Santa Claus Is Coming To Venice For Christmas: Where To See Him

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

In Venice, kids have several chances:

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.

Santa Monica:

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