Christmas in the Redwoods
Visitors experience a holiday drive-through featuring decorated cottages, cabins, and illuminated coastal redwoods. After driving through the light display, families can head down the road to Downtown Occidental to drink hot cocoa and meet Santa and Bigfoot.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
$10 per car.
Hours
Every evening from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Occidental
Food & Drink
Hot cocoa is part of the post-drive-through visit in Downtown Occidental; no other food or drink is specified.
Parking
It says the reservation process avoids traffic or two-hour waits on the highway.
Accessibility
Visitors remain in their vehicles for the entire drive-through experience on property.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve as soon as tickets go on sale November 1, because a reservation is required to drive through the light display.
- Bring a van or smaller vehicle, since buses and limos aren't allowed on the drive-through route through the redwoods.
- Allow time for up to a 30-minute wait in the parking lot at peak times, plus about 15 minutes for the drive itself.
- Head five minutes down the road to Downtown Occidental afterward, since that's where you can meet Santa and Bigfoot and drink hot cocoa.
- Come prepared for any weather, because the drive-through runs rain or shine on every scheduled night.
Special Events & Promotions
- Participating Occidental businesses include discounted overnight stays at the Inn at Occidental.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation?
Yes, reservations are required. Tickets go on sale November 1.
How long does the drive-through take?
The drive itself takes about 15 minutes. At peak times, expect up to 30 minutes of waiting in the parking lot first.
What kind of vehicle can I bring?
Vans and smaller only. Buses and limos aren't allowed.
Can we get out of the car to see Santa?
Not on Alliance Redwoods property. Santa, Bigfoot, hot cocoa and the other activities are five minutes down the road in Downtown Occidental.
Can a business sponsor the event?
Yes. There's a media kit for sponsors and a sponsorship interest form to fill out.
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