production is a special treat that features a top-notch cast and delightful musical numbers.