Best Christmas Tree Lots in San Diego

As featured as part of our Complete Guide to All the Holidays in San Diego, picking out the perfect Christmas tree at Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees, offers the classic experience with rows of fragrant Evergreen trees plus extras like fresh wreaths and garland, holiday décor like tree stands, skirts, lights and more. And you'll have multiple locations again this year in Balboa Park, La Jolla, and Clairemont, all with exceptional variety.

This second-generation family-owned business offers delivery, setup, and removal as well as online ordering and commercial tree delivery and installation for those that need it. You can also of course pick your own tree onsite like I do with my family.

Each lot will feature beautiful Noble Firs, Nordmann Firs, Grand Firs, Fraser Firs, and Douglas Firs, and possibly my personal favorite, the very unique, skinny Charlie Brown looking Silver Tip Christmas trees.

One local tip - if you've visited the Mr. Jingles Christmas Trees location in 2024 or previous years in Balboa Park, know that it has moved in 2025 to 2001 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

While you can visit any of the three Mr. Jingles locations to get your tree, my favorite location in year's past has been the lot in Balboa Park. While the beautiful selection of styles and sizes of trees is surely the highlight of a visit, I also love that there are tons of other holiday activities right in the park.

You can catch a performance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe Theatre which has become a yearly event for my family, check out Balboa Park December Nights set for Friday, December 5th, 2025 and Saturday, December 6th, 2025, or visit the San Diego Zoo (with a Go City San Diego pass and our discount code GVSD5OFF to save on admission) for their Jungle Bells event all season long!

Our next Christmas tree lot for 2025 is Pinery Christmas Trees! With four locations in the San Diego area, they offer a variety of lots to visit in 2025.

You'll be able to choose from five different species of Fir trees – Douglas, Fraser, Grand, Nordman and Noble - to find the perfect fit for your home. Prices this year will range from $50 to $220 with sizes generally starting at around 2 feet and going up to 8 feet or more depending on the variety you chose.

They also offer online ordering, home delivery, Christmas trees for commercial spaces, and a bunch of knowledge about how to select and then care for your tree during the Christmas season.

Another address change to note for 2025, the Mission Valley lot will now be at 1288 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

Pinery Christmas Trees is a big operation with a helpful friendly staff and good variety of trees and accessories. And as a special bonus, there's a coupon on their site for $5 a purchase of $30 or more.

If you're busy this holiday season or don't have a car to transport your tree of choice, I also appreciate their tree delivery service which can be a huge help for anyone without an SUV or truck.

New to our list of Best Christmas Tree Lots in San Diego for 2025, the Julian Christmas Tree Ranch really blew us away. We love this lot so much that we also decided to include them as part of our Complete Guide to the Holidays for the 2025 season!

So you're probably wondering what makes them so special?

Entering their 78th year of business, Mike Mushnet started the farm way back in 1947. Now in its fourth generation, they're still offering local White Firs from about 1000 feet above Julian. That's right – they have locally grown trees!

In addition to the White Firs, they also offer freshly cut Noble Firs, beautiful hand crafted wreaths, and other holiday goodies. Trees can be found at the lot anywhere from 3 feet to 30 feet tall but they do request you pre-order trees taller than 10 feet. They just do it a little differently offering coffee, cocoa, a knowledgeable team, and a ton of holiday spirit!

When I spoke to Ed Kelly, who married the Christmas tree man's daughter some 40 years ago now, he told me that he and the family were just really excited to once again welcome everyone to the lot this year!

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

In addition to the mountain fresh air, genuine holiday spirit, and beautifully fresh Christmas tree selection, our team at Go Visit San Diego all really noticed and appreciated their dedication to sustainability.

All of their trees are fresh-cut with the White Fir trees what's called 'topped'. That means rather than cutting down the entire tree, they just cut the tops of mature trees, a labor intensive process for sure. But with that approach, the tree is not killed in order to produce a Christmas tree.

It was always the founder Mike's intent to keep the forest regenerating for future generations to come, and that is something we can really appreciate!

