HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS . . .

Santa Claus has already come to town, or at least to the malls. In what has become a holiday tradition, Juniors all over the county can prop themselves on Santa’s lap and tell him of their wishes for a Nintendo or Cabbage Patch Christmas. A photographer will be on hand at each mall to record the event. The price of the photos, as well as when and where the jolly old Big Guy will be at the various malls are listed below:

Mall: Anaheim Plaza 500 N. Euclid St. Anaheim (714) 635-3431 Where In The Mall: Lower level near Earthcraft When He Will Be There: 10-10 today, Mon.-Dec. 16, and Dec. 19-23; 10-8 Sat. and Dec. 17 and 10-6 Sun., Dec. 18 and Dec. 24. Price of Photos: $5 for one; $10 for a package of three Mall: Brea Mall 2027 Brea Mall Brea (714) 990-2732 Where In The Mall: Lower level near Nordstroms When He Will Be There: 10-10 today; 9-10 Sat., Mon.-Dec. 17 and Dec. 19-23; 10-8 Sun. and Dec. 18 and 8-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: $6 for one Mall: Buena Park Mall 8308 On the Mall Buena Park (714) 828-7722 Where In The Mall: Lower level of Center Court When He Will Be There: 11-9 today-Sunday and Dec. 18; 11-9:30 Monday-Dec. 17 and Dec. 19-23; 11-6 Dec. 24 Price of Photos: $6 for one; packages also available Mall: Crystal Court 3333 S. Bear St. Costa Mesa (714) 241-1700 Where In The Mall: Lower level of Center Court When He Will Be There: 11-7 Mondays-Fridays; 10-6 Saturdays and 11-6 Sundays through Dec. 24 Price of Photos: $6 for one; $4 for each extra photo Mall: Fashion Island 62 Fashion Island Newport Beach (714) 644-2020 Where In The Mall: Lower level near Bullock’s Wilshire When He Will Be There: 10-9 Mondays-Fridays; 10-6 Saturdays and 11-6 Sundays through Dec. 24 Price of Photos: $5.50 for one; packages also available Mall: Huntington Center 7777 Edinger Ave. Huntington Beach (714) 897-2533 Where In The Mall: Lower level of Center Court When He Will Be There: 10-10 today-Saturday and Monday-Dec. 17; 10-7 Sun.; 10-8 Dec. 18; 9-10 Dec. 19- 23 and 10-5 Dec. 24 Price of Photos: $5 for one Mall: Laguna Hills Mall 24155 Laguna Hills Mall Laguna Hills (714) 586-8282 Where In The Mall: Center Court When He Will Be There: 9-10 today-Sat., Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 19-23; 9-9 Sun; 10-10 Mon.-Thurs.; 10-9 Dec. 18 and 9-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: $5.99 for one; $8.79 to $12.49 for a package Mall: MainPlace/Santa Ana 2800 N. Main St. Santa Ana (714) 547-7800 Where In The Mall: Lower level near Robinson’s When He Will Be There: 10-9 today-Sat. and Mon.- Dec. 17; 11-6 Sun.; 11-8 Dec. 18; 10-10 Dec. 19-23 and 9-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: $5.50 for one; packages range from $9.95 to $16.95 Mall: Mall of Orange 2298 Orange Mall Orange (714) 998-0440 Where In The Mall: Center Court When He Will Be There: 10-10 today-Sat., Mon.-Thurs. and Dec. 18; 11-7 Sun.; 10- 10:30 Dec. 16-17; 9-11 Dec. 19-23 and 9-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: Packages range from $8.50 to $14.75 Mall: Mission Viejo Mall 27000 Crown Valley Pkwy. Mission Viejo (714) 364-1771 Where In The Mall: Center Court When He Will Be There: 10-10 today-Sat. and Mon.- Thurs.; 10-9 Sun. and Dec. 18; 9-10 Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 19-23 and 9-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: Not available Mall: South Coast Plaza 3333 S. Bristol St. Costa Mesa (714) 241-1700 Where In The Mall: Lower level of Carousel Court When He Will Be There: 10-9 today-Sat.; 11-6 Sun. and Dec. 18; 10-10 Mon.- Dec. 17 and Dec. 19-23 and 10-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: $6.50 for one; $11.50 for a package Mall: The City Shopping Center 1 City Blvd. West Orange (714) 634-8500 Where In The Mall: Center Court When He Will Be There: 10-9 today-Sat. and Mon.- Dec. 17; 11-6 Sun.; 9-8 Dec. 18; 10-10 Dec. 19-23 and 9-6 Dec. 24. Price of Photos: $7.95 for one 5x7 and five wallet-size Mall: Westminster Mall 195 Westminster Mall Westminster (714) 898-2558 Where In The Mall: Center Court When He Will Be There: 9-10 today-Saturday and Monday-Thursday; 9-9 Sunday; 9-11 Dec. 16-23 and 9-6 Dec. 24 Price of Photos: $5.50 for one; packages up to $16.95

Source: Individual malls