Santa Claus Is Coming To The South Bay For Christmas: Where To See Him

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many South Bay families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In the South Bay, kids have several chances:

South Bay:

• Santa Parade at the Malaga Cove Plaza - Dec. 23
• Breakfast with Santa - Dec. 9
• Santa Sleigh in Redondo Beach - Nov. 27 through Dec. 17
• The California Great Santa Stroll in Hermosa Beach - Dec. 9
• Manhattan Village - Until Dec. 24

Santa Monica:

• Photos With Santa at Center Plaza - Starting Nov. 21 until Dec. 24
• Brentwood Country Mart — Dec. 3, 10 and 17

Culver City:

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

Long Beach:

• Photos with Santa at the 2nd and PCH shopping center - Until Dec. 24
• Diving Santa at the Aquarium of the Pacific - On weekends starting Dec, 3 through the 18

Los Angeles

• Northridge Fashion Center - Until Dec. 24
• Universal Studios Hollywood Grinchmas: - Until Jan. 1
• Santa's Workshop at The Grove located on First Street near Barnes & Noble through Dec. 24.
• Santa's Cottage at The Promenade at Westlake through Dec. 24.
• Santa and LAPD are coming to different neighborhoods in the city on Dec. 5, 7 and 12. For more information view the locations and times from LAPD.
• Holiday Ho Ho Ho at the Pacific Palisades Simon Meadow - Dec. 9
• Century City Mall, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Dec. 1-24, times vary. Visit this website to schedule a visit.
• Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Dec. 1-24, times vary. Visit this website to check times.

JC Penney stores, including stores in Los Angeles, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.