Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Los Angeles & San Diego
6 farms in Southern California where you can choose and cut your own Christmas tree, within reach of Los Angeles and San Diego. Cut-your-own farms are rare in the region, so these are worth planning around. Every farm is checked against its own website or another named source.
- cut-your-own farms
- 6
- lowest starting price (2026)
- $50
- most common tree
- Monterey pine
- with hayrides or wagons
- 1
California 1 farm
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Temecula, CA
A reservation-only Monterey pine farm in the De Luz hills just outside Old Town Temecula, where you cut your own tree with help from the staff, plus a separate pre-cut fir lot in Old Town.
- Monterey pine
- Noble fir
- Douglas fir
Orange County, CA 1 farm
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Silverado, CA
A canyon tree farm in Orange County's Silverado area where you pick a Monterey pine or Leyland cypress from the field and cut it with help from the farm crew.
- Monterey pine
- Leyland cypress
Riverside County, CA 1 farm
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Perris, CA
A Monterey pine farm on Wood Road in Perris where you can cut and carry your own tree, or let the staff handle the sawing, shaking and netting, with evening tree shopping under the lights in December.
- Monterey pine
San Bernardino County, CA 1 farm
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Mentone, CA
An Inland Empire farm near Redlands that grows its own Monterey pines, cedars and redwoods for cutting, and turns the holidays into an evening outing with a lighted hayride and visits with Santa.
- Monterey pine
- Cedar
- Redwood
- Noble fir
- Douglas fir
San Diego County, CA 1 farm
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El Cajon, CA
A long-running family farm on Pepper Drive in El Cajon where you can walk the rows and cut a locally grown Monterey pine, with Pacific Northwest firs and potted living trees on the lot as well.
- Monterey pine
- Leyland cypress
- Noble fir
- Fraser fir
- Nordmann fir
- +2 more
Ventura County, CA 1 farm
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Hagle Christmas Tree Farm
from $50Somis, CA
A Ventura County tree farm on Somis Road where you can walk the rows of Monterey pines and cut your own, with Oregon-grown firs on the pre-cut lot for anyone who wants a classic fir.
- Monterey pine
- Noble fir
- Nordmann fir
- Douglas fir
Compare Christmas tree farms near LA and San Diego
| Farm | Town | Price | Trees | Saws | Shake & net | Dogs | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Christmas Tree Farm | El Cajon, CA | – | Monterey pine, Leyland cypress, Noble fir, Fraser fir, Nordmann fir, Douglas fir, Grand fir | – | – | – | – |
| Gold Crown Farms | Temecula, CA | – | Monterey pine, Noble fir, Douglas fir | – | – | – | – |
| Greenspot Farms | Mentone, CA | – | Monterey pine, Cedar, Redwood, Noble fir, Douglas fir | – | – | – | – |
| Hagle Christmas Tree Farm | Somis, CA | $50–$150, by size (2026) | Monterey pine, Noble fir, Nordmann fir, Douglas fir | – | – | Leashed | – |
| Peltzer Pines | Silverado, CA | – | Monterey pine, Leyland cypress | Yes | No | – | Cash or check |
| Sand Haven Pines Christmas Tree Farm | Perris, CA | – | Monterey pine | – | Yes | – | – |
Cutting a Christmas tree in Southern California
Southern California's climate is too warm and dry for most firs, so local farms mostly grow Monterey pine, a fast-growing California native, along with some cypress and cedar. The trees offered most often at the farms we list, counting pre-cut trees, are Monterey pine, Douglas fir and noble fir. Several farms also sell pre-cut firs shipped in from Oregon and Washington.
Where the farms are
The farms on our list are in Ventura County, Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego County. There are no cut-your-own farms in the city of Los Angeles itself.
Tips for a Southern California tree trip
A tree cut in warm weather dries out faster, so put it in water as soon as you get home and keep the stand full. See our guide to keeping a tree fresh.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to cut your own Christmas tree near LA and San Diego?
Among the 1 farm near LA and San Diego that publish prices, cut-your-own trees start at $50 (2026 prices). The cheapest starting price is at Hagle Christmas Tree Farm. Many farms charge by height, so a tall tree costs more, and some charge per foot.
What kinds of Christmas trees do farms near LA and San Diego have?
The most common trees at farms near LA and San Diego are Monterey pine (6 farms), Douglas fir (4 farms), noble fir (4 farms) and Leyland cypress (2 farms). Some farms sell part of their range as pre-cut trees, so check each listing. Read our guide to Christmas tree types to compare scent, needle retention and branch strength.
Do Christmas tree farms near LA and San Diego provide saws?
Yes, at 1 of the 6 farms we list, the farm hands out saws at the field, and 1 shake and net your tree for you. You can bring your own bow saw, but check the farm's rules first, since some do not allow chainsaws or power tools.
Can I bring my dog to a Christmas tree farm near LA and San Diego?
1 farm near LA and San Diego says leashed dogs are welcome: Hagle Christmas Tree Farm. Rules can change on busy weekends, so check before you go.
Do I need a reservation to cut a tree near LA and San Diego?
Most farms are first come, first served, but 1 farm near LA and San Diego requires you to book a time slot: Gold Crown Farms.
When do Christmas tree farms near LA and San Diego open?
3 farms have posted 2026 opening dates so far, starting Saturday, November 21. Most of the others say they open around Thanksgiving weekend. Many close once their cuttable trees run out, so the best selection is in late November and early December.
Before you go
- How to Cut Down Your Own Christmas TreeWhat to bring to a choose-and-cut farm, how to pick a fresh tree, where to make the cut and how to get it home and standing, step by step.
- Christmas Tree Types: Which Real Tree Should You Choose?Fraser, balsam, Douglas, noble and concolor fir, spruces, pines and cypress compared for scent, needle retention, soft needles and ornament strength.
- How to Keep a Real Christmas Tree FreshHow much water a Christmas tree drinks, when to recut the trunk, why additives don't help and how long a fresh-cut tree lasts, from extension research.
- When to Cut Your Christmas TreeWhen cut-your-own Christmas tree farms open, how long a fresh-cut tree lasts indoors and the best weekend to go for selection and freshness.
- What Size Christmas Tree Do I Need?How to measure your ceiling and floor space for a real Christmas tree, how wide a tree really is, and how much trunk to leave for the stand.
- How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost?What a real Christmas tree costs in the US, what cut-your-own farms charge, and how flat, per-foot and by-size pricing work, with farm price data.