Greer's OC | The latest in Orange County fashion, dining, and trends.

Holiday Hideaway at Lido House Hotel | December 22 - 30

By Greer Wylder

December 19, 2022

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Lido House Hotel’s Holiday Hideaway, a charming winter market with a coastal Californian twist. Experience festive libations and jubilant confections, check off everyone on your holiday shopping list with premium seasonal gifts, and capture the holiday spirit with a merry photo moment. Lido House Hotel's Holiday Hideaway is open to the public and will run daily from Thursday, December 22 to Friday, December 30 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks at Heritage Hill Historical Park

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2022

Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with Holiday Lights.Gather friends and family to wander through twinkling lights, December 16-18 from 5 to 9 p.m. with OC Parks’ Holiday Lights. And, don’t forget your camera for various holiday-themed photo opportunities. Pets are welcome outdoors on leashes no longer than six feet. Heritage Hill Historical Park is at 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. (949) 923-2230

Holiday Magic at The All-New Winter Fest OC

By Greer Wylder

December 09, 2022

Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter festival runs through January 1 with attractions, live entertainment and fun! Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa into a magical winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. New for 2022, and included in all admission tickets, is “North Pole Journey,” an immersive walk-through experience that guides guests to North Pole Village on an important mission to meet Santa Claus and save the holidays.Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites as well…

Hilton Anaheim Rings in the Holiday Season

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2022

This holiday season, guests visiting Hilton Anaheim, Orange County’s largest hotel property can look forward to festive décor, special entertainment, thematic treats, and a special fall and winter menu. The 1,572 room is glistening with colorful lights, Christmas trees, and festive decorations galore while paying homage to the property’s locale.On display in the Grand Lobby is Christmas Tree Lane– trees donated and decorated by local Anaheim community partners that are auctioned off in early December. Proceeds from the decorated trees are donated to the local Orange County nonprofit, Eli Home to help break the cycle of women and child abuse. The annual tradition was inspired…

2022 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2022

As the 114th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade moves its way through the Newport Harbor this December, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Committee, with the leadership of The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, will continue with its parade route starting and ending point at Tip of Lido Isle. The parade will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. each night from December 14 – 18, 2022.On the opening night of the parade on Wednesday, December 14 at approximately 6:15 pm, a special opening fireworks display will take place off the Newport Pier to kick off the parade.…