Head out to a Bay Area tree farm to get this year’s Christmas tree. Here’s just a sampling of possibilities.
BRENTWOOD
Smith Family Farms: Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily beginning Nov. 26 at 4350 Sellers Ave. Choose one of the many fresh fir trees from the Pacific Northwest. Low-priced hot beverages and free popcorn are available throughout the week from 3 to 7 p.m. and on weekends. A warm fire pit is also available to keep the chill away. Check out the country store’s assortment of handmade wreaths and unique ornaments. smithfamilyfarm.wixsite.com/smithfamilyfarm
CASTRO VALLEY
Castro Valley Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, beginning Nov. 26 at 7001 Miller Road. Bring the family and enjoy a day in the great outdoors. Choose from a wide variety of tree species and sizes, then cut your own tree. Trees range in price from $73-$105. cvtreefarm.com
DIXON
Silveyville Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday beginning Nov. 26 at 6248 Silveyville Road. In business since 1979, Silveyville has more than 15,000 trees with five different species to choose from, plus fresh-cut trees from Oregon. Sit around a warm fire while you enjoy apple cider, hot coffee and popcorn. Take a sleigh ride, little ones can ride a reindeer, and don’t forget to visit the gift shop for ornaments and Christmas gifts. silveyvilletreefarm.com/christmas-tree-farm
HALF MOON BAY
Cozzolino Christmas Trees: Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends beginning Nov. 19 at 501 San Mateo Road. Choose among fresh pre-cut trees of all varieties and sizes. cozzolinos.org/
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. 20-Dec. 23 at 78 Pilarcitos Creek Road (Highway 92). This choose-and-cut tree farm offers six different kinds of Christmas trees and new this year, replantable trees. Santa will be onsite from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 26 and weekends through Dec. 19. www.santastreefarm.com
Ski Lane Tree Farm: Open from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends beginning Nov. 20 at 2750 Cabrillo Highway. This family-owned farm has a great selection of noble firs, silver tips, douglas fir, wreaths in various sizes, cedar garlands and more. facebook.com/skilanetreefarm
LOS GATOS
Patchen California Christmas Tree Farms: Patchen runs two tree farms, including Old Town Farm, which is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Nov. 20 through Dec. 12 at 2217 Old Santa Cruz Highway. Patchen’s Rancho tree farm will be open from Nov. 26 through Dec. 24 (hours vary) at 17430 Old Summit Road. Fourteen acres of space makes distancing easy. Enjoy weekday wine tastings with Burrell School, a gift shop and Santa photo ops. patchencalifornia.com
MARTINEZ
Alhambra Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21, then 1 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends through the season at 2647 Reliez Valley Road. This family-run Christmas tree farm offers a wide variety of trees, wreaths and garlands. alhambrachristmastreefarm.com
PESCADERO
Rancho Siempre Verde Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends Nov. 20 through Dec. 19 at 2250 Cabrillo Highway (Highway 1). Find your perfect evergreen, make a wreath, take a tractor ride and more. Self-cut trees, any size or kind, $100. Pre-cut trees $120. rsvtrees.com/christmas-tree-farm-pescadero-half-moon-bay
PETALUMA
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends beginning Nov. 26 at 961 Chapman Lane. For 30 years, a visit to this tree farm to choose and cut a Christmas tree has been a holiday tradition for local families. www.littlehillschristmastree.com
SAN MARTIN
Battaglia Ranch Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20-24, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 26-Dec. 19 and 9 a.m.-5 pm. Dec. 19-23 at 13580 Murphy Ave. Cut your own Leyland cypress, Monterey pine or Monterey cypress, or choose among the pre-cut trees, including Nordmann’s, nobles and Douglas fir. You can also order your tree online. battagliaranch.com
SANTA CRUZ
Ward Ranch Christmas Tree Farm: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and Wednesdays from Nov. 26 to Dec. 22 at 4820 Bonny Doon Road. This small, family-run farm offers choose-and-cut trees ($90) and pre-cut trees (prices vary). www.ward-ranch.com/
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