Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Riverside County, California)'s choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

Tips:

• If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
• ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they have trees, are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees; and which attractions or winter activities are available.  All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!
• And please tell the farmer you visit in Riverside County, California) that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date!

• To find fruit and vegetable pick-you-own farms, click here.
• Crop availability / harvest schedule for fruit and vegetables, click here
• To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.

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Listings:

Riverside County

• Bennett's Best Christmas Trees & Pumpkins Murrieta - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, trees bagged, trees tied, trees baled,
  39474 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Murrieta, CA 92562. Phone: (951) 698-4221. Email: bbxmas@earthlink.net. Directions: just east of Margarita Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in December. Open: daily 9am to 9pm, from Day after Thanksgiving to December 24. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Specialize in variety - trees and sizes - 2 ft to 20 ft. FRESH trees arrive throughout season. Flocking, fire retarding, delivery, fresh wreaths and garland available.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.
  (UPDATED: December 06, 2009)
• Christmas Conifers - Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), trees tied, trees baled,
  31485 Brown Avenue, Nuevo, CA 92567. Phone: 951-928-1701. Email: christmasconifers@verizon.net. Open:s Day after Thanksgiving 8am to 5pm November Hours Monday thru Friday 10am to 5pm Weekends from 8 am to 5 pm; December Hours Monday thru Friday 10am to 7pm Weekends 8am to 7pm. Directions: Ramona Expressway to Hansen Avenue South 1 ½ mile to Brown avenue left at Brown Avenue ½ mile. Click here for a map and directions. Flocking Available Flame Retardent Available. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: June 08, 2009)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Monterey Pine.
  PreCut varieties: Noble Fir.
  Living, rooted tree varieties: Monterey Pine.
• Enchanted Christmas Trees - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, mistletoe, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
  40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591. Phone: 909-233-5263. Fax: 213-624-5013. Email: enchantedtrees@sbcglobal.net. Open: Christmas tree sales begin Friday the day after Thanksgiving to December 24, 2009 Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday 10 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 8 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 15 freeway South, exit Winchester Road make a left; Right on Ynez Road; take the first left towards Promenade mall; we are located in the parking lot adjacent to Macy's Men's store under the big red and white tent. Click here for a map and directions. official Toys For Tots toy drop-off location. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Featuring premium, extra fresh Douglas Fir & Noble Fir trees from 3 to 14 feet; we deliver; selling fresh wreaths and Mistletoe, tree stands; Trees loaded and tied; ALL trees in water; fresh cut on all trees; free candy canes for the kids; For your convenience we now feature "Santa's loading Lane" 1. Pick out and pay for your tree (well issue a tag) 2. Finish your Christmas shopping 3. Drive through Santa's loading lane and our staff will load and tie your tree without you ever leaving your car!!. (ADDED: November 04, 2009)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Noble Fir.
• The Pumpkin Factory LLC - Pumpkin Patch - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Mistletoe, Christmas-themed park, Santa appearances, trees bagged, trees tied, train rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
  1545 Circle City Drive, Corona, CA 92879. Phone: 805.689.4659. Email us at: reactress@yahoo.com. Directions: Corona is off the 15 south Magnolia exit - 1 exit from the 91frwy (by Coco's) Anaheim is off the 91 Harbor/Lemon exit (in front of Lowe's) Both are freeway frontage property Click here for a map to our farm. Our products are usually available in December. Open: Monday to Thursday 10-9; Friday 10-10; Saturday 9-10; Sunday 9-9 (corona); Monday to Thursday 2-9; Friday 12-10; Saturday 9-10; Sunday 9-9  There are 12 rides, full snack bar, ponies, costumes, face painting, petting zoo, arcade where everyone wins, contests, fieldtrips, etc.. Also another huge location at 1520 N. Lemon Street in Anaheim, CA Orange County USA - Tree lot opens day after Thanksgiving to December 23rd Payment: Cash, Check. We have huge inflatable slides and bounces. An ATV ride,
