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Christmas in Santa Cruz

The holiday season is magical in Santa Cruz! With giant Christmas trees, millions of twinkling lights and more than a few surfing Santas, this beautiful city on Monterey Bay is a charming place to spend the holidays. With equal parts natural attractions and modern amenities, there are so many fun things to do here, like kayak rentals, winery tours, and sailing cruises. One of the most popular holiday activities in Santa Cruz is the New Year’s Holiday Lights Train!

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Ring in the New Year on the Holiday Lights Train

Whether you’re looking to make new holiday traditions or have a family of train enthusiasts, nothing says Christmas like the Holiday Lights Train. This Santa Cruz Roaring Camp Railroad special event features vintage train cars draped in twinkling Christmas lights. Ride through the streets of Santa Cruz as you enjoy the scenery and listen to holiday music from the onboard DJ. Start the New Year off right aboard the Holiday Lights Train.

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