Holiday Lights Train | Nov. 27-30 (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

Boulder Creek Christmas in the Redwoods | Nov. 28 (6:30-9 p.m.)

The main event is at the town’s Christmas Tree located near the bridge on Hwy 9. Carols are sung starting at 6:30 p.m. There is a parade along Hwy 9 with the arrival of Santa, and the lighting of the tree at 7 p.m. Santa is available for photos and town shops display their holiday decorations. Free.

Hwy 9, Boulder Creek
www.bcba.net

Surfin’ Santa at Captiola’s Main Beach | Nov. 29 (noon)

Watch Santa and his Reindeer surf into Capitola main beach at noon. Be sure to bring your camera to capture Santa’s wave-riding arrival. Once Santa has dried off, he will be visiting with the kids!

Capitola Village
831-475-6522, www.capitolachamber.com

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

Teddy Bear Tea | Nov. 30 - Dec. 14 (Sat & Sun) (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

Moss Landing’s Art, Antique Village Events | Nov. 30

Open House in this fishing village. Art and antique shops open their doors and there are craft fairs, sidewalk sales, holiday events, music and much more.

831-633-5843, www.mosslandingchamber.com