Oh Christmas Tree!

A winter visit to the Christmas tree farms around Half Moon Bay is a cheerful and fun-filled tradition for many families. With lots spread out along Highway 92 and Cabrillo Highway (Rt. 1), visitors can get into the holiday spirit while picking out their own Christmas tree. Below is a selection of local tree farms open to visitors:

• A. Repetto Nursery- starting the day after Thanksgiving, visitors can choose from a plethora of Christmas Trees. This farm also has some of the best deals on fresh flowers, ideal for a holiday centerpiece. 12331San Mateo Road, (650) 726-6414.
• H. Pastorino & Son Company- Open daily through December 24, the barn is transformed and filled with the magic of Christmas along with holiday trim, ornaments, trees, gifts, garland, poinsettias, and fresh wreaths. 12391 San Mateo Road, (650) 726-6440, www.pastorinofarms.com.
• Lemos Family Farm – get in the holiday spirit at Lemos Family Farm where there are enough seasonal decorations to make Scrooge smile. Pick out a Douglas Fir, Incense Cedar or a variety of other pines, while the kids enjoy a holiday hayride, train ride or even a pony ride. Begins the day after Thanksgiving. 12320 San Mateo Road, (650) 726-2342, www.lemosfarm.com.
• Santa’s Tree Farm - head to Santa’s Tree Farm to get into the holiday spirit. On November 23, Santa’s Tree Farm will open for the holidays, inviting customers to pick out their own Christmas tree. To add to the excitement, Santa’s will be there for visits from good girls and boys from November 23 through December 18. Be sure to stop by the Sleigh Bells Gift Shop, open Fridays-Sundays, to pick up festive Christmas decorations. 78 Pilarcitos Creek Road, (650) 342-3772, www.santastreefarm.com.
• Tom & Pete’s Produce – celebrating a milestone of 50 years in business, Tom & Pete’s is a local favorite where customers can choose from a variety of holiday goods such as Christmas trees (large or small), wreaths, decorations and garland. 270 Main Street, (650) 726-7500.

Half Moon Bay Coastside 

The Half Moon Bay Coastside is a charming seaside respite located approximately 35 minutes south of San Francisco. Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this breathtaking region consists of four distinct areas - the North Coast, Half Moon Bay, the South Coast and the Redwood Region. Featuring the best of Northern California all in one place, visitors will enjoy miles of white sandy beaches, redwood forests, a historic downtown filled with local artisan shops, beautiful state parks, fields of wild flowers, and trails along ocean bluffs and mountain ridges as far as the eye can see. A sampling of activities includes horseback riding on the beach, farm fresh dining, shopping, biking, hiking and world-class golfing and surfing.

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