Visits & Photos with Santa in Marin & the San Francisco Bay Area
Here's our 2024 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 21–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.
Saturdays & Sundays, November 24–December 22, 2–4 pm
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Every Saturday and Sunday, he can be found strolling through The Meritage Holiday Village.
November 29–December 24
Here’s your chance to visit the busiest man of the season inside the Macy's Union Square store. Advance reservations required.
Saturday, November 30, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Santa and Mrs Claus are coming to Petaluma by boat the Saturday after Thankgiving!
Sunday, December 1, 10 am–3 pm
This holiday shop small and support local artists, and gift vendors.
Friday, December 6, 3:30–7:30 pm
Join the Lark Creek Shops for a night in Winter Wonderland with hot cocoa, mulled wine, ginger bread man decorating, photos with Santa and more.
Saturday, December 7, 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 7, 9–11:30 am
Bring the family for breakfast and a special visit with Santa overlooking the city skyline of San Francisco.
December 7, 8, 14, 21, 22 & 23, 10 am–noon
Enjoy unlimited rides, a buffet breakfast, and a visit with Santa at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round.
Saturday, December 7, 10 am–noon
Take pictures with Santa at the Margaret Todd Center in Novato during the Holiday Crafts Faire.
Saturday, December 7, 10 am–3 pm
Shop for handmade crafts, enjoy authentic German food, take your photo with Santa, and more.
Saturday, December 7, 14 & 21, noon–3 pm
Santa Claus will arrive by fire truck at Bon Air the first three Saturdays of December for photos and holiday cheer!
Saturday, December 7, 2–5 pm
Inclusive Santa Sighting is a special event for children with disabilties and their families.
Saturday, December 7, 2–4:45 pm & Sunday, December 8, 8:30–11:15 am
Join That Play Place for a festive family day filled with holiday cheer.
Saturday, December 7, 3–6 pm
Winterfest 2024 is sure to be a magical event!
Saturday, December 7, 4–7:30 pm
Come to downtown San Anselmo for an afternoon of fun and celebration.
Sunday, December 8, noon–5 pm
Mill Valley's annual Winterfest returns... tree lighting, visit with Santa, live music, games, and more.
Saturday, December 14, 8 am
Breakfast with Santa takes place on the second Saturday in December at the Ross Valley Fire Station.
December 14–24, 11 am–4 pm
Celebrate the holidays at Town Center Corte Madera with free photos with Santa and free gift wrapping.
Sunday, December 15, 8:30 am
Join Neiman Marcus San Francisco for Breakfast with Santa and get your picture taken in a photo booth!
Friday, December 20, 4 pm
Santa J Claus will read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and share his own favorite Disney memories and holiday traditions.
November 7–January 25, 4:30–9 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!
Saturday, December 7
11:30 am–2 pm
Bring your camera (and your Christmas list!) for a special opportunity to meet Santa and capture holiday memories. Children of all ages are welcome!
