Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree

It’s a misty, cool morning the day after Thanksgiving, and the Woodward’s from Burlingame are at Santa’s Tree Farm off of Highway 92, hunting for the perfect cut-your-own Christmas tree, "a family tradition we look forward to every Thanksgiving weekend," said Sue Woodward, surveying the forest of organic redwood trees before her.

“We get our tree and decorate it over the Thanksgiving weekend every year so we can enjoy our tree for the entire month of December,” she said.

Indeed, it's that time of year again, when pumpkins are pushed aside and Christmas trees make their appearance in farm fields and lots along Highway 92 and the Coast.

Brian and Rachel King from San Mateo are celebrating their first Christmas together as newlyweds and are excited to pick out their first tree together at 4'Cs off Highway 92.

"We don't have a big place and don't want to spend a lot, so we're looking for a Douglas Fir that's about four feet, maybe a bit taller," said Rachel King.

This shouldn't be hard to do with several tree farms and providers located along the Highway 92 corridor, into Half Moon Bay and beyond, all easily accessible and offering a wide variety of tree species, sizes, and prices, along with extras like trimmings, garland, and natural wreaths. 

Bring cash when tree shopping; not all forms of credit are accepted, if at all, by some tree vendors.

Whether you’re looking for a small tabletop trees (three feet and under), a cut your own, organic, flocked or flame retardant tree, there is an option for you at one of the following tree farms and vendors.

Cozzolino’s, San Mateo Road (on Highway 92), Half Moon Bay. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tree shoppers will want to consider the newcomer in town: Cozzolino's off Highway 92 next door to Spanish Town at 501 San Mateo Rd. This is the first time Tony Cozzolino has tried his hand at selling Christmas trees, transforming his pumpkin patch of four years into a tree lot. What makes this tree vendor so unique is that it’s the only one open at night, featuring tabletop trees to 10-foot trees as well as wreaths and poinsettias.

“It’s hard for people who work all day to go out and find a tree since most places close at 5 p.m. on the Coast” said Cozzolino. “So with the overhead lights we can stay open late and cater to people who want to look for a tree later in the day and evening.”

, (650) 342-3774, 78 Pilarcitos Creek Road (off of Highway 92), Half Moon Bay. Open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Here’s where you can cut your own or choose from pre-cut, in a wide variety, such as traditional Firs, Turkish, Grand or White Firs, Monterey Pine, and even Redwood. 

Trees range in height from two-14 feet and run from $20-$70. Pesticide-free trees are available.  Fire retardant treatments can be applied upon request. This tree farm offers tree delivery and post-holiday pick-up for recycling. 

The kids can enjoy a train ride, visit the puppet theater, listen to story time with Mrs. Claus, and meet roaming costumed holiday characters.  Inside Sleigh Bells Gift Shop, you'll find an assortment of holiday surprises, like wreaths, garland, a candy shop, and a full craft boutique.

4 C's, (650) 726-9614, 12731 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, weekends until 6 p.m. 

Cut-your-own here or select from pre-cut varieties. Trees in the 5 to 9-foot range are available for $40-$90. Fire retardant treatment is offered for trees purchased for commercial buildings and snow flocking can be added to the tree, allowing 24 hours for it to dry.

, (650) 726-2342, 12320 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay.  Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays (for tree sales) and weekends (for tree sales and activities); open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the weekend of December 20-23 for activities.

All pre-cut trees are Noble Firs, while cut-your-own offers Monterey Pine, Monterey Cypress, Incense Cedar, and Douglas Fir. Trees come in all shapes and sizes, with prices varying from $29.99 for any cut-your-own to a 7-foot pre-cut at $50.

, (650) 726-6440, 12391 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Small selection of cut trees with a Gift Barn, which is decked out in holiday décor for shoppers looking for wreaths, ornaments, trim, poinsettias, and centerpieces.

, (650) 726-6414, 12331 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. 

