The holiday season is all about making amazing memories with your loved ones and Northern California is chock full of places that allow for just that. One of the most unique places to spend the holidays is Tilden Regional Park. This is where you’ll find the most enchanting historic carousel that turns into a holiday wonderland every year for families to enjoy. If you’re looking to add a little magic to your holidays in NorCal, this is definitely the place to go.

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Have you visited this historic carousel during the holidays in NorCal? Tell us what you think in the comments below! Check out another unique holiday experience when you read about this sleigh ride through an idyllic Christmas tree farm in Northern California.

For those of you looking for unique holiday gifts for your loved ones this year, check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide for ideas.

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Christmas In NorCal

What are the best Christmas towns in Northern California?

For festivities, lights, and holiday magic, the following are the best Christmas towns in Northern California:

  • McCloud, California may be small but it’s big into the holidays. Experience the town’s annual Winter Fest and maybe you’ll see some snow while you’re here.
  • Eureka, California has horse-drawn carriage rides during the holiday season as well as Santa and holiday lights galore.
  • Corning, California has a holiday event called the Corning Hometown Christmas and it’s a great kickoff to the holiday season. The event takes place on the first Saturday in December.
  • Nevada City, California is one place where you can experience an old-fashioned Christmas during its annual Victorian Christmas celebration.

Check out the best Christmas towns in Northern California.

Where can I find the best Christmas lights in Northern California?

The following are the best Christmas lights in Northern California:

  • With Candy Cane Lane and Lollipop Lane in the town of Vacaville, you have your choice of driving or walking through the millions of lights. On these two streets, the neighborhood displays are unlike anything you’ve seen before.
  • Widmer Lane in Pleasanton is a very popular family-friendly event. Best of all, it’s free!
  • The Oakland Zoo is home to an annual Christmas lights event called Glowfari. Families can’t get enough of its dazzling light displays.
  • The Nevada City Victorian Christmas is an old-fashioned Christmas festival full of enchanting lights and merriment.

Check out these other holiday light displays in Northern California.

 

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