The Best Places to Visit Santa in Los Angeles

Santa Claus is coming to town, and we’ve got his itinerary! From Grinchmas™ at Universal Studios Hollywood to photo ops with Santa at Westfield and more, Jolly Old St. Nick is making numerous stops across Los Angeles through Christmas Eve. Read on for the best places in LA for the whole family (including pets) to enjoy a meet and greet with Santa Claus.

During the Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood, get together with the Grinch™ at a Who-tacular celebration to enjoy the music and fun of Grinchmas™! Meet the maven of mischief himself, his dog Max, and favorite Whoville residents. You'll also witness the spectacular lighting of the one-of-a-kind Dr. Seuss inspired tree to join in a celebration of music, song and light, plus much more. Put a little snark in your holiday spirit with the Grinch™!

Westfield Century City invites the whole family to Santa's North Pole Experience, taking place at The Atrium from November 23 through Christmas Eve.

The unforgettable holiday journey lasts 30-45 minutes and includes:

• Entrance experience with the merry-making elves at the Navigation Station
• Visit with Mrs. Claus at her bakery
• Visit with Santa in his bungalow (dedicated 3-minute visit per group)
• Share your holiday wishes with Santa
• Opportunity to take photos (photographer not provided) - selfies encouraged!
• Embark on a fun and festive scavenger hunt into the Holiday Village
• A special Santa-approved seal upon completion of the scavenger hunt
• Postcard to mail to Santa at the Post Office inside the Holiday Village

Santa's North Pole Experience is open daily from 11am to 8pm (closed on Thanksgiving Day). Bring your fur baby for Santa Paws on December 3 or 10!

Tiered tickets include the Elf Pass, Reindeer Express and Santa's Inner Circle. Four attendees per ticket, including children. For more info and to book your experience, visit the Westfield Century City website.

‘Tis the season for pics with Santa at Westfield shopping centers across LA, now through Christmas Eve:

• Westfield Culver City
• Westfield Fashion Square
• Westfield Topanga & The Village

Celebrate the season with the entire family at the festive Dinner with Santa! Taking place at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Monday, December 2, this special event includes a family-style dinner, photo booth meet & greet with Santa, cookie decorating, dessert bar and hot cocoa station. Two seatings, at 4pm and 6pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.

Beginning on Monday, December 2, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw is hosting four weeks of Merry Memories with Santa at Center Court on Level 1. Book a Photo Package or Private Meet & Greet:

• Meet Santa Claus
• Share your holiday wishes
• Professional photos
• Holiday cheer!

Now in its third year, Winterfest is taking place at Hollywood Park on Saturday, December 7 from 10am to 6pm. The festivities include:

• Photos with Black Santa & Mrs. C
• Farm Habit's Farmers Market
• Vendor Village
• Live Performances by Musicians at Play & Inglewood High School
• Art Delectables Cookie Decorating & Hot Chocolate Pavilion
• Special offerings from HP tenants: Cinépolis, Cosm, Iconix Fitness, JD Sports and introducing The Meeting Spot
• Lovejoy Foundation Pet Rescue (11am - 4pm)
• The inaugural Black Santa Celebrity Pickleball Tournament, hosted by Baron Davis & friends

FREE admission and complimentary parking at the PS2 structure (entrance at Prairie Avenue & 97th Street).

Make the season extra merry and bright with a visit with Santa at these Caruso shopping centers! Share your Christmas wishlist with Santa and take home keepsake photos. Reservations are highly recommended, walk-ups welcome based on availability.

Santa's Workshop - The Grove (Nov. 26 - Dec. 24, 2024)

• Located on 1st Street near Barnes & Noble

Santa's House - The Americana at Brand (Nov. 15 - Dec. 24, 2024)

• Located near The Fountain

Santa's Cottage - The Promenade at Westlake (Nov. 23 - Dec. 24, 2024)

• Located between Farfalla Trattoria and World Market

Ovation Hollywood is hosting FREE photos with Santa from November 29 to Christmas Eve! Visit Santa at his photo booth and snap a digital photo that will be sent directly to your email. Purchase a $5 on-demand print for a take-home holiday memory. Mrs. Claus will stop by on select dates, check the Ovation Hollywood website for more info.

Santa Claus is back for another festive season of photos at Macy's Court in the Glendale Galleria. Book online and receive perks like Holiday Cards from Shutterfly (10 free cards and 50% off your entire Shutterfly order) and a personalized digital message from Santa before your visit. Bring your fur baby to Pet Night for photos with Santa from 4pm-7pm on select Mondays and Tuesdays.

One of LA's most beloved outdoor venues, Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum is an enchanting hidden gem in Topanga Canyon.

On Saturday, December 14, Theatricum is hosting the annual Holiday Family Faire from 11am to 5pm. Highlights of the outdoor winter wonderland include:

• Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
• Artisan Holiday Marketplace
• Special performances
• Festive food & drink
• Caroling and Singing Madrigals
• Winter Holiday Stories from a variety of traditions
• Special performance of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" by Joe Landry

The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa's Winter Wonderland in the Center Plaza at Santa Monica Place. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Pre-book online and receive a call from Santa! Don't miss Pet Nights on December 11 and 12.

Renowned as the “Thrill Capital of the World,” Six Flags Magic Mountain lights up the season during its dazzling Holiday in the Park, featuring millions of twinkling lights, themed areas and live entertainment.

You'll be immersed in the enchanted atmosphere and transported to the North Pole to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their merry elves. Visit Santa in his cottage or enjoy crafts with Mrs. Claus, snap a holiday photo, or take a ride aboard the North Pole Express train. Beginning at 1pm on Holiday in the Park days through December 24.

Santa journeys from the North Pole to the Palos Verdes Peninsula for a magical breakfast at Terranea on Saturday, December 21. Enjoy bakery and waffle stations, beverage and hot food stations, an egg kitchen, kids buffet, festive crafts and pictures with Santa.

Seatings at 9am, 9:30am and 10am. Pricing is $138 for Adults, $58 for Children (ages 5-12), and $29 for Small Children (ages 3-4). Toddlers (ages 2 and under) are $1.