Rather than Cabernets, the onboard tastings focus on cookies, hot cocoa, and other treats. During the holidays, though, a holiday-festooned train takes kids and their parents on daily rides to Santa’s workshop, to uncover some Teddy bears that Saint Nick apparently misplaced. Proceeds benefit Surfers Healing, an organization that exposes autistic kids to surfing experiences.įor most of the year, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a scenic ride and tasting experience through this famous stretch of wine country. Levelling the playing field nicely, prizes are awarded for both surfing and costumes. The one-day surf contest on Salt Creek Beach-always held on the weekend before Thanksgiving-invites competitors of all ages to dress like Santa, elves, reindeer, or other holiday characters. Surfing Santa Competition Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel November 19 What does Santa do on the Saturday before the holiday season kicks off? He catches a few waves outside The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Orange County. Check out these California-style Santas who bring an extra heaping of jolly to the holiday. Other Santa meet-and-greets connect you with local festivals, parades, and even an army of light-up snowmen in wine country. Across the Golden State, Saint Nick is known to make his dramatic entrance as Surfing Santa-wearing board shorts and shades-or as Skiing Santa, zooming down the side of a mountain on skis or even a snowboard. If you’re spending any time in California with the kids during the holiday season, you need not rely on malls alone for meet-and-greets with Santa Claus.
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