If you live on the west coast and want to see the Rockettes this Christmas season, you'll have to travel to Orange County, as that's the only place on the west coast the Rockettes will be performing.  You can see them live from Dec. 13 through Dec. 30 at Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa. 

The troupe will be kicking their way through "Twelve Days of Christmas,"  "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and "Living Nativity."  And, yes, Santa will be there as well (don't know if he'll be doing a high-kick, however). 

While in Orange County to see the Rockettes, why not stay for the Christmas shopping as well?  Orange County is home to South Coast Plaza, one of my personal favorite places to shop.  It's huge, with plenty of parking and all the best stores, and lots of great restaurants where you can sit, eat and fortify yourself for more shopping.  You can stay at the Westin South Coast Plaza, which is a very short distance to South Coast Plaza as well as the concert hall, and enjoy one of their "shopping" specials, which comes with a $100 gift card to South Coast Plaza.  

To make a reservation or, if you have any questions, you can call 1-866-716-8132 and mention rate plan ULTIMAT.