Mountain Pines Christmas Tree Farm, San Juan Capistrano

At Mountain Pines Christmas Tree Farm, tree hunters peruse rows upon rows of ripe, fragrant evergreens before selecting one to haul home and gussy up in holiday splendor. The farm keeps a diverse inventory, including farm-grown Leyland Cypress and Monterey Pines as well as pre-cut varietals such as Douglas and Fraser Firs brought from the wintry forests of Oregon. Wreaths and mistletoe round out the farm’s festive foliage, providing understated accompaniment to their larger brethren. Not to be outdone, autumn’s finest looks also go on display each fall at the farm’s pumpkin patch, where guests can scope out bright, plump pumpkins suitable for carving or using in a demonstration about knife safety.