Christmas Tree Shopping in the San Francisco Bay Area

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it's time to start searching for your Christmas tree. Whether you want to pick and cut your own tree at a Christmas tree farm, choose a pre-cut tree at a Christmas tree lot, or for those of you who are environmentally aware, purchase a live Christmas tree (and plant it later), this is the article for you! Here, you will find a list of locations around the San Francisco Bay area that will meet your Christmas-tree needs this holiday season.

Remember that Christmas Tree Farms and Lots often sell out quickly due to demand, so be sure to call ahead of time to ensure you will not be disappointed.

Clancy's Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Patch

Offers pre-cut Christmas Trees, a well as wreaths and fun activities for kids.

Location: 1620 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

Phone Number: 415-753-2689

Hours- Starting Thanksgiving Day, continuing until Christmas Eve- 9am-11pm

Varieties of trees- Pre-Cut Trees only, Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Monterey Pine, Nobel Fir

Other services- Fun place for Kids- Offers Hay rides, pumpkin patch (October), scarecrows, etc. Schools are invited for field trips (call ahead).

Payment: Cash, Visa/Mastercard

San Francisco Environment Organization

Friends of the Urban Forest & San Francisco Environment are offering living, potted Christmas Trees to SF residents! Only $90.00!

This is your chance to stay green during the Christmas. After the holiday season, trees will be picked up and planted along the SF city streets.

Varieties of Trees: Southern Magnolia, Small Leaf Tristania, Strawberry Tree, New Zealand Christmas Tree

Height: 6-8 feet tall

Order before December 8th and pick up between December 7 and December 12!

415-355-3731 or email: meiling.hui@sfgov.org

http://www.sfenvironment.com/greenchristmas/

Castro Valley Tree Farm

Beautiful Christmas Tree Farm boasts 16 acres of trees. You can choose, cut, and take home your very own tree! Great place to bring your whole family to involve them in the tree choosing process. The farm offers you a saw and you can cut down the tree of your choice. Also available are freshly pre-cut trees for those not handy with a saw. Depending on how busy the farm is, someone may be available to help you cut down your tree.

Location: 7001 Miller Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Phone: (510) 537- 3975

Varieties of Trees: Douglas Fir, Sierra Redwood, Precut Nobel Fir (6-9 feet)

Hours: Opens November 28. 10am-5pm Wednesday- Friday. Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm

Other Services: Picnic Area, Free Candy Canes, free garlands/boughs, freshly cut trees

Price Range: $54.95 for Douglas Fir & Sierra Redwood. $64.95 for Nobel Fir. Flat rate.

Payment Methods: cash and check only

ABC Tree Farms

Offers pre-cut trees across the South Bay in many locations. You can go to these locations to pick your own tree (four varieties, and many sizes) or you can order online and have it delivered to you!

Locations across the South Bay:

2380 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA

3501 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA

1830 Hillsdale Blvd, San Jose

Phone: 503-916-1754

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-3pm, Sunday 9am-9pm

Varieties of Trees: Douglas Fir, Nobel Fir, Grand Fir, Fraser Fir. (2 -12 feet)

Other Services: Sells stands, water bowls, flocking (adding the appearance of snow), fire-retarding, tree removal bags, tree loading, wreaths.

Order online at: abctreefarms.net

Order via phone at: 1800-733-8733

Payment: visa/mastercard