Christmas at the
Santa Margarita Ranch
All Aboard the Central Coast’s newest holiday tradition for the whole family, Christmas at the Santa Margarita Ranch!
Vintage Traditions Foundation & AGM Community Partners invite you to come aboard the enchanting Pacific Coast Railroad’s Jingle Bell Express. Visit Santa's village to meet Santa and so much more!
Step aboard and make memories with the whole family with this one-of-a-kind Christmas experience.
Lots of new and exciting changes this year. Learn more below.
Real Steam Trains
Join us on a narrow gauge steam train ride as we take you from the Santa Margarita Ranch to Santa’s Village. Fun and unique displays will dot your journey.
These are real, historic steam trains that offer two unique riding options.
Meet Santa
When you arrive at Santa’s Village, you and your family can go talk to the “big guy” and share all your Christmas wishes. Don’t forget your camera!
We will have craft stations again to create a special message.
Marketplace
Newly added to this year is a new marketplace where you can do some fun holiday shopping for locally created crafts and unique gifts. Vendors will be changing throughout the different days, but each day promises to have something great for everyone.
Food & More
We have expanded the food offerings this year with more food trucks, snack trucks, and even the chance to roast s’mores over our fire-pits! Come hunger and enjoy any one of the great food options with plenty of space for your family to gather inside and out.
Did we mention that we will have a selection of child and adult beverages available for purchase?
More Fun & Games
We have added to this year’s event with many more games, including Bocci Ball, Roping, Giant Board Games, Cornhole, and other fun activities for all ages.
Pony Rides! Central Coast Trailrides will be offering hand lead pony rides for children 3-12 years old (weight restrictions apply).
This year's Christmas at The Ranch just got a-little more WESTERN!
Don’t forget to try our real handcar and experience an old-way to ride the rails.
Magic Show
Be spellbound with wonder as Andy Morris shares his incredible talents. We still can’t figure-out how he does his tricks! This incredible show is free and open to all attendees.
Unforgettable Moments!
Our elves are hard at work to make this year’s event even more memorable and fun for the whole family, or at-least an amazing date night!
We can’t wait to show you what we have been working on and to wish you
“Merry Christmas!”
