The Bay Area continues its tradition of High Tea during the Christmas season. From the finger sandwiches, to the freshly baked scones and all the trimmings, these teas are special experiences. In addition to the food, there's the grand decorations, music and more.

Teddy Bear Tea

• December 13-14
• Tickets $25 per person
• Seating times 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
• Belvedere Tiburon Library

Teddy Bear Tea à la française

• December 13
• Free
• Un Thé au Petit Jardin
• Red Hill Church, San Anselmo
• BYOB - bring your own bear

Magic Toy Box Tea Party

• December 13-14
• Tickets $22/child, $25/adult, $45/adult & child
• Seating times 12pm & 3pm
• Falkirk Center, San Rafael

Teddy Bear Tea

• November 29-30; December 5-7, 13-14, 19-23
• Tickets $110 per guest
• 10am & 1pm
• Ritz Carlton, San Francisco

Christmas Tea Service

• December 1-23
• Tickets $32.95 adult, $22.95 children 12 and under
• Seating at 11:00am, 1:30pm & 4:00pm
• Secret Garden Tea House, Golden Gate Park

Teddy Bear Tea Party

• December 13
• Seating 9:30am-12pm
• $23/child members, $26/non-members, $12/adult, parking $8/non-members, free/members
• Oakland Zoo

Children's Magical Tea

• December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
• Tickets $60 per person ($56 for each toy donation)
• Seating at 12pm, 12:30pm, & 1pm
• Top of the Mark, San Francisco

Palace Santa Claus Tea

• December 1, 8, 15, 22
• Seating 2-3:30pm
• $75/adult, $60/child (5-12)
• Palace Hotel, San Francisco