California Christmas
California Christmas Trains
OCEANSIDE/SAN DIEGO: Coaster Holiday Express
December 7-8 & 14-15, 2019, 10 a.m., 12 & 2 p.m.
Oceanside Transit Center
235 S Tremont St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
$20, gonctd.com/holidayexpress/
Tickets are first-come, first-serve and are
expected to sell out quickly!
North County Transit District's COASTER Holiday
Express is back! The family-friendly COASTER
Holiday Express departs from the Oceanside
Transit Center and takes passengers on a
65-minute non-stop round-trip tour down the
coast and back. During the event, passengers
experience a decorated train complete with
Victorian carolers singing Christmas classics, a
visit from Santa Claus and his elves, and a
chance to interact with the beautiful
princesses. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the
Pacific Ocean while your kids write their wish
list for Santa and play reindeer games.
BAY AREA: Caltrain Holiday Train December 7-8, 2019
COSTA MESA: Goat Hill Junction, Orange County Model Engineers Miniature Train Ride & Santa Photos
December 21-22, 2019, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Fairview Park
2501 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA
Free, ocmetrains.org
SANTA CRUZ - FELTON:
Holiday Lights Train November 29-December 23, 2019 roaringcamp.com
Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with vintage excursion cars adorned with thousands of
colorful lights. Ticketed guests climb aboard and roll through the streets of Santa Cruz
singing holiday carols, sipping hot spiced cider and listening to
musical entertainment while Santa visits the little ones, or the young
at heart! Also enjoy the daytime holiday walk and Chanukah train.
WILLITS: Skunk Train Christmas Train
November 29-December 23, 2019 (90 minutes)
several time options starting at 10 a.m.
$52.95 adult, $42.95 age 2-12 years, $10.95 under 2 years or dog
skunktrain.com Sells out!
Magical Christmas Train from Willits
includes a 90-minute ride through a storybook
wonderland with cookies, hot chocolate in a
souvenir mug, and a personal visit with Santa
Claus himself.
November 29 & 30, 2019
December 1, 2019
December 7 & 8, 2019
December 13, 14 & 15, 2019
December 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2019
FORT BRAGG: Magical Christmas Skunk Train December 7-23, 2019. 60 minute ride from Fort Bragg typically sells out. $,skunktrain.com
December 7 & 8, 2019
December 13, 14 & 15, 2019
December 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2019
Fort Bragg tickets include a 60 minute train ride through a storybook wonderland, cookies, hot chocolate in a souvenir mug, and a personal visit with Santa Claus himself.
Wear your Christmas morning pajamas, if you'd like, and join
in carols and reindeer games.
FILLMORE: Fillmore Western Railway's The Polar Express
November 14-December 29, 2019
$50-85, $45-80 age 2-11 years, fwry.com
November 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 & 30, 2019 |
December 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2019
The Polar Express
Come in your pajamas for a ride to the "North Pole" to visit with Santa.
Enjoy storytelling, caroling, and cookies & chocolate milk while on
board. Visit Santa's Village in the park and ride the Carousel or shop
at the Christmas Craft Booths.
Sugar Plum Express Holiday Village & Tree Train November
30-December 22, 2019
$20, $10 age 2-12 years, Free under age 2 on Lap -
Duration
1-2 Hours
Once at Holiday Village location you may return on a later train.
Return times 11 a.m., 12:20, 1:40, 3:10 & 3:50 p.m.
November 30, 2019 | December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2019
Be sure to save your train ticket and show it to car attendant for return boarding.
About
Take a short train ride to our Holiday Village! Once there you can select a pre-cut Christmas Tree, take photos with Santa, purchase unique gifts & goodies, enjoy the Winter Wonderland walk-thru, Carousel rides ($3), hop on the Holiday Jolly Jumper, see Santa's Workshop and crafts. Also view the Koi fish, pigs & birds while exploring.
Purchase of Christmas Tree is optional. Netting (required) prices are separate. Please bring your own rope to tie down tree to vehicle once back in Santa Paula.
LOS ANGELES:
Travel Town Museum
Polar Express Pajama Party December 12, 2019,
5-9 p.m. Members Only Join for $35!
Griffith Park
5200 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles, California 90027
$Become a
member to attend this event, traveltown.org
PERRIS
Orange Empire Railway Museum Santa's North Pole Special
2201 South A Street
Perris, CA
oerm.org
POWAY:
Christmas in the Park
December 14, 2019, 3:30-8:30 p.m.
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland
Road
Poway, CA 92064
858-668-4576
FREE admission,
poway.org
Steam locomotive train rides and model trains at Christmas in the Park.
Includes Christmas tree lighting, Santa, Horse-drawn hay and pony rides, petting zoo, and face painting and live entertainment.
WEST SACRAMENTO: Christmas Train November 23-December
November 23, 24, 29 & 30, 2019 | December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21,
22 & 23, 2019 | Times: 10 a.m. 1, 4 & 7 p.m.
book early, sells out around Thanksgiving
$55, $45 child, $15 infant,
sacramentorivertrain.com
SACRAMENTO: Polar Express Train November 29-December
Tickets: $45 approx. californiarailroad.museum sells out fast!
November 29, 30, 2019 | December 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
18, 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2019
JAMESTOWN: Polar Express Train Ride November 29-December 22,
2019
November 29 & 30, 2019 | December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2019
Times: 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Coach Seating: $50 per person,
railtown1897.org Sells out fast!
First Class: $70 per person
An additional $6 per ticket applied at purchase checkout. Children under
2 years of age are free and must be seated on an adult's lap.
NAPA: Wine Train Santa Train November 19-December 27, 2019, 5
p.m. (and 7:15 p.m. some nights)
1275 McKinstry Street
Napa, CA, 94559
$59.99, winetrain.com
November 23, 24 & 25, 2019 | December 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 26, 2019
Interactive musical journey at the Station
1.25-hour Christmas train ride to The North Pole
Onboard music, games, and entertainment
Hot cocoa and freshly baked cookies onboard
Additional beverages and snack boxes available for purchase
Board the Santa Train to add some sparkle and spirit to your Christmas season. Sip hot cocoa, munch freshly-baked cookies, and join in games and sing-alongs with a jolly cast of characters headlined by Santa himself. Wind your way to The North Pole on a special mission to help Jolly the Bear. Treat the little ones to a truly magical, musical, and memorable family Christmas adventure! Includes 1.5 hour Christmas train ride to The North Pole Music, games, and entertainment Hot cocoa and freshly baked cookies
ORANGE: Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train November
29-December 23, 2019
Sold Out by early November
irvineparkrailroad.com
SUNOL & NILES Train of Lights Sold Out, but they encourage you to check it out and see if any
seats open up.
$30,
ncry.org Sold Out!
November 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30, 2019 | December 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14,
15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2019.
The earlier Niles departure leaves when it's
still light enough to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Niles Canyon but
dark enough on the return trip to enjoy the train's mesmerizing lights.
All events are subject to change. Check with the train company or museum before going -- always check first!