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 visit with Santa! Be spellbound by a magic show with Andy Morris! Step aboard and make memories with the whole family with this one-of-a-kind Christmas experience.
We have added to this year’s experience with more activities in Santa’s village including more food, more games, a marketplace and more!
Train Rides & More
Join us for a narrow gauge steam train rides as we take you from the Santa Margarita Ranch through a Christmas showcase to your final destination of Santa’s Village.
See more information below.
Meet Santa
When you arrive at Santa’s Village, your family will be treated to a historic barn with photo opportunities, games, food, a new marketplace, watch a magic show with local radio hero, Andy Morris, and have a visit with Santa Claus.
You have the choice of two unique trains to take you on a journey around the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Each ride will take about 30 minutes as you travel through holiday decor with life-size displays and lights, reminiscent of childhood dreams. Passengers will debark at Santa’s Barn where the “Big Man” himself and fun activities will be spreading holiday cheer.
Train Option 1:
Historic Steam Train with Open-air Train Cars
A real steam engine will pull a series of “open cars” on this open-air railroad experience. This new train on the Ranch will offer open side and open top seats, so bundle-up and enjoy an outdoor ride through the Ranch.
Train Option 2:
Historic Steam Train with Rides Inside the Original Disneyland Coaches
This real steam engine has recently been refreshed and will be towing three of the original train cars that Walt Disney built and ran around the Disneyland Park when it first opened in 1955. Guests will ride inside these original cars as they travel the Ranch. While it is enclosed, please dress warmly as we will be riding with the windows down.
NEW!! Train Cab Rides:
Have you ever wanted to ride in the cab of a steam locomotive? Here’s your chance! Paid cab rides will be offered giving you a behind-the-scenes experience and opportunity to get a close up look at a working steam locomotive. Closed toe shoes and long pants required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Very limited tickets available for this opportunity, $100/person for cab rides.
Cost: $40/adult, $25/child (2 & under free)
*No food or drink will be allowed on the trains.
