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Board the Redwood Evening Dinner Train in Felton for a magical night of delicious food, live music, and scenic views. Dance under the stars and enjoy hot cider at Bear Mountain on this unique California adventure.
Board the Redwood Evening Dinner Train in Felton for a magical night of delicious food, live music, and scenic views. Dance under the stars and enjoy hot cider at Bear Mountain on this unique California adventure.
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Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads · Felton, California
easy.
3–4 hours.
Minimal physical effort required; suitable for all fitness levels
Yes, the Moonlight Evening Dinner Train welcomes families, with a menu that can accommodate kids and an atmosphere everyone can enjoy.
Roaring Camp Railroads can accommodate certain dietary restrictions if informed in advance when booking.
Yes, select alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the dinner train experience.
The scenic ride to Bear Mountain and back lasts approximately 1.5 hours as part of the overall 3–4 hour event.
The dinner train offers limited wheelchair accessibility; it’s best to contact Roaring Camp Railroads directly to discuss specific needs.
Parking is available but limited; arriving early is recommended to secure a spot and avoid congestion.
Roaring Camp Railroads dates back to the 1880s, originally built to transport redwood logs and now preserving historic steam train heritage.
The railroad operates with strong environmental stewardship, promoting forest preservation and minimizing impact on surrounding redwood ecosystems.
Roaring Camp Railroads, located in Felton, California, operates scenic train excursions and a year-round calendar of themed events set in the towering Santa Cruz redwood forest. The operation offers a variety of experiences for families, school groups, and adult visitors, combining vintage train travel with live entertainment, food, and hands-on programming. Key offerings include heritage steam train rides, family-focused events like Day Out With Thomas featuring Thomas the Tank Engine™, seasonal festivals such as the Brewgrass Festival, and specialty evenings like the Moonlight Evening Dinner Train that include dinner, live music, and stopovers at Bear Mountain. Roaring Camp also hosts community-oriented events at the historic Bret Harte Opera Hall, including the Spring Barn Line Dance and Winter Warmer Fest. Educational programs are available for school groups aged 7–11 through the Living History experience, designed to bring the mountain man era and westward expansion to life. Seasonal attractions include Drive-In Movie Nights among the redwoods, a Chanukah Train with community menorah lighting and kosher refreshments, and competitive culinary events such as the Cook-Off with tastings and craft beer. Visitors traveling from Santa Cruz can join specialty trains like the Father’s Day Brew Train and VIP tasting trains for Brewgrass. The combination of scenic rail routes, themed programming, and family-friendly activities makes Roaring Camp Railroads a notable destination for both residents and tourists seeking historic rail experiences and community events in Felton, CA.
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