Christmas Tree Farms In The Marina Del Rey Area: Your 2020 Guide

Marina Del Rey, CA — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.? And despite these unprecedented times, the tree market is still up and running in 2020. Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as COVID-19 cases rise to ensure buyers can take home their perfect tree with minimal health and safety risk.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Special signage and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged.

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of great local farms within driving distance of Marina Del Rey.

• Shawn's Christmas Trees
• Chauvet Tree Farms
• Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees
• Frosty's Forest Christmas Tree Farm
• Chavet Christmas Tree Farms

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few tips to remember, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree