Where to Have Breakfast With Santa in San Diego (Dec. 2022)
Enjoy a special meal with Santa as he gets ready for the busy month ahead. You can find him all around town filling up that bowl full of jelly!
You can find him shopping, golfing, camping, "wine"-ing, crabbing, and just chilling. He's a man of many interests.
Most of these will sell out fast, most require advanced reservations, some are free for under 3 or under 2...all the details, info and purchase links are below.
A few of these are held outside...I marked them with * that I think are outside, so if that's important for you make sure you verify this before you book. That's my disclaimer. ;)
Santa will usually be walking around visiting everyone at their tables, giving children the chance to talk to Santa and tell him about their Christmas wishes. This makes for a fun photo opportunity with Santa. Some of these include a professional photo and others are DIY, so make sure to BYO camera.
A few of these are pretty popular and will sell out quickly, so read below and book your breakfast with Santa!
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ALPINE COMMUNITY CENTER (Alpine)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 4
HILTON BAYFRONT (Downtown/Embarcadero)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Sundays Dec. 4, 11 & 18
*MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN (downtown/bayfront)
2022: Brunch with Santa: Dec. 4
NEIMAN MARCUS at Fashion Valley Mall (Mission Valley)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 3 & 11
2022: Storytime Brunch with Santa: Dec. 3, 10, 17 & 18
PARK DE LA CRUZ COMM CTR (City Heights)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 10
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 10
CHULA VISTA GOLF COURSE (Bonita/Chula Vista)
2022: Brunch with Santa: Dec. 11
2022: Brunch with Santa: Dec. 11
*SAN DIEGO METRO KOA RESORT (Chula Vista)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 4, 11 & 18 (KOA guests only)
JOE'S CRAB SHACK (Oceanside & Embarcadero/Convention Center)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 17
BIRDSEYE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT (La Jolla)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 17, 18, 23 & & 24
*BERNARDO WINERY (Rancho Bernardo)
2022: Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 14-18, will sell out
2022: Holiday Brunch with Orcas + Photos with Santa: Dec. 1-31
2022: Cookies with Cookie Monster: Dec. 3-Jan. 8
Here's the list, in order of soonest to latest:
photo: Alpine Community Center
ALPINE COMMUNITY CENTER (Alpine)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 4 from 9-11am
Reserve your spot here on eventbrite
Or tickets available at the Community Center / QR code here
Share in the joy of the holiday with Santa at the Alpine Community Center. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, pancakes, home fries, bacon, sausage, juice & coffee. More info
COST: $30/adults; $20/kids
Alpine Community Center
1830 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901
619-445-7330
HILTON BAYFRONT (Downtown/Embarcadero)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 4, 11 & 18 from 9-11
$varies with your breakfast, no rsvp, just show up
The Hilton Bayfront has lots of fun ways to spend your Holiday by the Bay. Breakfast with Santa is every Sunday in December from 9-11am (except 12/25). There's no rsvp so just show up and the cost is just whatever breakfast items you order. This event is open to the public; however, their other holiday activities are only for hotel guests. They've also got ornament making, outdoor holiday movies, letters to Santa, holiday drinks and more if you plan to spend the night. More info
Hilton Bayfront
1 Park Blvd., Downtown/Embarcadero
619-564-3333
photo: Marriott Bayfront
RESIDENCE INN & SPRINGHILL SUITES (downtown/bayfront)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 4 from 11am-2pm
$25-$65
Get festive this Christmas and enjoy our Santa Brunch event at the Marriott Bayfront! Fun, festive holiday activities for kids, storytelling, games and coloring, live holiday music, brunch buffet and meet & greet with Santa. Event will be outside on the rooftop patio with heaters & fire pits. Festive party favors for children and drink specials for adults. More info
MENU: fresh fruit, pastries & danishes, yogurt station, cage-free scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, peppers & onions, chilaquiles, mac & cheese, french toast sticks and assorted desserts.
COST: $65/adults; $25/kids
Check-in starts at 10:30am, provide ID and proof of Eventbrite tickets. Take elevators next to yellow wall up to 5th floor.
Parking: secured garage self-parking at the hotel as well as valet services and private pay lots nearby.
Residence Inn & Springhill Suites Marriott Bayfront
Harbor & Sky Rooftop Restaurant
900 Bayfront Court, San Diego, CA 92101
619-831-0224
photo: Neiman Marcus
NEIMAN MARCUS at FASHION VALLEY MALL (Mission Valley)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Sat. Dec. 3 at 9am or Sun. Dec. 11 at 10am
$65/adult; $55/ages 3+; Free for under 3
Reserve your spot here for Dec. 3
Reserve your spot here for Dec. 11
(these will sell out!)
Neiman Marcus San Diego has a festive morning feast featuring a very special visitor all the way from the North Pole! Enjoy a delicious breakfast in their Zodiac restaurant set to holiday music, drop your wish list in our North Pole Express mailbox & take home a complimentary photo of your family with Santa Claus! Event is located on the 3rd floor next to housewares in the Zodiac restaurant.
