Tree farms / California / Crest Ranch Tree Farm
Crest Ranch Tree Farm
Choose and cut Christmas tree farm in Santa Cruz, California
- 2026 season
- November 21 to December 6, 2026
- Open days
- Sat Nov 21 to Sun Nov 29; open Thanksgiving 10am-3pm; limited fields open Dec 5 and 6; while supplies last
- Hours
- 8:30am-4:30pm (Thanksgiving 10am-3pm)
- Trees
- Choose and cut: Monterey pine, Douglas fir, Sequoia, White fir, Greek fir, Arizona cypress
- Price
- Monterey pine $75 any size; Douglas fir, Sequoia, pines, cedar, cypress $75 to 5 ft plus $5 per extra half foot; White and Greek fir $85 to 5 ft plus $7 per half foot; tax included; cash or check only (the farm's page does not say which year)
- Extras
- Hot cocoa or cider, Food or snacks, Wreaths and greenery
- Pets
- Leashed pets allowed (per the farm)
- Address
- 12200 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Payment
- Cash or check only; no credit cards, ATM on site
What stands out
- California's oldest choose-and-cut farm, established 1948
- Replanting fields lost in the CZU fire; some varieties limited
- Open on Thanksgiving
- Cider, hot cocoa and snacks for sale; dogs on leash welcome
Source
Everything above comes from crestranch.com, checked October 23, 2026. Also checked: crestranch.com, crestranch.com. Check the farm's site before you go; weather and tree supply can change opening hours.
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- Hagle Tree Farm, Somis: From November 27, 2026 (closing day not published)
- Locatelli Christmas Tree Farm, Julian: 2026 season not posted yet
- McGee Christmas Tree Farm, Placerville: November 27 to 29, 2026
- Sand Haven Pines, Perris: From November 21, 2026 (closing day not published)
- Skyline Ranch Christmas Tree Farm, La Honda: 2026 season not posted yet
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