Pre-cut Douglas, Noble, and Grand Firs range from 2 to 13 feet, and in price from $35 to $350 for the largest. 

Delivery, recycling, and treatments like snow flocking and flame retardant are also available.  Repetto's also sells holiday plants, wreaths, garland, bows and other decorations.

, (650) 726-5392, 11691 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Offering pre-cut Noble Firs that can be tied to your car by staff, trees range from tabletop sizes to beyond seven feet. Prices vary, from as low as $15 to up, to $80 or more for the biggest trees.

Garland and cyclamen are popular items here. The nursery also offers a wide variety of seasonal plants, including live wreaths, poinsettia, and white hydrangeas. 

, (650) 726-4568, 12460 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay.  Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except holidays.

Here tree shoppers will find holiday arrangements and potted living Christmas trees from $20 for a one-gallon pot on up at this floral and plant shop.

, (650) 726-7500, Main Street location, Half Moon Bay.  Hours vary. Call ahead.

Tom and Pete's Produce sells eight-footers or up to 18 feet of tree for $80 and up, with wreaths, garlands, and services like tying trees to cars.  Smaller trees are also available.

, open round-the-clock in Strawflower Village, sells Douglas ($20-$30) and Noble ($36-$60) Firs with stands. They also carry imitation trees and an array of ornaments, gift-wrap, lights, and other tree trimming supplies. 

, off of Highway 92 and Highway 1, has cut Noble, Grand and Douglas Firs from tabletop sizes of 3 feet to 6 feet.  Prices range from $20-$30, depending on the size and type.  Rite Aid also carries lights, ornaments and other holiday supplies.

, (650) 726-5505, Main Street, Half Moon Bay

This Half Moon Bay establishment sells imitation trees, stands and other holiday hardware goods are available. This is also the place to go to get your lights for the Nights of Light Parade on Main Street Dec. 2.

Rancho Siempre Verde, (650) 326-9103, 2250 Cabrillo Highway (25 miles south of Half Moon Bay). Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. Open November 25-27; December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18 and Monday the 19th.

Boasting "no plastic Santas" and no "parking-lot-style trees," Rancho Siempre Verde offers a place to picnic with an ocean view, enjoy outdoor fun like hay rides and wooden swings, and you can even bring your dog as you browse the 25 acres of Fir and Pine trees with saw in hand. 

All trees, no matter what size or shape, are $60. This includes taxes, tying, and free boughs. Handmade wreaths for $20 are for sale, while marshmallows for roasting and tractor rides are free.

Or, make your own wreath. Metal wreath rings may be purchased for $7 (10 inch) or $9 (14 inch). The Ranch provides a variety of fresh greens, clippers, pinecones, and tips from our resident wreath makers. Specially equipped tables make wreath assembly easy.

Skyline Tree Farm, (408) 395-0337, Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35) one mile south of Page Mill Road. Open weekdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., weekends 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Owned and operated by the same family since its first planting in 1958, Skyline offers Scotch Pines, Sequoia and Douglas Firs for cut-your-own, while a Noble Fir tree lot of pre-cut trees from table toppers to full-sized trees is also on the grounds.

Tree growers here have replanted seedlings to fill in the gaps where trees have been cut. They ask you to not step on the seedlings when you visit.  Skyline Tree Farm claims 100 percent natural growing policies and encourages you to take your time, and even bring a tailgate picnic, as you cut your tree.

Webb Ranch, Inc., (650) 854-3134, 2720 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, open daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Call for prices and sizes.

This tree farm, located in Silicon Valley, is full-service. Featuring a variety of cut trees from Washington and Oregon, Webb Ranch operates Santa's Village during the holidays, where they help you select, wrap, and load your tree.  Delivery is also available, as is stand application, fire retardant, snow flocking, and shaking. Choose from Silver Tip, Douglas, Grand and Noble Firs.  Fresh mistletoe, garland, and wreaths are also sold.

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