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Visits & Photos with Santa in Marin & the San Francisco Bay Area

Santa Photos Town Center Corte Madera

Here's our 2023 guide to visits, photo ops, and breakfasts with Santa Claus in the Bay Area. We'll keep adding to this list as we learn of more events, so check back often!

We make every effort to assure that all listings and hours are as accurate as possible, but occasionally Santa has to take a break to feed the reindeer or tidy up his beard, so make sure to stay on his "nice" list and call or check the venue's website before visiting.

Photo: Town Center Corte Madera

Glowfari at Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo — Oakland

November 10–January 28, 5–10 pm

An unforgettable experience for all ages, with hundreds of larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the zoo. Santa will be on hand for visits through December 1–23!

Santa in sleigh with reindeer
The Village at Corte Madera — Corte Madera

November 17–December 24

The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland in the Village's Macy's Court.

Macy's Santa San Francisco Union Square
Macy's Union Square — San Francisco

November 24–December 24

Here’s your chance to visit the busiest man of the season inside the Macy's Union Square store. Advance reservatons required.

Winter Lights Santa and Courthouse
Old Courthouse Square — Santa Rosa

Friday, November 24, 4–7 pm

Santa Rosa's annual event to ring in the holiday season will take place on Courthouse Square.

Santa at Ghirardelli Square San Francisco
Ghirardelli Square — San Francisco

Friday, November 24, 4:30–8 pm

Santa comes to officially illuminate Ghirardelli Square with Christmas lights.

Santa's Riverboat Arrival
River Plaza Shopping Center — Petaluma

Saturday, November 25, 11:30 am–1:30 pm

Santa and Mrs Claus are coming to Petaluma by boat the Saturday after Thankgiving!

Tree Lighting at Marin Country Mart
Marin Country Mart, Courtyard — Larkspur

Thursday, November 30, 3–7:30 pm

Join us to kick-off the Giving Tree and the holiday season with our annual Tree Lighting ceremony. 

Breakfast with Santa–Sausalito Yacht Club
Sausalito Yacht Club — Sausalito

Saturday, December 2, 8:30 & 10 am

Santa's coming! He's making a special trip to the Sausalito Yacht Club to eat breakfast with you and your family.

Santa
Costeaux French Bakery — Healdsburg

Saturday, December 2–23, 9–11 am

Come meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa Program at Costeaux French Bakery, a Healdsburg fixture since 1923.

Photos with Santa
Marin Country Mart — Larkspur

Saturdays, December 2–16, 10 am–1 pm

Santa is coming to Marin Country Mart every Saturday in December.

Santa Claus cartoon
Margaret Todd Senior Center — Novato

Saturday, December 2, 10 am–noon

Take pictures with Santa at the Margaret Todd Center in Novato during the Holiday Crafts Faire.

Christkindlmarkt flyer
Hermann Sons Hall — Petaluma

Saturday, December 2, 10 am–3 pm

Shop for handmade crafts, enjoy authentic German food, take your photo with Santa, and more.

Santa visit Bon Air Center
Bon Air Center — Greenbrae

Saturday, December 2, 9 & 16, noon–3 pm

Santa Claus will arrive by fire truck at Bon Air the first three Saturdays of December. Free photos with Santa for children, families and furry friends, printed while you wait.

Sensitive Santa 2022 Petaluma
Cypress Primary School — Petaluma

Saturday, December 2, 2–5 pm

Inclusive Santa Sighting is a special event for children with disabilties and their families.

WinterFest at Marin Art & Garden Center
Marin Art & Garden Center — Ross

Saturday, December 2, 3–6 pm

Winterfest 2023 is sure to be a magical event!

Holiday Tree Lighting San Anselmo
Downtown San Anselmo — San Anselmo

Saturday, December 2, 4–7 pm

Come to downtown San Anselmo for an afternoon of fun and celebration.

Santa on boat sailing into Nick's Cove on Tomales Bay
Nick's Cove — Marshall

Sunday, December 3, 3–5 pm

Santa will be arriving by boat on Tomales Bay for photos and holiday fun!

Breakfast with Santa, San Anselmo, California
Ross Valley Fire Station — San Anselmo

Saturday, December 9, 8 am

Breakfast with Santa takes place on the second Saturday in December at the Ross Valley Fire Station.

Westin St. Francis Union Square Christmas Tree
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square — San Francisco

Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10, 9–11:30 am

Bring the family for breakfast and a special visit with Santa overlooking the city skyline of San Francisco.

Winter Wonderland at The Lark Creek Shop
Lark Creek Shop — Larkspur

Friday, December 9, 4–8 pm

Join us for a night in Winter Wonderland where there will be hot cocoa, ginger bread man decorating, photos with Santa and more.

Breakfast with Santa, San Francisco CA
Neiman Marcus — San Francisco

Sunday, December 10 & 17, 8:30 am

Join Neiman Marcus San Francisco for Breakfast with Santa and get your picture taken in a photo booth!

Dancers in Holiday Parade
Downtown Larkspur — Larkspur

Sunday, December 10, 2–5 pm

The first annual Holiday Magic on Magnolia features a tree lighting and fun for everyone!

The Walt Disney Family Museum — San Francisco

Friday, December 15, 4–5 pm

Celebrate Walt Disney’s love for the holiday season with Storytime for Kids: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town

Mill Valley Winterfest
Mill Valley Community Center — Mill Valley

Sunday, December 17, noon–4 pm

Mill Valley's annual Winterfest returns... visit with Santa, live music, games and more.

Breakfast with Santa Tilden Park Merry Go Round Berkeley
Tilden Park Merry Go Round — Berkeley

November 25–December 23, 8:30–11 am

Enjoy unlimited rides, a buffet breakfast, and a visit with Santa at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round.