Christmas in Cayucos
Visitors gather to watch the tree lighting ceremony accompanied by live music from the White Caps and caroling by the Cayucos Community Church. Children can greet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive on fire engines and visit them to share wish lists. The celebration also features a Wonderland Walk along Ocean Avenue with local shopping, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a kids' craft workshop, and a snowy play area.
What to Expect
Holiday tree lighting and Wonderland Walk with Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Cayucos
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Cayucos Chamber of Commerce, Cayucos Rotary, and Cayucos merchants
Food & Drink
Warm refreshments are offered during the Friday tree lighting, and the Cayucos Lioness Club provides complimentary warm holiday treats during the Saturday Wonderland Walk.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Tree Lighting: 5pm; Wonderland Walk: 3pm-6pm.
- Parking: All parking in Cayucos is short-term, and vehicles left longer than 72 hours may be ticketed and towed.
Tips & Advice
- Bundle up for both the Friday tree lighting and the Saturday Wonderland Walk, since both are outdoor gatherings in the heart of Cayucos.
- Bring the kids Friday to watch Santa and Mrs. Claus roll in on fire engines, then let them share their wishes and snap a photo.
- Save your gift shopping for the Saturday Wonderland Walk, when businesses along Ocean Ave stay open late with seasonal specials and decorated shops.
- Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride through town on Saturday, and stop at the kids' craft workshop for a holiday project to take home.
- Plan on short-term parking only, since all parking in town is short-term and cars left longer than 72 hours may be ticketed and towed.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: everything happens over one weekend, with the tree lighting Friday and the Wonderland Walk Saturday
- Friday: Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on fire engines at the tree lighting
- Saturday Wonderland Walk: free horse-drawn carriage rides, a kids' craft workshop and a snowy play area
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on each day?
Friday is the tree lighting, with live music from the White Caps and carolers from Cayucos Community Church. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on fire engines. Saturday is the Wonderland Walk along Ocean Ave, with shops open late, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a kids' craft workshop and a snowy play area.
Can kids meet Santa?
Yes, on both days. Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus to share their Christmas wishes and get a photo with Santa.
Is there food and drink?
Friday's tree lighting has warm refreshments. On Saturday, the Cayucos Lioness Club hands out free holiday treats along the Wonderland Walk.
What should we wear?
Bundle up for both days.
How can I help with the event?
You can sign up as a sponsor. The volunteer committee lead role for Christmas in Cayucos is also open. Reach the Chamber at cayucoschamber@gmail.com.
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