Visits & Photos with Santa in Marin & the San Francisco Bay Area
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
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!
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.
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.
Friday, November 24, 4–7 pm
Santa Rosa's annual event to ring in the holiday season will take place on Courthouse Square.
Friday, November 24, 4:30–8 pm
Santa comes to officially illuminate Ghirardelli Square with Christmas lights.
Saturday, November 25, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Santa and Mrs Claus are coming to Petaluma by boat the Saturday after Thankgiving!
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.
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.
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.
Saturdays, December 2–16, 10 am–1 pm
Santa is coming to Marin Country Mart every Saturday in December.
Saturday, December 2, 10 am–noon
Take pictures with Santa at the Margaret Todd Center in Novato during the Holiday Crafts Faire.
Saturday, December 2, 10 am–3 pm
Shop for handmade crafts, enjoy authentic German food, take your photo with Santa, and more.
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.
Saturday, December 2, 2–5 pm
Inclusive Santa Sighting is a special event for children with disabilties and their families.
Saturday, December 2, 3–6 pm
Winterfest 2023 is sure to be a magical event!
Saturday, December 2, 4–7 pm
Come to downtown San Anselmo for an afternoon of fun and celebration.
Sunday, December 3, 3–5 pm
Santa will be arriving by boat on Tomales Bay for photos and holiday fun!
Saturday, December 9, 8 am
Breakfast with Santa takes place on the second Saturday in December at the Ross Valley Fire Station.
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.
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.
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!
Sunday, December 10, 2–5 pm
The first annual Holiday Magic on Magnolia features a tree lighting and fun for everyone!
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
Sunday, December 17, noon–4 pm
Mill Valley's annual Winterfest returns... visit with Santa, live music, games and more.
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.
