Where To See Santa In Beverly Hills This Christmas Season

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Santa Claus will be back in Beverly Hills this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.

Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.

Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person. In Beverly Hills, kids have several chances:

Two Rodeo Drive, 9480 Dayton Way, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, 20.

Century City Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Dec. 1-24, times vary. Visit this website to schedule a visit.

Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Dec. 1-24, center court near Macy's.

Santa Monica Place’s Center Plaza, 395 Santa Monica Place, Nov. 19-Dec. 24, check website for times.

The Grove, 189 Grove Dr., Nov. 21-Dec. 23, check website for times.

Santa arrived Nov. 12 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.

Local JCPenney stores will also have Santa Claus meet and greet opportunities at their photo studios. Find a location here.