Monterey
Christmas Tree Farms
Monterey, CA
CHTISTMAS TREES
Christmas Tree Farms Around Monterey
Getting Your Family's Christmas Tree Can Become a Cherished Family Memory and the Beginning of a New Family Tradition!
The Monterey Mountains is home to many wonderful Christmas tree farms that are within an hour's drive of Monterey, Los Gatos, San Jose, and Half Moon Bay. Taking your family on an outing to select and cut your very own - fresh - Christmas tree can create many fond memories that can last a lifetime.
Some Christmas tree farms offer extras such as hot cider, hay rides and more. Visit the Christmas tree farm links below to see which one will best meet your specific needs.
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600 Riverside Avenue, Monterey, CA
The Monterey Inn Beach Inn, is conveniently located within walking distance of Downtown Monterey, as well the Beach Boardwalk. This motel offers its guests a warm and friendly environment.
The standard guest rooms are equipped with two queen beds, and include a full range of amenities. Guests are served a complimentary, continental breakfast each morning. Please note that because of the mild temperatures, this Santa Cruz motel has no air-conditioning.
Monterey Christmas Tree Farms
Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm -- Choose and Cut
12500 Empire Grade Road, Monterey, CA 95060 (831) 426-1522
Open: Weekend before Thanksgiving - Seven days a week.
Hours: Daily 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Varieties: Douglas Fir, White Fir, Scotch Pine, Austrian pine, Arizona Cypress, and more.
Additional Features: Picnic area, snack bar on the weekends.
The Johnson Farm -- Choose and Cut and Pre-cut
16385 Two Bar Road, Boulder Creek, CA 95006. Phone: (831) 338-0422
Open: November 25 through December 18. Hours: Daily 9am to 5pm
Varieties: Choose and Cut = Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine. Pre-Cut Trees = Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir and Grand Fir.
Additional Features: Weekend hay rides - $2.00.
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Los Gatos Christmas Tree Farms
Black Road Christmas Tree Farms -- Choose and Cut
20259 Black Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (408) 354-8472
Open: Day after Thanksgiving - December 24th.
Hours: Daily 8am until Dark
Directions: See Web Site for directions.
Varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, White Fir, Scotch Pine, Sierra Redwood, and Scotch Pine.
Additional Features: Picnic area, and Christmas supplies.
Four Winds Christmas Trees -- Choose and Cut
19679 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA (408) 399-9020
Open: Thanksgiving 'til Christmas
Hours: Weekdays: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Weekends: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Directions: Take Hwy 17 south to the Black Road/Bear Creek Road exit at Lexington Reservoir. Left on Black road 1.9 mi to Gist. Left on Gist 1.7 mi to Skyline, left on Skyline ¼ mile to Four Winds ranch on the right.
Varieties: Mostly Douglas Fir but they also have some Grand Fir, Spruce, and White Fir.
Gist Farm -- Choose & Cut
20514 Gist Road, Los Gatos, CA (408) 395-0337
Open: Day after Thanksgiving
Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Weekends: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Directions: Highway 17 South from Los Gatos, take the Bear Creek Road exit, GO STRAIGHT AT FIRST STOP SIGN. Take a left turn up Black Road. Go 2.1 miles up Black road, turn Left onto Gist Road. The Gist Farm is 7/10 of a mile on left.
Varieties: Douglas fir and White fir
Patchen California -- Choose and Cut
22217 Old Monterey Hwy., Los Gatos, CA (408) 353-1615
Open: Thanksgiving 'til Christmas
Hours: Daily, dawn until 9:00 pm (UNDER THE LIGHTS),
Directions: From Highway 17, exit on Summit Road, cross over the overpass, then turn left on Summit Road for 50 feet, then left again on Mt. Charlie Road for 3/4 miles.
Varieties: Douglas Fir, Sierra Redwood, and Monterey Pine.
Summit Tree Farm -- Choose and Cut
19333 Skyline, Los Gatos (408) 354-3595
Open: Day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Weekends from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and on weekdays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Directions: Take Highway 17 north to Summit Road, east, follow signs for 2.5 miles. The Farm is on the right.
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays
Varieties: Douglas Fir, Sierra Redwood, and Monterey Pine.
Half Moon Bay Area Christmas Tree Farms
Creekside Christmas Tree Farm -- Choose and Cut
12000 La Honda Rd., Woodside, CA (650) 747-0560
Open: Nov 30th and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until sold out
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Directions: Located between the Woodside and La Honda, it's three (3) miles west of Skyline Blvd. on LA Honda Rd. (Hwy 84).
Varieties: White Fir
Additional Features: saws and twine are available
Lemos Family Farm -- Pre-cut Trees
12320 San Mateo Rd., Monterey, CA (650) 726-2342
Explorer1.com Review - This family farm specializes in year round activities for children such as pony rides, tractor/train rides, petting zoo, etc. Adults may find the seasonal decorations and crowds a little much, but children seem to love it!
Rancho Siempre Verde Christmas Tree Farm -- Choose and Cut
2250 Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero, CA (650) 326-9103
Open: Nov. 23 thru Dec 22 Hours: Weekends 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Directions: From Monterey, travel 25 miles south on Highway 1 (five miles south of Pigeon Point Lighthouse).
Varieties: Douglas Fir, Monterey Pine, Arizona Cypress, Sequoia, Incense Cedar.
Additional Features: rope swing, picnic area, tractor rides, marshmallows roasting, romp in the hay, and wreath making.
Santa's Tree Farm -- Choose and Cut
78 Pilarcitos Creek Rd., Monterey (650) 726- 2246
Open: Nov. 25 thru Dec. 24
Hours: Weekends 9 am to 5 pm, Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm.
Directions: From 280, travel west on Highway 92 to Pilarcitos Creek Rd. From Highway 1, travel Highway 92 east to Pilarcitos Creek Rd.
Varieties: Monterey Pine, Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Redwood, Grand Fir, White Fir
Additional Features: Village, candy canes, hot apple cider, and visits from Santa on weekends. Train rides are available on weekends.
Skyline Tree Farm -- Choose and Cut
20514 Gist Rd, Los Gatos, CA (408) 395-0337
Open: Day after Thanksgiving
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Weekends 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Directions: The farm is located on Skyline Blvd/Hwy 35, 1 mile south of Page Mill Rd., or 6 miles north of Highway 9.
Varieties: Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine, Monterey Pine and Sequoia
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