SAN MARTIN
Battaglia Ranch Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 18-22, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 24-Dec. 17 and 9 a.m.-5 pm. Dec. 18-21 at 13580 Murphy Ave. Cut your own Leyland cypress, Monterey pine or Monterey cypress, or choose among the pre-cut Nordmann, Noble, Douglas and Fraser firs. On your way out, stop by the festive holiday gift and wreath shop. Choose-and-cut trees are $69.95. Pre-cut trees are individually priced. battagliaranch.com
LOS GATOS
Patchen California Christmas Tree Farms: Patchen runs two tree farms, including Old Town Farm, which is typically open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends Nov. 18 through Dec. 24 at 2217 Old Santa Cruz Highway. Patchen’s Rancho tree farm will operate during the same hours from Nov. 24 through Dec. 24 at 17430 Old Summit Road. These farms offer a wide variety of trees and wreaths, plus gift shops, photo ops and visits from Santa, candy canes, mulled cider and wine tastings. patchencalifornia.com
SANTA CRUZ
Ward Ranch Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and Wednesdays beginning Nov. 24 at 4820 Bonny Doon Road. This small, family-run farm nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers a wide variety of choose-and-cut and pre-cut trees. The farm also offers an open fire, plus complimentary hot chocolate and tea. Choose-and-cut trees are $95. Pre-cut trees are individually priced. ward-ranch.com
HALF MOON BAY
Santa’s Tree Farm and Village: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends Nov. 18 through Dec. 23 at 78 Pilarcitos Creek Road (Highway 92). Founded in 1972, Santa’s Tree Farm is a 487-acre choose-and-cut Christmas tree lot with four tree types growing on site, as well as a Santa’s Village featuring fun holiday activities and events for the whole family. Cut-your-own trees are $86.86. Pre-cut trees are individually priced. santastreefarm.com
Ski Lane Tree Farm: Open from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends beginning Nov. 18 at 2750 Cabrillo Highway. This family-owned farm has a great selection of pre-cut Noble firs, Douglas firs and silver tip trees, plus wreaths in various sizes, cedar garlands and wooden reindeers available for purchase. The farm also has a rotating service of food and drink vendors like Sam’s ChowderMobile and Mister Softee available on site for all your tasty treat needs. facebook.com/skilanetreefarm
4 C’s Tree Farm: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends beginning Nov. 24 at 12341 San Mateo Road. This family-run tree farm has served the Coastside and Peninsula for more than 40 years, offering seasonal shoppers a wide variety of self and pre-cut trees for all their holiday needs. instagram.com/4cschristmastreefarm/
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