Santa’s Kingdom at the Boardwalk | Nov. 29 - Dec. 21

Santa’s Kingdom is adjacent to the Roaring Camp's Holiday Lights Train depot and the perfect place for fun and refreshments prior and post riding the train. Here you can take a photo with Santa, share some Marini's candy, play a quick round of mini-golf, or pick up a last minute gift.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
831- 423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | Dec. 2 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Visit our aquarium, exhibit hall, and touch tanks. Take a tour or explore on your own. Join us as we explore Monterey Bay with our hands-on family programs!

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 4-7 (sunset-9 p.m.)

Ride a beautifully lit holiday train through the streets of Santa Cruz as you sip hot-spiced cider, listen to carolers and meet Santa Claus. One hour. Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk station. Tickets are $15 per person. Reservations suggested

Roaring Camp, Felton
Tickets/Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Holiday in Lights | Dec. 5

Lighting Ceremony at- Downtown City Plaza, 6:00 PM.

Downtown Watsonville www.ci.watsonville.ca.us

Holiday in Lights | Dec. 5-31

Holiday lights shine in downtown Watsonville thoughtout the month.

Downtown Watsonville
www.ci.watsonville.ca.us

Guided Bird Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Dec. 6 (8:30 a.m.)

Elkhorn Slough Visitors Center
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org

Guided Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Dec. 6-7 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Elkhorn Slough Visitors Center
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org

UCSC Arboretum - First Saturday Tour | Dec. 6 (11 a.m.)

Join the Arboretum staff and docents on a walking tour of the grounds with a focus on what plants and animals are at their peak this month. $3 for general public. Free for Arboretum Members. 


1156 High St., Santa Cruz
831-427-2998,

Teddy Bear Tea | Dec. 6-7 (3-5 p.m.)

Storytelling, tea & cocoa, sweet treats, entertainment and other special holiday treats.

Ritz Carlton Resort, Half Moon Bay
650-712-7040, www.ritzcarltonl.com/resorts-half-moon-bay

Lighted Boat Parade | Dec. 6 (5:30 p.m. - rain or shine)

More than 50 boats are decorated for the season. The sail is through the harbor and in the bay between the Santa Cruz and Capitola wharfs.

Santa Cruz Harbor
831-475-6161, www.santacruzharbor.org