As the fall season comes to a close, many of San Diego's pumpkin patches transition into Christmas tree farms. That's the case for Pumpkin And Polar Palooza, which opens their tree farm in Carlsbad to visitors right after Thanksgiving each year.

A mainstay in the Christmas tree lot game and longtime entrant on our Christmas tree list, Pumpkin And Polar Palooza is a locally-owned and family-run business offering much more than just Christmas trees and holiday goodies.

If it's like year's past, families can expect a petting zoo and inflatable slide Funzone, plus community events like movie nights and their "Funtivities."

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

To me, this Christmas tree lot offers 'a holiday experience' for families like no other, making them one of the best family-friendly Christmas tree lots in San Diego.

Plus, the lots not far from LEGOLAND California and the LEGOLAND California Resort either if you want to make it a full family outing!

Whether you're looking for a full-size tree or small potted tree you can set on the table as a decoration, you'll find them at Purdy Tree Farms. Its two locations in Carlsbad and Del Mar offer some of the most beautiful, full and fresh Christmas trees you'll find in Southern California, with all trees grown and shipped in from their family-owned and operated Christmas Tree farm in Oregon.

Offering trees up to 14 feet tall, varieties onsite may include Douglas Fir, Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, Natural Noble, and Natural Nordmann. You can expect a decent selection at either one of their local lots, and since they're fresh cut just one state north of California, I find their trees especially green and vibrant.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

This is another family-owned tree lot that also owns the Christmas Tree farm in Oregon where they source their trees. They guarantee freshness and that they'll find you the perfect tree for your 2025 Christmas!

They also offer a 10% on next year's tree if you sign-up for their newsletter which is a nice perk.

As the first nursery to make our 2025 edition of the Best Christmas Tree Lots in San Diego and new entrant this year, Moon Valley Nurseries can be found in Caramel Valley not far from Black Mountain Ranch.

Started years ago as a pumpkin patch in Arizona, they've expanded to offer Christmas trees, wreaths, stands and everything you could possibly need to make sure your Christmas tree is happy and healthy. They source their Christmas trees from Oregon.

Their customer service is top-notch, full of helpful facts and maybe even a few jokes to get you in the holiday spirit. If you're in the area, I say stop by and see for yourself. I don't think their selection will disappoint!

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

The main thing that makes Moon Valley Nurseries really stand out to me is their knowledge and customer service.

When I called over there a few weeks ago, they were full of information and seemed ready to share that with their customers. Remember, this is not just a Christmas tree lot, it's a year-round nursery offering trees and plants of all types which means when it comes to keeping a tree green and alive, these guys know what they're talking about!

Another new to our annual Best Christmas Tree Lot list for 2025, Highland Valley Christmas Tree Farm, is the first lot on our list that will let you cut your own tree onsite! Sharing the property with Principe do Tricase Winery, the Christmas tree farm is scheduled to open for the 2025 season at 9:00am the day after Thanksgiving and be there until December 21st, 2025.

They will offer hot cider and mulled wine, but the main event here is wandering the farm with your family to find the perfect tree to fresh cut for your Christmas holiday. With a few thousand trees to choose from, you'll find trees from 3 feet to 20 feet tall, costing $20 per foot with a minimum of $70. They offer a 10% discount for teachers, firefighters, military families, and senior citizens.

When you find the perfect tree, the staff will help you cut it safely or they'll be happy to do it for you. Either way, you'll be on your way with one of the freshest trees in San Diego.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

As a cut-your-own Christmas tree lot, I especially like that the farm is kid and dog-friendly offering a very family-friendly experience that just feels like Christmas.

Since they share the property with a winery it's a huge bonus that you can try some wine and have some delicious Italian food while searching for the perfect fresh Christmas tree.

In business since 1980, Valley View Christmas Trees, located behind the PepBoys, is a family operation offering a beautiful selection of premium Oregon-grown Noble, Nordmann, and Douglas Firs.

