
Christmas & Polar Express Train Rides in Southern California
Here's your guide to Polar Express train rides for families around Los Angeles and San Diego. All aboard for a magical Christmas train ride that will remind your kids of one of the best loved holiday books!
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The most popular Polar Express trains book up early, and it might be necessary to plan far in advance to avoid a sellout!
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The Southern California Polar Express Train Ride
Kristy Pepping said: The Southern California Railway Museum hosts a fun Polar Express event. The soundtrack to "The Polar Express" will be playing as families can imagine they are in the storyline. The train will take a one-hour ride to the North Pole. Everyone will get their golden train ticket punched by the conductor and then enjoy some amazing hot chocolate and a cookie. And of course, there will be visits from Santa himself!
Perris, CAIrvine Park Railroad - Christmas Train
Kelly R. said: The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train train will depart from the train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken with him too. You may take pictures with your personal camera or you may purchase a photo taken by Irvine Park Railroad. After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to Santa’s Village.
Orange, CAGriffith Park & Southern Railroad - Holiday Light Festival Train Ride
Kelly R. said: This holiday train ride brings families on a festive journey along 1 mile of track surrounded by holiday scenes decked out with thousands of lights. Make sure to watch the weather if you plan on checking this out, as the train does not operate in heavy rain.
Los Angeles, CA