Visits & Photos with Santa in Marin & the San Francisco Bay Area
Here's our 2025 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 7–January 25, 4:30–9 pm
An unforgettable experience for all ages, with hundreds of larger-than-life animal lanterns. Santa will be there December 1–23!
November 22–December 24
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland in the Village's Center Court.
Friday, November 28, 4–7 pm
Santa Rosa's annual event to ring in the holiday season will take place on Courthouse Square.
Friday, November 28, 4:30–8 pm
Santa arrives to officially illuminate Ghirardelli Square with Christmas lights.
Saturday, November 29–December 20, 9–11 am
Come meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa Program at Costeaux French Bakery, a Healdsburg fixture since 1923.
Saturday, November 29, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Santa and Mrs Claus are coming to Petaluma by boat the Saturday after Thankgiving!
Saturdays & Sundays, November 29–December 21, 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.
Sunday, November 30, noon–2 pm
Santa himself will be here for photos and stories with the little ones — completely free and open to all.
Friday, December 5, 4:30–6:30 pm
Santa to arrives at the Historic Sonoma Plaza in an antique fire truck with the help of local firefighters.
Saturday, December 6, 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 6, 9–11:30 am
Bring the family for breakfast and a special visit with Santa overlooking the city skyline of San Francisco.
Saturday, December 6, 10 am–3 pm
Shop for handmade crafts, enjoy authentic German food, take your photo with Santa, and more.
December 6, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Enjoy unlimited rides, a buffet breakfast, and a visit with Santa at the Tilden Park Merry Go Round.
December 6 & 7, 11 am–4 pm
We welcome Santa Claus for his annual visit on Saturday, December 6th, and Sunday, December 7th for memorable photos and holiday cheer.
Saturday, December 6, 1–3 pm
Santa will be on hand for photos at the famous West End Nursery Christmas House in San Rafael.
Saturday, December 6, 5–8 pm
Come to downtown San Anselmo for an afternoon of fun and celebration.
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!
Sunday, December 7, 3–7 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 13, 8 am
Breakfast with Santa takes place on the second Saturday in December at the Ross Valley Fire Station.
December 13–24, 11 am–4 pm
Celebrate the holidays at Town Center Corte Madera with free photos with Santa and free gift wrapping.
Saturday, December 13 & 20, noon–4 pm
Visit Santa at Northgate mall, snap your own photos with the big guy for free!
