Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Southern California (2026)
Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Southern California (2026)
Updated: November 2026
Picking a Christmas tree straight from the field is a tradition kids remember. Southern California has tree farms from San Diego County to Ventura County where families can wander the rows and choose a living tree.
One thing worth knowing: “choose-and-cut” does not always mean you do the cutting. Some farms let you use the saw, and others have staff handle it. We have split the list into those two groups so you can pick the outing that fits your family.
Dates and cutting rules can change, so check each farm’s website or call before you head out.
🚨 Know Before You Go!
The Kidsguide team does their best to get every detail right at the time of posting, but changes, cancellations, and mistakes can happen! Wild weather may shake up more events than usual this year, so double-check details with the organizer before heading out.
Where You Can Cut Down Your Own Tree
These farms let you grab the saw and cut your tree yourself. Staff are happy to help if you need it.
Chamberlain Christmas Tree Farm
Los Angeles County
3436 Padua Ave. Claremont, CA 91711
2026 Opening Dates TBA
Hagle Tree Farm
Ventura County
3442 Somis Rd, Somis, CA 93066
Opens November 27, 2026
Walk through a field of locally grown Monterey pines and cut your pick yourself. Pre-cut Oregon-grown firs are sold too, and Santa stops by on select days.
Greenspot Farms
San Bernardino County
10133 Ward Way, Mentone, CA 92359
Opens November 27, 2026 (unconfirmed)
Choose and cut a farm-grown tree, or grab a pre-cut one. Christmas lights and seasonal hayrides add to the outing.
Sand Haven Pines
Riverside County
19255 Wood Road, Perris, CA 92570
Opens November 21, 2026
Pick a Monterey pine and cut it yourself, or ask staff to lend a hand. Beginning December 1st, the farm will also have free attractions and activities on weekends including free candy canes, free hot coffee, free popcorn, and free bouncy house for the kids.
Gold Crown Farms
Riverside County
44385 Vía Barranca, Temecula, CA 92590
Opens November 27, 2026
Stroll through Monterey pine trees, pick the perfect one, cut it yourself, and enjoy a hay wagon ride.
Rye Farms
Riverside County
30689 Nuevo Rd, Nuevo, CA 92567
Opens November 21, 2026
This farm offers a choose-and-cut field. Plus, look for giant tree up to 14-feet tall!
Wickerd Farm
Riverside County
26852 Scott Rd, Menifee, CA 92584
Opening November 21, 2026
Choose-and-cut Monterey pines, plus pre-cut trees and wreaths.
Highland Valley Christmas Tree Farm
San Diego County
18425 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
Opening November 27, 2026 (unconfirmed)
Cut your own tree with staff supervision. The farm also has a winery on site.
Pine Tree Acres
San Diego County
620 Haverford Road, Ramona, CA 92065
Opening November 27, 2026
Wander the farm to choose your perfect tree. Measuring sticks and handsaws are provided.
Family Christmas Tree Farm
San Diego County
300 Pepper Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021
2026 Opening Date TBA
A longtime San Diego County tree farm with locally grown Monterey pines for choose-and-cut. Pre-cut firs and living trees are available as well. Confirm cutting availability before you go.
Farms Where Staff Cuts the Tree
At these Orange County farms, you choose a tree growing in the ground and employees do the cutting. It is a good fit for families who want the field experience without the saw.
Richfield Pines
Orange County
5392 Richfield Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
2026 Opening Dates TBA
Wander a 10-acre Monterey pine farm and find the perfect tree. Staff handles the cutting.
Peltzer Pines
Orange County
7851 Blackstar Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676
Opens November 21, 2026
Explore acres of Monterey pines and Leyland cypresses. Farm employees cut your chosen tree, and customers cannot use saws. Cash or check only.
Farmakis Farms
Orange County
29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Opens November 27, 2026
Choose a growing Monterey pine or Leyland cypress, and staff will cut, prepare, and load it. Pre-cut firs are also sold.
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