From Monterey to Santa Cruz, here are 2025 breakfasts and brunches featuring Santa, the Grinch, and other holiday characters. Events are listed by county and include dates, descriptions, pricing, and contact information.
MONTEREY COUNTY
Breakfast with Santa at Jacks Monterey (Portola Hotel & Spa – Monterey)
When: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 8:30–11:30 am and Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8:30–11:30 am
Where: Jacks Monterey at Portola Hotel & Spa, Two Portola Plaza, Monterey
Price: Standard breakfast menu pricing; no separate ticket fee
Description: Enjoy a sit-down breakfast from Jacks’ regular menu while Santa visits tables for photos and greetings. Live holiday music from the Peninsula Harmony Company Trio is part of the hotel’s Winter Wonderland festivities.
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Breakfast with Santa – City of Salinas (Sherwood Hall)
When: Sunday, December 6, 2025, 9:00–11:00 am
Where: Sherwood Hall, 940 N Main Street, Salinas
Price: Approximately $10 per person
Description: A community pancake breakfast with Santa, arts and crafts, and family holiday activities organized by Salinas Recreation and Parks.
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Jingle Town – Breakfast with the Grinch (Salinas PAL)
When: Saturday and Sunday, December 6–7, 2025
Where: Salinas PAL Center, Downtown Salinas (address provided at ticket site)
Price: Fundraiser pricing varies; tickets sold through Salinas PAL
Description: A breakfast event inside Jingle Town featuring a meal with the Grinch, Grinch storytime, holiday crafts, professional photos, and treats. A major fundraiser for Salinas Police Activities League.
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Breakfast with Santa – Madonna del Sasso Parish (Salinas)
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8:00–11:00 am
Where: Madonna del Sasso Church, Cross Hall, 320 E Laurel Drive, Salinas
Price: Adults $5; Children $2
Description: A parish-hosted breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus. Includes Santa photos, an Elves Workshop for kids, homemade baked goods, and Christmas craft sales.
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Family Waffle Breakfast with Santa (Hotel Del Monte / NSA Monterey)
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 6:30–9:30 am (Santa appears from 7:30–9:30 am)
Where: Hotel Del Monte, El Prado Dining Room, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey
Price: Kids eat free. Adults range $5–$10 depending on DoD grade/eligibility.
Description: A warm waffle breakfast on base, with appearances by Santa and time for photos. Base access is required.
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Breakfast with Santa – Asilomar Conference Grounds (Pacific Grove)
When: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 7:30–9:00 am
Where: Crocker Dining Hall, Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove
Price: Approximately $21 per person (plus fees)
Description: Part of Asilomar’s Yuletides holiday programming. Families enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa in a beautiful historic setting with seasonal decorations.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Breakfast with Santa – Chaminade Resort & Spa (Santa Cruz)
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, and Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00–11:00 am
Where: The View Restaurant, Chaminade Resort & Spa, One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
Price: Approximately $30 per person (ages 6+). Ages 5 and under free. Plus tax and gratuity.
Description: A festive buffet brunch with Santa featuring a holiday menu and panoramic hilltop views of the Monterey Bay. Reservations required.
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Winter Wonderland Breakfast with the Grinch – Simpkins Family Swim Center (Santa Cruz County Parks)
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, with seatings at 9:00 am and 10:15 am
Where: Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz
Price: Adults about $15; Kids about $7
Description: Part of the Winter Wonderland and Holiday Market. Families enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Grinch, plus photo opportunities and access to the holiday market.
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Breakfast with Santa – Dream Inn Santa Cruz
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Where: Dream Inn, 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Price: Tickets sold on Eventbrite; pricing not listed in summary
Description: A beachfront holiday breakfast including Santa photos, crafts, cookie decorating, storytime, and a large breakfast buffet. Limited tickets available.
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Brunch with Santa – Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Where: Cocoanut Grove Ballroom, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street
Price: Ticket pricing through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Description: A festive brunch buffet with Santa inside the historic Cocoanut Grove. Activities include cookie decorating and storytime.
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