All Aboard! The Central Coast’s newest holiday tradition for the whole family is back for the second season:
Christmas at the Ranch!
The Santa Margarita Ranch hosts “Christmas at the Ranch” complete with the enchanting Pacific Coast Railroad’s Jingle Bell Express. Visit Santa's Village and sit with Santa! Be spellbound by the magic show with Andy Morris! Step aboard and make memories with the whole family with this one-of-a-kind, all-new Christmas experience...Christmas at the Ranch!
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TRAIN RIDES
These narrow gauge train rides take you from the historic Santa Margarita Ranch through a Christmas showcase to your final destination of Santa’s Village.
MEET SANTA
When you arrive at the Santa’s Village, children will be treated to a cookie while they can explore the decorations, watch a magic show with local radio hero, Andy Morris, and have a visit with Santa Claus.
Every passenger ticket includes a cookie.
PICK YOUR TRAIN
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 disembark at Santa’s Village where the “Big Man” himself and fun activities will be spreading holiday cheer.
Train Option 1:
Old Time Steam Train
One of our steam locomotives will pull a boxcar & flatcar with open sides and open top seating, along with a fully enclosed little red caboose. So be sure to bundle up and enjoy the outdoor ride through the ranch.
Train Option 2:
Historic 1880s Steam Train with Rides inside the original Disneyland Passenger Cars
One of our steam locomotives will pull three of the original train cars that Walt Disney built and ran around the Disneyland Park when it first opened in 1955. Riders will be inside the enclosed cars as they travel around the Ranch. Please dress warmly as weather conditions permit.
Cost (All trains): $40/General Admission (ages 13+), $25/child (ages 3-12), 2 & under are free, but must sit on the lap of an adult.
NEW: 3 tickets available in the Cab of the Steam Locomotive - $100 each
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.
Must be at least 15 years old (12 years old acceptable, if accompanied by an adult) and closed toe shoes and long pants required. Please be sure to read other conditions outlined in our FAQ.
Very limited tickets available for this opportunity, $100/person for cab rides.