Felton, California - Roaring Camp Railroads, known for its vintage steam train rides through the old growth redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains and its summertime train from the mountains to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has unveiled the latest way to view the redwoods. “Sequoias at Night” is an immersive experience that takes place after dark.  

A nighttime stroll along a flat wide path takes visitors on a 0.8-mile walk underneath towering 250-foot tall majestic trees illuminated by hand crafted lanterns. Suspended 50 feet above the forest floor, 26 lanterns were designed and made by local artists including Anna Bobisuthi, Roaring Camp's resident blacksmith, and Chris Butler, who also created the lighting design for Sequoias at Night. 

Named the hottest travel trend of 2025 by Travel + Leisure, noctourism – being in nature at night – is known to awaken the senses, which are often heightened by the night sky. Nighttime activities in nature avoid summertime heat, fewer crowds and capitalize on the sober living movement, offering a fresh point of view al fresco. Debuted in fall 2025, “Sequoias at Night” will open again with expanded dates beginning Spring 2026. Adult tickets are $24.95, children $12.95 and kids under two enter for free.  

For more information, visit SantaCruz.org

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Getting There:  

Located along the Central Coast, Santa Cruz County, California, is approximately 70 miles/113 km south of San Francisco and 349 miles/562 km from Los Angeles. Many visitors choose to take scenic Highway 1 along the California coastline to Santa Cruz or Highway 17 through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Visitors can also choose to fly into San Francisco International Airport or San Jose Mineta International Airport.  

Press Contact: 

Christina Glynn, Director of Communications 

Visit Santa Cruz County  

Phone:  +1.831.425.1234 ext. 111

Email:  cglynn@santacruz.org. 

Mail:  725 Front Street, #200, Santa Cruz, CA  95060 

About VSCC: A private, non-profit corporation, Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) exists to enhance tourism and the economy by positioning Santa Cruz County as a visitor, conference, and film destination. For more information, contact VSCC at +1.831.425.1234 or visit VSCC's website at SantaCruz.org.