If you’re looking for a place to go and get in the holiday spirit, here are five places in the Bay Area.

EUCALYPTUS AVENUE IN SAN CARLOS

San Carlos’ Eucalyptus Avenue homes put up elaborate holiday decorations. Each house goes all out with hundreds of lights, inflatable decor, and enormous trees and ornaments, along with speakers blasting your favorite Christmas tunes. Be prepared for crowds though. The streets are blocked off on weekend nights, so parking a few blocks away is ideal. It’s a great place to go with family and friends and have fun walking the streets.

SKYLINE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

There are many places that you can go to get a Christmas tree, but at Skyline Ranch Tree Farm, you get to chop it down yourself! It is a fun place to go with family and/or friends, and many families make it a tradition to return every year. Trees are $68 each, no matter the size – the tallest trees are 15 feet high. Covering 63 acres of land, you’re sure to find the perfect tree. Just be sure to wear shoes that can get dirty since its muddy there.

“THE NUTCRACKER” AT THE S.F. BALLET

This classic ballet has been running in San Francisco since 1944. Running from December 11-29 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, the ballet follows a young girl’s dreams that her toy nutcracker has come to life on Christmas Eve. The show is two hours long, with two acts and an intermission. Tickets start at $128 for balcony seating. With its iconic music and holiday-themed story, the performance is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.

UNION SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN S.F.

Downtown S.F.’s Union Square is a great place to go for holiday shopping with over 200 stores at the Westfield S.F. City Center and in the surrounding neighborhood.  It also has multiple holiday displays and an ice rink open from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. until January 20. Overall, Union Square’s variety of holiday activities make it the perfect place to enjoy the season. 

THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE AT THE S.F. FAIRMONT

The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is home to a life-sized gingerbread house this winter. This two-story creation is in the lobby next to a 23-foot Christmas tree. Through December, visitors can walk around inside the edible structure comprised of over 6,000 homemade gingerbread bricks along with tons of icing and candy. You can also stay for holiday tea with friends. This sweet display is definitely worth stopping by if you are in the city!