1) Teddy Bear Tea is always a festive favorite for children, parents, and grandparents. It’s an opportunity to get dressed up, bring your favorite teddy bear, and enjoy family time in the City at the Ritz Carlton.  I always looked forward to this when our children were young. Book Early!

2) Take a day trip to Half Moon Boy to pick out your Christmas Tree. Santa’s Tree Farm is open year-round. Then lunch at the former Ritz Carlton or Half Moon Bay Brewing Co overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

3) Macy’s 32nd Annual Union Square Christmas Tree Lighting. Take center stage beneath the tree or book a hotel room across the street at the St Francis Hotel —sip, socialize and watch as the sparkling lights illuminate Union Square. Nothing says Christmas like a big light tree. And as of November 3rd book your tickets for a spin around the Union Square Ice Rink. 

4) Festive Fun at the exquisite and historic Fairmont Hotel. Gingerbread house ribbon cutting Saturday, November 27th at 11 AM. Consider booking Santa’s Suite. You’re never too young to book Santa’s Suite and dine on chocolate and candy canes. What a perfect place for Mr. and Mrs. Claus to wrap gifts!

5) The Nutcracker is also a holiday favorite. From San Francisco and Oakland to San Jose and the Silicon Valley — get your tickets to this beautiful holiday extravaganza. 

6) Cookie and ginger house decorating. This is a tradition that can be done in your own home with your family or a group of friends. This cheerful and creative tradition never gets old - and it’s perfect for everyone — young and old. 

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859 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, listed by Dana Bambace and Mark Peterson of the Bambace Peterson Team

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"Pebble Beach and Carmel will continue to perform strongly in 2021 building on the market velocity and rising prices of 2020. We don’t see anything slowing down. People are craving the ability to get outside and recreate all-year-round and love the comfort of a smaller community setting with modern amenities. That combined with our close proximity to the economy of the Bay Area will keep the Monterey Peninsula as a top choice for primary and secondary residences." - Mark Peterson, Pebble Beach/Carmel, CA.

639 Turnbuckle Drive #1502, Redwood City, CA 94063, listed by Kelly Ringer-Radetich

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“'Blessed' is how I feel and look at Real Estate in Redwood City and the surrounding Peninsula.  2021 will continue to be impressive with low-interest rates and eager buyers.  Single-family homes still see multiple offers and the slow down in the condo and townhome market is still moving at a reasonable pace.  Safety with clients is still a priority as we adjusted and maintained a stellar market which will continue into 2021 with prices still going up.  Wishing you all a Happy Holiday and a Healthy, Joyful and Prosperous 2021!" - Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA.

635 Lakeview Dr, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448, listed by Mark Salmon

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“With the widespread adoption of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to see a mass exodus from San Francisco/Silicon Valley – one of the wealthiest regions in the world – of buyers coming to the azure blue waters of Lake Tahoe to purchase homes.  While tech giants continue to dangle the ultimate perk of being able to work from home indefinitely, the migration will continue to maintain our exceptionally robust market through 2021.” - Mark Salmon, South Tahoe, CA.

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