Escape to These Beautiful Christmas Towns in California

Lake Tahoe

Snowy slopes, cozy cabins, and holiday boat parades make Lake Tahoe the perfect winter getaway this Christmas season.

Solvang

Experience a Danish Christmas in Solvang with its festive markets, charming streets, and traditional treats like aebleskivers.

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake offers a snowy retreat with skiing, snowboarding, and a magical Christmas village full of holiday cheer. 

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel’s cobblestone streets and boutique shopping come alive with twinkling lights and holiday parades for a cozy Christmas vibe.

Nevada City

Step into a Victorian Christmas in Nevada City with its festive lights, carriage rides, and charming, historic downtown.

Grass Valley

Grass Valley shines with Victorian holiday decorations, carolers, and performances that take you back in time for a magical Christmas.

Santa Barbara

Enjoy a warm Christmas in Santa Barbara with its palm-lined streets decked in lights and festive events like the holiday parade. 

Mendocino

Mendocino offers a serene Christmas with its Victorian homes adorned in holiday lights, and a scenic coastal atmosphere.

Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez blends wine country charm with Christmas spirit, offering wine tastings, holiday lights, and a cozy town vibe.

Bodie

1. Experience a unique Christmas in Bodie, a ghost town frozen in time with special holiday tours and Old West-style celebrations.