Not far from San Francisco, vintage steam trains take visitors on regular journeys through the iconic redwoods. The vintage trains, some dating back to the 1890s, are part of Roaring Camp Railroads, located in Felton, California. You can also ride one of the trains right in Santa Cruz, departing from the iconic boardwalk. While the vintage trains are a wonderful escape year-round, Roaring Camp also hosts exciting holiday journeys that start this weekend.
Holiday Train Journeys
Holiday lights: The vintage train departs from Santa Cruz and is decked out in beautiful holiday lights. The seasonal tradition debuts on November 28 and 29, and you can ride it on December 6-7 and December 13-23.
Holiday Tree Walk: This family-friendly journey through the redwoods is aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus and enjoy winter-themed activities. You can ride the tree walk train starting on November 28-30 and in December 6-7, 13-14, 20-23.
Chanukah Train: Board a Chanukah-themed train through the streets of Santa Cruz, which is complete with Chanukah stories, games, and kosher treats from Chabad by the Sea. The train is scheduled for December 11.
New Year’s Train: Celebrate the new year with this special New Year’s train, running from December 26 through 31. The vintage train will be decorated with lights and come with DJs for the journey.
You can also take a journey on the Redwood Forest Steam train daily, which takes visitors to the summit of Bear Mountain through numerous beautiful redwoods. Roaring Camp’s steam trains date back to 1890 and are the oldest authentic steam trains still in regular service in the United States. The ride lasts 75 minutes and runs throughout the year.
You can learn more about Roaring Camp and book tickets here.