Cambria Christmas Market Tickets, Hours, and Parking: What to Know Before You Go

The annual Cambria Christmas Market runs November 27 through December 31, 2026, from 5pm to 9pm with gates closing at 8:30pm, and every ticket, parking option, and shuttle detail you need to plan the trip is below.

How much are Cambria Christmas Market tickets?

Tickets start at $25 per person online. Children 5 and under get in free. If a date shows sold out online, it's sold out. There's no gate-price fallback once online tickets for a night are gone. On nights when tickets remain, gate pricing runs $10 higher than the online rate. Our tickets page outlines how to buy tickets. Tickets for the Cambria Christmas Market are only sold through our official website. We’ve received reports of fake tickets being sold on third-party sites, so please purchase only through our website to ensure valid entry.

What are the 2026 hours and dates?

November 27 through December 31, 2026, 5-9pm each open night. Entry stops at 8:30pm, so plan to arrive with enough time to enjoy the market before the event ends.

Where do you park?

There are three ways to park, and guests can learn more on our parking page. The free option is the shuttle, running from two lots, one at 4005 Burton Drive in the East Village and one at Coast Union High School, 2950 Santa Rosa Creek Road. Lots open at 4:30pm, the first shuttle leaves at 4:45pm, the last shuttle to the event runs at 8:15pm, and the last shuttle home leaves at 9:15pm. Strollers ride along. Pets are not allowed on the shuttles.

If you'd rather skip the shuttle, there are two paid VIP lots, and both typically sell out. Cambria Pines Lodge's lot runs $65 and puts you steps from the entrance. Cambria Nursery's lot is $50 and a short walk from the gate. Both require advance purchase online, and both sell out regularly, so buy ahead if you want either one. ADA parking is available at Cambria Pines Lodge on a first-come basis, and every lot has an ADA shuttle.

There's a fourth option that solves parking and lodging at once. Book an overnight package through our hotel partners (Cambria Pines Lodge, Sea Otter Inn or J. Patrick House) and your stay includes market tickets, breakfast, and either parking or a shuttle ride built into the package, so transportation is taken care of for you.

What if it rains?

The event is open rain or shine, and due to the popularity of the event, there are no date changes available.

One more thing before you go

If you're arriving early and want somewhere to watch the sunset before the gates open, Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is a five-minute detour and a genuinely good way to spend the last daylight of the afternoon.

FAQ

How much do Cambria Christmas Market tickets cost?

Online tickets start at $25 per person for the 2026 season. Children 5 and under are free. Gate tickets, when available, run $10 more than the online price.

What are the market's hours?

The 2026 season runs November 27 through December 31, 5pm to 9pm, with gates closing at 8:30pm.

Is Cambria Christmas Market parking free?

Yes, if you use the shuttle. Free shuttles run from two lots (East Village at 4005 Burton Drive, and Coast Union High School at 2950 Santa Rosa Creek Road) starting at 4:30pm. Paid VIP parking is also available at Cambria Pines Lodge ($65) and Cambria Nursery ($50), both closer to the entrance and both prone to selling out.

Can I buy tickets at the gate?

Only if a date isn't sold out online, and at a $10 premium over the online price. Tickets are sold exclusively through cambriachristmasmarket.com, so treat any third-party ticket seller as a red flag.

Are pets allowed on the shuttle?

No. Strollers are welcome on the shuttle; pets are not.

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