Polar Express Train Rides

It all begins when the conductor punches your golden tickets and the train pulls out of the station on its way to the North Pole—the Polar Express story will come alive with the motion picture soundtrack and characters interacting with passengers. Dancing chefs will serve hot cocoa and cookies throughout the magical journey until kidlets can experience the magic of the North Pole where they’re met by Santa, of course! Grab the last seats for the final few days of the train ride during this holiday season, Dec. 21-23, and Dec. 26-28.
Info: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. *Not all days have all departure times, please check santacruzthepolarexpressride.com. 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. 877-726-7245. $44-$89.