The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot

The Guardsmen Tree Lot is a San Francisco tradition - it has been in operation for over 70 years. All proceeds go back to the community to help the Bay Area's underprivileged youth. Fort Mason is a beautiful setting to find the perfect tree with their massive selection of trees. Oh, and they have a bar :)

The Guardsmen Lot is definitely a place to get into the Christmas mood, and a fantastic place to buy your tree of any size. You can walk around the lot searching for your perfect tree of any size while sipping on a free beer or glass of wine. Oh and the best part? You never have to haul your tree, you can have it picked, carried, and tied to your car without lifting a finger. You can even have it delivered. What a great experience and all for a great cause. Loved the lot and will be back again for sure!

Once you step foot in this place, you'll realize that Christmas really can come early! Starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, Fort Mason Pavilion is transformed into a winter wonderland where even adults can feel like a kid again. The tree selection is top notch and the service by the hardworking men in green jumpsuits is impeccable. There's even a play area with a jumpy house for the kids! The lot is run by a group called The Guardsmen, a nonprofit that provides summer camperships and scholarships to Bay Area at-risk youth. This is is hands down the best tree lot experience my wife and I have ever had. We're already planning next year's visit!!!

This is the only place to buy a tree in SF hands down. The Staff are all volunteers and the money raised from tree sales helps benefits a great cause by sending at risk Bay Area youth to summer camp. The trees are fresh and you can have a complimentary beer or glass of wine while you pick your tree. This place will definitely help put you in the Christmas spirit.

Great selection of trees. Great service. Great cause. Add to that a festive and fun atmosphere at Fort Mason. Definitely coming back next year.