Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Kern Counties, California's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

Tips:

• If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
• ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they have trees, are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees; and which attractions or winter activities are available.  All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!
• And please tell the farmer you visit in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Kern Counties, California that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date!

• To find fruit and vegetable pick-you-own farms, click here.
• Crop availability / harvest schedule for fruit and vegetables, click here
• To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.

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Listings:

Kern County (Bakersfield area)

• Lawrence's Brite Valley Tree Farm -  picnic area, tall trees are also available, free tree trimmings and reasonable prices
  19669 Banducci, Tehachapi, CA. Phone: 661-822-0214. Directions: From L.A area: Take I 5 to Hwy 14, to Lancaster and follow new signs to Tehaachapi to Hwy 58 to #202 and #202 to Banducci Road. From Bakersfield: Hwy 58 to #202 and #202 to Baranducci Road (East of Hwy 202.) Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting Thanksgiving weekend - Dec 9 (Sat and Sun only), from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: White Fir, Douglas fir, Scotch Pine, Redwood, Knobcone Pine.
• Santa's Forest - Choose and cut Christmas trees, train rides,  wreaths, garlands, Flocking, free candy canes, free coffee, free garlands/boughs, Pre-cut trees of other species available, School tours available by reservation, Apple cider/refreshments, Flame retarding available
  19040 S. Shafter Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. Phone: 661-746-3714. Fax: 661-746-3848. Directions: From Deland, CA: Take 99 Hwy South to Lerdo Hwy - Turn right onto Lerdo Hwy. Go approx 6 miles to Shafter Ave - - Turn Left, go 3 miles to the farm. From Bakersfield: Take 99 Hwy north from Bakersfield to 7th Standard Road, West on Seventh Standard Ave. to Shafter Avenue, Turn Right onto Shafter Ave. Go approximately 1 1/8 mile to tree farm.
  Map and Picture of Santa's Forest. Open: Day after Thanksgiving , Closed Mondays, open Tuesday thru Thursday from Noon to 5:30 pm, and Friday, Sat, and Sun from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Monterey Pine
  Pre-cut varieties: Nobles, Grand Firs, and Douglas Firs

