Santa carrying a pile of presents

Photos With Santa

Experience the Magic of Santa

The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be here starting November 17 and is located at Santa Monica Place. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. 

Schedule Your Spot to Meet the Big Guy

Pre-Booking your visit is recommended to help reduce wait time and it's easy:

  1. Pre-book now and receive a free personalized video from North Pole after your visit, powered by Portable North Pole. 
  2. All guests who pre-book will also receive a personalized call from Santa prior to your visit.
  3. Show up at your designated time.
  4. Share your wish list with Santa and his helpers.
  5. Make a lasting memory and get your photo taken with Santa.

Special Santa Events

  • Pet Nights: December 13 & 14 4-7 PM

Santa's Schedule and Hours

November 17-19:

Mon – Sat: 11am-7pm (Break: 2pm-3pm, 5pm-5:30pm)
Sun: 12pm-6pm (Break: 2pm-3pm)

November 20-22:

Mon – Sat: 3pm-7pm

November 23 (Thanksgiving): 

Closed

November 24 -26:

Mon – Sat: 11am-7pm (Break: 2pm-3pm, 5pm-5:30pm)
Sun: 12pm-6pm (Break: 2pm-3pm)

November 27 -30:

Mon – Sat: 3pm-7pm

December 1-17:

Mon – Fri: 11am-7pm (Break: 2pm-3pm, 5pm-5:30pm)
Sat: 11am-7pm (Break: 2pm-3pm, 5pm-5:30pm)
Sun: 12pm-6pm (Break: 2pm-3pm)


December 18-23:

Mon - Sat: 11am-7pm (Break: 2pm-3pm, 5pm-5:30pm)

 

December 24 (Christmas Eve):

Sun: 9am-4pm (Break: 1pm-2pm)

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