Visits With Santa Claus 2008 - San Francisco
The Santa experience in San Francisco ranges from traditional mall-style photo ops to a champagne cruise with Santa on San Francisco Bay.
If you have a favorite Santa appearance in San Francisco or around the Bay Area not listed below, please use this event submission form to send details for possible inclusion.
San Francisco Santas
Macy's Believe Station - Santa's House and Holiday Lane
Nov 9 to Dec 24
Macy's Union Square - O'Farrell Street Windows, Level 1
At the Believe Station, children are invited to write and deposit their letters to Santa (to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation), they can visit Santa Claus in his house as well as Holiday Lane decorations on the sixth floor
See Photos of Macy's & SF/SPCA Holiday Windows
See Photos of Macy's Tree & SF Holiday Lights
Christmas at Sea
Dec 13 - Hyde Street Pier - Eureka
At 3:00pm, special holiday celebration with live music, refreshments, ornament making, costumed characters,and a visit from Santa Claus who will arrive by boat
See: Photos of Hyde Street Pier
Story Time With Santa
San Francisco Zoo - See map and directions
Dec 13 -11:00a/1:00p
Dec 20 - 11:00a/1:00p
Dec 21 - 11:00a/1:00p
$24.95 (non-member adult) / $14.95 (non-member child 3 to 12)
First annual Story Time with Santa and Friends, featuring stories, hot chocolate, decorate gingerbread cookies and visit with elves and reindeer
Westfield Santa Under the Dome
Nov 28 to Dec 24
Mon to Sat: 11a to 8p / Sun: 11a to 6p / Dec 24: 10a to 4p
Westfield San Francisco Centre - 5th and Market
A Visit From Santa Claus
Palace Hotel
Dec 15 and 22 - 2p to 3:30p
$40/adult and $40/children (all ages) - Dining event includes Santa photo opportunity and gift for each child
Photos With Santa at Stonestown
Nov 22 to Dec 24
Dec 8 to 23: 10a to 9p / Dec 24: 10a to 6p
Stonestown Galleria - 3521 20th Avenue, San Francisco
Presidio Cafe - Breakfast With Santa
Dec 13 - 9:00a to 11:30a
Adults (12+): $20 / Under 12: $8 / 3 and under: Free
Reservations: (415) 561-4661 x209
Make reservations for family-style breakfast and visit with Santa - elves will be taking Polaroids, feel free to bring your own camera
Santa Claus Champagne Brunch Cruises
Dec 13, 14, 20 and 21
Hornblower Holiday Cruises
$72 (general) / $64.80 (seniors 55+ and military), Kids 17 and under free with paying adult
Kids have photos taken with Santa, adults can relax with music and champagne brunch
Bay Area Santarchy
Dec 13 - Check website for locations and times
With origins as a Santa flash mob event, Santarchy takes place every year around the globe, bringing together throngs of celebrating adult Santas in announced locations
Santa's Wonderland on 4th Street (Berkeley)
Nov 28 to Dec 23
Thu to Sun: 2p to 6p / Dec 22 and 23: Noon to 7p
1809B Fourth Street Berkeley (old HEAR Music space)
Visit with Santa in his Wonderland, bring your camera, donate to the Giving Tree, nightly holiday light show in trees
See Photos & Information: 4th Street Shopping District
Fairy Winterland (Oakland)
Dec 12 to 21
Noon to 7p - $7 (adults and children over 1 year of age)
Children's Fairyland Oakland
For one week, Children's Fairyland is transformed into a sparkling festival with songs, stories, arts, and crafts, celebrating winter holidays of many cultures, visits with Santa