The lot also offers long lasting, vibrant, aromatic handmade wreaths using real Noble, Nordmann, Douglas, and Grand fir boughs sometimes adding extra touches like pine cones, holly berries, or custom decorations.

And it's good to know that they have online ordering and delivery if you'd rather take advantage of that service than visit the lot yourself.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

In addition to aromatic trees and wreaths, I've also seen this lot sell ristras, which are wreaths made of dried chile peppers. I find this a unique offering that can add a touch of the Southwest to your Christmas decorations.

And if you're a fan of a flocked Christmas tree, this could be the lot for you! With a light dusting of white faux snow on the branches, they're willing and able to flock your live tree in classic white or a selection of holiday colors.

Conveniently located in Pacific Beach on Cass Street, our team at Go Visit San Diego was happy to add Green Gardens Nursery to our Best Christmas Tree List for the first time this year.

Another nursery, the family-owned and operated business started by Paul Backus has been going strong now for forty years! Possibly the first to get their trees for the 2025 season, they are fully stocked and ready to go offering a lovely selection of fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, poinsettias and decor. And if you need gifts or ornaments, they have those too!

They also offer a delivery package that includes a water pan, stand, disposal bag and of course delivery.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

This lot is very local and knowledgeable, offering a family-friendly experience that includes cider and cookies.

When I spoke to them a few weeks ago, they said to look out for special holiday hours. And like all the nurseries on our list, don't be afraid to ask them any questions about how to keep your tree green all season as they're an encyclopedia of information!

If you're looking to pick up some farm-fresh favorites alongside your tree this year, I'd recommend The Farm Stand West.

This lot offers seasonal winter produce grown right on the lot, ideal for baking that apple pie you've been planning to make for your Christmas Eve celebration. You may also find carrots, beets, pumpkins and more which makes a trip to this Christmas tree lot feel very special.

Offering Noble Firs and Douglas Firs in 2025, Cheryl said they were set to have trees of all different shapes and sizes. You can also pick up a wreath, some garland, and poinsettias, or get custom flocking for your tree as well!

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

Beyond the fact that this Christmas tree lot offers fresh produce, they also get a very special visit in December from the man himself, Santa Claus!

Bring the kids to share their Christmas lists with him and to snap photos for your Christmas cards.

With a NEW location in 2025 in the Embarcadero at 950 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92132, you and your family can stroll through endless rows of Christmas tree candidates at North Pole Christmas Tree, starting at 10:00am the day after Thanksgiving.

Found between the Santa Fe Depot and USS Midway Museum on the Navy Pier along the San Diego Bay, the lot is set to offer a wide variety of Christmas trees, some as tall as 12 feet! The lot serves hot chocolate and there's always Christmas music playing to put visitors in the holiday mindset.

The most popular tree here is their Noble Fir, but you'll find Grand, Douglas, and Nordman Fir trees too.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

The first thing that stands out to me is the lot's very central location in Downtown San Diego. If you can't make it out to one of the lots in the hills a bit outside of the city, I say give these guys a chance!

Not only will you find beautiful trees at the lot, but it's also a little Christmas village, with plenty of decorations to make you feel like you're really walking through the North Pole - even if it's not nearly as cold!

If you're looking for a cut-your-own tree experience in San Diego, you might be surprised to learn that you can head out into the fields at Family Christmas Tree Farm in El Cajon with a saw and return with a gorgeous Monterey Pine or Leyland Cypress, grown right on the 10-acre farm!

Started in 1972, this family-run farm also offers pre-cut trees with five different Fir species grown in the Pacific Northwest as well as wreaths, snow flocked trees, cinnamon brooms which I personally love, Julian apple pies, mistletoe, and much more!

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

To me this lot is special because you can select and cut-your-own very unique Christmas tree. If having a tree that lasts through the season matters to you, this is what I would call a fresh cut tree!

This is also one of the few tree farms around the San Diego area where you can find less common species like the Monterey Pine and the Wild Noble.