San Luis Obispo County

• Avila Valley Barn - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Mistletoe, Christmas decorations, trees tied, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
  560 Avila Valley Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402. Phone: 805-595-2810. Fax: 805-595-2810. Email us at: customer_support@avilavalleybarn.com. Directions: Coming north or south on Hwy 101 take the Avila Valley Drive exit and go west. Avila Valley Barn is located just past Ontario Rd on the right side. Parking available on property. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: seasonally from May through December, 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for picking updates. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We also grow and sell the following fruit: olallieberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, apricots, peaches, white peaches, nectarines, white nectarines, apriums, pluots, pears, gravenstein apples, gala apples, golden delicious apples, mutsu apples, jonagold apples, braeburn apples, fuji apples, empire apples, granny smith apples, laura red apples. We also grow and sell the following vegetables: tomatoes, sweet onions, summer squash, green beans, and winter squash. Anything we don't grow on our farms, we get from neighboring farms including broccoli, cauliflower, lettuces, potatoes, peppers, garlic, green onions, eggplant, green and red cabbages, carrots, leeks, brussel sprouts, fresh herbs, cilantro, parsley, and basil.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Noble Fir.
• Hidden Springs Tree Farm - No pesticides are used, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas wreaths, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, snacks and refreshment stand
  3202 Monterey Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. Phone: 805-466-2220. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, White Fir (Concolor Fir), Douglas Fir, Incense Cedar, Monterey Pine, Scotch Pine, Sierra Redwood, White Fir (Concolor Fir).
  (ADDED: December 05, 2009)
• Holloway's Christmas Trees - Tall trees are also available, wreaths, flocking, picnic area, hay rides, Santa Clause visits (call ahead for times and dates), free tree trimmings, Precut trees Christmas trees, Christmas gift shop, refreshments, flame retardant spraying available,
  505 South Oakglen Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444. Phone:805-929-6203, Fax: 805-929-5376. Email: holloways3@sbcglobal.net or  holloways@fix.net. Directions: 0.6 miles south of Tefft Street, on South Oak Glen Ave. Open from November 20 to Christmas.  Closed on Thanksgiving day, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.
  U-Choose &  Cut: Monterey Pine
  Living Trees: Aleppo Pine, Italian Stone Pine, Juniper, Leyland Cypress, and  Rosemary.
  PreCut Trees: Noble Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, White Fir, Red Fir (Silvertip).
• MacGregors Christmas Trees - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas decorations, trees tied, tree shaking provided, free tree trimmings,
  Teftt Street Across from Jocko's Steakhouse Restaurant, Nipomo , CA 93444. Phone: 805 202 6089. Directions: 101 N to Teftt Street Exit in Nipomo, CA Take right off of exit drive straight to corner of Teftt and Thompson Avenue (across from Jocko's Steakhouse Restaurant 101 S. to Teftt Street Exit in Nipomo, CA take left off of exit, drive straight to corner of Teftt and Thompson Avenue (across from Jocko's Steakhouse Restaurant. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in December. Open: Monday - Sunday 9 am to 9 pm. Open from 11/30-12/20. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Flame Retarding offered Nordman Fir Tress also available. (Added: 12/10/07, F)
  Comment from a visitor: "Keith the owner and all his staff provided Customer Service Excellence. They ensured we had a tree that would work for us, and made sure we were completely satisfied with the look and feel of the tree. They went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied customers last year and that is why we returned to them this year. They did another great job this year to ensure we return again next year. Consistent, quality and value based service is what you receive at MacGregors Christmas Tree Farm. Right across from the famous Jocko's Steakhouse Restaurant in Nipomo, CA. Come have dinner (make reservations) and then go pick out your xmas tree with customer service as the #1 priority at MacGregors. "
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Scotch Pine, and other varieties (call!).
• Primrose Resource Management Company - We also have tall (15ft and up) trees, wholesale trees and mail order, too.
  18552 Highway 20, Nevada City, CA 95959. Phone: (530) 265-5605.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  Wholesale Trees: Red Fir, Silver Tip.
• The Tiny Trotters - Pony Rides And Farm Animal Petting Zoo - No trees; but they do have winter wagon rides, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  2210 Cimarron Way, Los Osos, CA 93402. Phone: 805-748-9158. Email: thetinytrotters@hotmail.com,. Directions: Our place is off of Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos, CA. 2210 Cimarron Way is on a dirt road bordering Los Osos Valley Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Seven days a week call first see our website for contact information; We offer pony rides, friendly farm animal petting zoo animals We can bring the farm to you for your small or large event or you can bring a child here to enjoy the farm. Payment: Cash, Check. We have pony rides and friendly petting farm animals. We are licensed and insured. We bring pony rides and petting zoo animals to parties and special events. Or we also offer our down on the farm visit for very small groups here at our place. We offer discounts to educational programs and most weekday events. Our animals are clean and friendly and will delight both young and old! (ADDED: September 24, 2008)
• Twin Pines Tree Farm - Tall trees are also available, wreaths, Precut trees Christmas trees, Christmas gift shop
  3465 South El Pomar, Templeton, CA. Phone: 805-434-5618. Fax: 805-434-5618. Directions: From Highway 101 in Atascadero - Take Highway 41 exit; continue on Highway 41 to the east approximately 3 miles. Turn left (north) onto Homestead Road; continue on Homestead Road for 1 mile to stop sign. Turn left (west) onto South El Pomar and continue for 1/4 mile to tree farm entrance on the left. Tree farm is located at the intersection of South El Pomar and Homestead Road; click here for a map. Open: from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to dusk, Monday to Friday 12:00 - dusk.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Monterey Pine, Deodora Cedar, Scotch Pine, Leyland Cypress
  PreCut trees: Fir
  

Santa Barbara County

• Anthony's Christmas Trees and Wreaths - Custom hand made & decorated wreaths; Cedar garlands; tree shaking & netting; personal Christmas Tree shopper; delivery; trees to 25'; water stands; removal/disposal service, Restrooms, Wrapping Service, Shaking Service, we also have tall (15 to 30ft) trees, we do stump removal, we can setup the tree in your home.
  Earl Warren Show Grounds, Calle Real At Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 682-5848 s. Email: act25@verizon.net. Directions: Take Las Positas Road Turn off from Highway 101, go north one block and enter Earl Warren Show Grounds from either Las Positas Road entrance or Calle Real entrance. Ample FREE parking. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 9pm; Sunday 10 am to 8pm, from Thanksgiving week through December 22.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  Pre-Cut Trees: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.
• Burnett Family Christmas Tree Farm - Hay rides, wreaths, flocking, Precut trees Christmas trees, picnic area, tall trees are also available, Santa visits, free tree trimmings, Precut trees Christmas trees, gift shop, flame retardant spraying available
  1475 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA. Phone: 805-686-1490. FAX: (805) 688- 7822. Directions: Located 2 ½ miles west of Hwy 101 on Highway 246 in Buellton, CA. Hwy 101 to Hwy 246 in Buellton. Go west on Hwy 246 for 2 ½ miles to farm. Grand Opening on November 20. Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose & Cut your own: Monterey Pine, Noble Fir, Grand Fir, Douglas Fir and Fraser Fir.

• G. P. Ranch Christmas Trees - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Precut trees Christmas trees,
  Batchelder Road, Los Alamos, CA 93440. Phone: (805) 344-4605. Fax: (805) 344-4605. Email: doris11@yahoo.com. Directions: Near Vandenburg Air Force Base. From Los Alamos at Hwy 101 - 5 Miles West on Hwy 135: From Santa Maria - Broadway (Hwy 135) South - 3 Miles after road goes to two lanes, Follow the signs. Open: Every day 9 am to 5 pm, from November 26th. (UPDATED: December 03, 2008)