YMCA Holiday Home Tour
Participants take a self-guided tour through selected spaces in distinctly different private residences across Redlands. Featured properties range from historic residences with antique aesthetics to modern homes with Southern California outdoor entertaining spaces. Visitors can admire unique architectural craftsmanship and festive holiday decorations throughout each stop.
What to Expect
Tour inside historic and modern private residences decorated for the holidays.
Event Details
Ages
Children under 12 are not allowed on tour.
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
YMCA of the East Valley
Food & Drink
The Patron Brunch VIP package includes brunch and mimosas at Citrone Restaurant, with eggs, breakfast meats, pastries, fruit, yogurt parfaits and grain salad.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults interested in historic homes and architecture
Vibe
Festive and refined
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General Admission: $45.00 Early Bird (Before December 1st); $50.00 (Starting December 1st). – Get tickets
- Accessibility: Some homes on the tour may require the use of stairs.
Tips & Advice
- Wear flat, comfortable shoes, because high heels are not allowed and some homes on the tour require climbing stairs.
- Buy general admission before December 1 to get the Early Bird rate. The price goes up starting December 1, and tickets are non-refundable.
- Book a Patron Brunch seating at Citrone Restaurant to get brunch with mimosas and a front-of-the-line VIP pass at every home.
- Leave children under 12 at home, since they are not permitted on the tour at any of the six homes.
- Keep your camera put away during the visit, because photography is not allowed on the tour.
Special Events & Promotions
- Patron Brunch VIP package at Citrone Restaurant, sold separately: brunch with mimosas plus front-of-the-line access at every home, with a choice of seating times.
- Early Bird general admission pricing applies to tickets bought before December 1.
- The Annual Holiday Boutique runs the same weekend at the Redlands YMCA, with over 70 vendors this year.
- 2026 is the tour's 59th year.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my children?
Only if they're 12 or older. Children under 12 are not permitted on the tour.
Which home do I start at?
Any of them. You can begin at any home on the tour: the White Home on W. Olive Ave, the Jancar & Avant Home on S. Buena Vista Street, the Lemon Home on W. Highland Ave, the Muro & Mayans-Boom Home on W. Mariposa Drive, the Merwin Home on Vinton Way, or the Miles Sunset Ranch Home on E. Sunset Drive S.
What comes with the Patron Brunch VIP package?
Brunch at Citrone Restaurant, across the street from the YMCA, with mimosas, a hot station and a cold station. It also includes a front-of-the-line VIP pass for every home on the tour. You choose a seating time when you buy.
Can I take photos inside the homes?
No. Photography is not allowed on the tour.
What should I wear?
Wear flat, comfortable shoes. High heels are not allowed, and some homes require stairs to tour.
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