You can find classic trees like Fraser, Noble, and Douglas Firs at Mission Hills Nursery, but the star of the show in my opinion is their new line of Red Fir trees known as Silver Tip Christmas trees.

These are typically on the smaller side, but the branches are still plenty sturdy enough for ornaments, and they're proudly sourced from a 400-acre family farm in the Sierras near Lake Tahoe.

The nursery also offers delivery services if you can't strap your chosen tree to your car's roof, or if you simply prefer the convenience. With a 115-year legacy, founded by Kate Sessions in 1910, the mother of Balboa Park, their staff is a fountain of knowledge. Ready to help in English or Spanish, they always offer a 10% discount to veterans.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

I really appreciate this tree farm's commitment to sustainability, with many of its Silver Tip trees being second-generation trees grown from the stumps of previously cut ones. It's an innovative and eco-friendly way to enjoy the holidays.

If you're not familiar, they're the more rare, skinny trees that are often seen as majestic and I really think they're awesome looking!

We've covered a lot of Christmas tree farms so far, but hang in there with me as we have just a few more lots we'd like you to know about for your 2025 Christmas tree hunt.

The North Park Nursery is among our favorite nurseries, offering a beautiful selection of trees as well as seasonal foliage for the fall and winter season.

Not only can you pick up a gorgeous tree here, but you can also walk through the nursery and choose from tons of other indoor and outdoor plants, including Christmas cactus, cyclamen, and poinsettias.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

It's not just about plants at this nursery - they've also got a little shop where you can pick up a few early Christmas presents.

Many of the items are locally-made, with candles, soaps, and even customizable potted plant arrangements up for sale.

Another San Diego pumpkin patch turned Christmas tree lot, the barn at Mountain Valley Ranch will absolutely be packed with trees of every shape and size starting the day after Thanksgiving. Though you may not find many fields growing trees in San Diego, here, you'll feel like you're wandering through a forest while you choose your tree.

Alongside their trees, you can also pick up Cedar Wreaths, which have a cozy smell that reminds me of being a kid on Christmas morning again. The 2025 Christmas trees in the country as they say will include Noble, Douglas, Fir, and Grands!

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

We highlighted Mountain Valley Ranch in our article on excellent pumpkin patches around San Diego, and I'm happy to say they do just as great a job with Christmas trees as they do with pumpkins!

Grinch Christmas Trees located in Caramel Mountain west of Poway is a family-owned and operated business started in 2018 that's new to our list this year. Offering a large selection of freshly cut trees from Oregon, they'll have trees from table top to 10 feet tall.

They have a big parking lot so parking and loading is really easy and the owner is a really nice guy that is there to help!

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

The lot will open at 11:00am on Black Friday, surely featuring a selection of fragrant trees and a staff ready to help you pick the best one for your family.

I personally like this lot because it's quick and easy. If you're short on time, these guys can help you pick out a tree, get it wrapped and on your car, and have you on your way in a matter of minutes!

If you've made it this far, congratulations! You've found the last Christmas tree lot to make our 2025 list of the Best Christmas Tree lots in San Diego. But don't be mistaken, Pine Tree Acres earned a spot on our list this year for the first time for good reason!

Opening Friday, November 28th, they will offer seasonal Grand Fir, Douglas Fir, Nobel Fir, and Frasier Fir from 5 feet to 10 feet tall from Oregon. You'll also find live native Southern California potted trees - Monterrey, Aleppo, and Deodar Cedar – from 4 feet up to 9 feet tall.

Your last option at the farm will be to cut your own Christmas tree right on the property! You'll find a field full of Monterrey Pine Christmas Trees. These trees will be anywhere from 4 feet to 8 feet tall for the 2025 season.

What Makes This Lot Stand Out

For me this lot offers variety! With the classic Oregon Fir tree selection, potted Christmas trees, and a cut-your-own option, if you're not sure what you're after, this lot could be for you.

And don't worry, this lot has all the holiday extras that make the whole experience feel like Christmas!