  Christmas tree varieties: PreCut varieties: Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.
• Sand Haven Pines - Choose N Cut, Reservation Trees and Live Container Trees. Shake tree and net tree at additional charge.
  18800 Cajalco Road, Perris, CA 92570. Phone: 951-789-8450. Open November 18 to Christmas, 8:00 am-5pm weekends and 9am-5pm week days then after Dec. 1st 9am - 8pm week days and 8am - 8pm weekends.   Cash or Checks.
  A visitor writes on December 14, 2008: "I love Sand Haven Farms and have bee buying my Christmas trees their for a few decades since back when they used to be in Ontario, Calif., if anyone remembers that.. If you want a REAL LIVING Christmas tree ..one that can't become a fire hazard...actual living with roots ready to be transplanted in January.. THIS IS WHERE YOU GO!!!!!!(951)789-8450 In fact, they allow the tree (in it's pot) to remain and tap root into the soil while still in the pot, and they are well irrigated standing tall waiting for your approval until you walk through after Nov.22. Attendants will cut the big root flush with the bottom of the pot, carry it to your car and prepare it for its ride to its new adoptive home. To use for Christmas, I just give it a good watering a day before taking into the house, then drape the pot with plastic like a diaper in case, then continue with fabric, then presents!!! It won't turn orange or drop its needles. Avoid "topping" it just for the sake of fitting a star on top. NEVER TOP A TREE. Be creative as to how to fasten one up there if it isn't a perfect fit. All you have to do is LOVE it, know its species, and pick a spot to transplant it first week of January. There are many sources online to help you with proper tree transplanting...there IS a right and wrong way. I recommend NOT choosing the tree space in front of your home because that is making a gift of your tree to your city. They will own it, and in a few years you will notice a violent explosion in yourself when you look out your window to see a City gorilla out there hacking away on it as they go down the street. (Don't ask) One of mine grew to 2 ½ stories pretty quickly and I had planted it on the tree space. Consider a spot on your backyard that will shade your house or a window....a spot away from the foundation and roof edge. The back yard keeps the tree totally under YOUR control and away from front yard gas lines and plumbing. I know. I wish you could keep them indoors too, but be a good parent and do as you must and look forward to NEXT Christmas and plan for THAT tree's spot. If you don't have more room, think of a friend or nearby relative who's willing and able to have a nice well-started tree (this is no spindly thing like Cities or shopping centers plant...this is a sizeable REAL TREE). The experience alone, is a GIFT. .."
• The Wickerd Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, Santa appearances, trees bagged, trees tied, tree shaking provided, free tree trimmings, saws provided, winter hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  26852 Scott Road, Menifee, CA 92584. Phone: 951-672-3020. Fax: 951-672-3020. Email: thewickerdfarm@AOl.com. Directions: From the Corona area, take the 15 or 215 freeway South. If on the 15 exit at Bundy Canyon Road and turn left. Proceed for about 6 miles. Located on the left side of road. From the 215 freeway, exit at Scott Road and turn right. We are located one mile down on right side of road. From Escondido area, take the 15 freeway north to the 215 freeway. Exit at Scott Road, turn left and proceed for one mile. We are located on the right side of Scott. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: "October 10th to 31st from 10 am to 8 pm daily;" "November, Weekend before Thanksgiving, Early Christmas Tree Reservation from 10 am to 5 pm;" "Christmas Tree Farm opens the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve; From 10 am to 9 pm daily, except Christmas Eve when we close at 3 pm;. Pumpkin Patch opens October 10th until October 31st; Early Christmas Tree Reservation is weekend before Thanksgiving; Open for all tree sales day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We are a family owned and operated farm. We have a unique location with a grove of California Coastal Live Oaks. We try to be a fun family oriented place, that retains the history and charm of our area. We do rent out the farm for various activities as well as providing a fun learning environment for children of all ages. We have Seasonal Events and Holiday Activities. Please call for more information. (UPDATED: December 18, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  U-Choose and Cut varieties: Monterey Pine.
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.