In addition to appearances at various events, Santa can be found at numerous locations around Monterey Bay. Most locations require a reservation for photos so be sure to check the website before heading out.
Cannery Row | Monterey, 93940 | Canneryrow.com
On weekends through December 18th, families can visit and take photos with Santa Claus in Steinbeck Plaza — Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Coastland Shopping Center | Salinas, 93906 | coastlandcenter.com
Santa arrives on November 23. You can make photo and visit appointments on the center's website. Santa Cares is a special event scheduled for December 4. Children can visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Exclusively for children & families with special needs. Reservations are required.
Del Monte Shopping Center | Monterey, 93940 | delmontecenter.com
Santa will be in his house near Macy's daily throughout the holiday season.
Gilroy Gardens | Gilroy, 95020 | gilroygardens.org
Santa will be in residence at Santa’s Workshop every night through December 23.
Old Fisherman’s Wharf | Monterey, 93940 | MontereyWharf.com
Santa and his elves will be available Friday: Dec. 2, 9, 16; Saturday: Dec. 3, 10, 17; and Sunday: Dec. 4, 11 , 18.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Winter Wonderland | Santa Cruz, 95060 | Beachboardwalk.com
Santa is on hand on various dates in December through December 19. Winter Wonderland package includes a photo with Santa.
SANTA ARRIVALS/SPECIAL EVENTS
Carmel Plaza | Carmel, 9392340 | carmelplaza.com
Santa will be in the Plaza courtyard available for pictures and ready to hear your wish list from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday, December 17th. Don’t forget your camera because we will not have a photographer on hand.
Carmel Valley Santa’s Fly-In | Carmel Valley Village | cvcyc.org
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive around 11 am on Dec. 10, at the old airstrip in the center of Carmel Valley Village. A parade starts there and ends at the Carmel Valley Community Youth Center where families can enjoy face painting, entertainment, photos with Santa, bounce houses, and more.
Sensory Santa at Monterey Moose | Monterey, 93940 | montereymoose976.org
This event is designated specifically for children with special sensory needs & their families only. Scheduled for Sunday, December 11th 9 am-Noon by reservation only. Contact Mary by email at spedstrategies101@gmail to make a reservation..com to sign your child up. Carmel Valley Community Youth Center where families can enjoy face painting, entertainment, photos with Santa, bounce houses, and more.