We just checked out the Christmas house at San Rafael's venerable West End Nursery, which has been located in San Rafael's Sun Valley neighborhood since 1909. The Christmas house is located on the grounds of the nursery in a 100-year-old Victorian house. It's filled to the brim with Christmas trees and decorations, and 
it's pretty amazing. There are 50 lavishly decorated and lighted trees, located in several rooms. Each room has a different theme, and each in turn has its own theme. Entry is free, but all the ornaments and decorative items are for sale. They also have wreaths and numerous other seasonal items. Santa himself will be paying a visit to the West End Nursery on Sunday, December 16, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
This is one of the nicest displays of its kind we've seen, so you owe it to yourself to go check it out. The West End Nursery and Christmas house is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 9 am to 4 pm. They're located at 1938 Fifth Avenue between Eye and J Streets. Call (415) 454-4175 for information.
