Why go to the North Pole when you can have the North Pole come to you. All aboard the holiday train rides complete with their own special holiday cheer. Check out these holiday train rides and book your tickets as soon as possible to ensure your spot.

Holiday Tree Walk, NOVEMBER 24 - 26, DECEMBER 2 - 3, 9 - 10, Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

The Holiday Train, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train, NOVEMBER 24 - 25, DECEMBER 2 - 3, 9 - 10, 16 - 23, Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Magical Christmas Train, November 24-December 23, Sacramento

Polar Express Train Ride, November 25-26, December 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 Jamestown

Santa Train, November 18–December 29, Napa Valley Wine Train

Train of Lights, See website for details, Niles Canyon and Sunol 

Ride the Rails, Ardenwood Historic Farm, Freemont

Chanukah Train, DECEMBER 14, Roaring Camp, Santa Cruz