MENU: Brioche French Toast with wipped cream, fresh berries and Vermont maple syrup. Scrambled eggs, apple wood smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, crispy red bliss potatoes with red peppers & onions. Winter fruit compote. Coffee/Tea/Juice, Additional specialty beverages available for purchase.
COST: $55-$65
Tickets are required for everyone attending the event even if you're not eating. Your ticket includes Breakfast, Service Charge & Tax. Eventbrite Fees will be added on to final cost. Children under 3 do NOT require a ticket.
Neiman Marcus at Fashion Valley Mall
7027 Friars Rd., Mission Valley
619-692-9100
photo: @amandaasmith13 (pics 1-2); La Valencia Hotel (pic 3)
LA VALENCIA HOTEL (La Jolla)
STORYTIME BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 3, 10, 17 & 18 from 9am-2pm
$unk
Santa's coming to the Pink Lady! Enjoy the Mediterranean Room's decadent brunch menu including the La V cinnamon roll, eggs Benedict and more, plus a visit from Santa himself. Santa will be there spreading holiday cheer from 11:00am-1:00pm. Now accepting brunch reservations through OpenTable. More info
YOUR REVIEWS: "Oh my gosh I LOVED it. Food was impeccable and drinks were so delicious. Service was fantastic." "He was so sweet too! And took SO much time talking to her." "Then he read a story to the kids in the lounge near the end of the brunch. Very cool experience. I’m so glad you posted about it I never would have known."
La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037
855-476-6870
PARK DE LA CRUZ COMM CTR (City Heights)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 10 from 11:30am-2:30pm
$free only for participants of Therapeutic Recreation Services
Reserve your spot here (by 12/1/22!)
This is a Kid Zone event only for participants of the San Diego Parks & Rec THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL SERVICES, ages 3-12 and their families. To have your child involved with Therapeutic Recreational Services, please call 619-525-8247.
Enjoy a delicious brunch with your family and meet Santa! We will have fun games and activities for everyone to enjoy. Brunch will be served from 11:30am – 1pm at Park de la Cruz Community Center (3901 Landis St., 92105). Gifts will be provided for registered children ages 3 – 12 only. This is a family and friends event, anyone wanting to participate in the brunch must register online by 12/1/22. NO supervision will be provided.
Park de la Cruz Comm Ctr
3901 Landis St., San Diego, CA 92105
619-525-8247
sandiego.gov/park-and-recreationa/activities/trs
photo: Parkway Plaza
PARKWAY PLAZA MALL (El Cajon)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 10 from 9:30-11am
Santa is ready to sit down with you and yours for a delicious breakfast in the food court on 12/10 from 9:30am-11am. Snap pictures with the jolly old elf in front of some beautifully decorated classic cars after you finish up your pancakes, bacon, and coffee.
Buddy the Elf and the dancing tree will be joining us, spreading their holiday cheer, and taking selfies with guests. Don't miss out on this family fun breakfast and the chance to capture that perfect holiday photo with Santa and Buddy! More info
COST: $5/adults; $3/ages 3+; Free for under 3
Parkway Plaza Mall
415 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-579-9932
photo: Chula Vista Golf Course
CHULA VISTA GOLF COURSE (Bonita/Chula Vista)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 11 from 10am, 12pm
$18-$35
Brunch with Santa at the Chula Vista Golf Course restaurant. There are two seatings at 10am and 12pm. Santa will be available for photos along with a snow machine (not sure if it's bubble snow or real snow) and possibly a cookie decorating station (pending confirmation).
MENU: Brunch buffet with carving station, omelet station, salads, desserts, lunch & breakfast items and bottomless mimosas.
RSVP to Rebecca Del Toro (619-479-4141 ext. 225 or email RDelToro@ChulaVistGC.com).
Chula Vista Golf Course
4475 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902
619-479-4141
photo: La Gran Teraza USD
LA GRAN TERAZA (USD Campus Linda Vista)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 11 from 10am-1:30pm
$30-$60
Holiday Brunch with Santa and free photos. Details here
COST: $30/kids 6-12; $59.59/adults 12+; Free for 5 and under w/ paid adult.
MENU: link
La Gran Teraza at USD
Hahn University Center
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
619-849-8205
photo: San Diego Metro KOA Resort
SAN DIEGO METRO KOA RESORT (Chula Vista)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, for KOA guests only
2022: Sundays Dec 4, 11 & 18 from 8-10:30am
Your Christmas wish has come true, Santa Claus is coming to the San Diego KOA! Santa will be looking for you during the poolside breakfast to hear if you've been naughty or nice. The elves at the Sandcastle Cafe will be cooking up peppermint mochas, Christmas cookie lattes. He'll be available for photos and he may even have a Christmas treat for you! More info
In addition to breakfast with Santa, you'll find a very San Diego Christmas at the KOA all month long with sandcastle snowmen, candy cane scavenger hunts, night light train rides & tree lighting. It's warm enough to swim, but cozy enough for campfire cuddles and s'mores. This is how we do Christmas San Diego-style! See weekend event details here! Dec. 1-4, Dec. 8-11, Dec. 15-18
San Diego Metro KOA Resort
111 North 2nd Ave., Chula Vista
619-427-3601
photo: Joe's Crab Shack
JOE'S CRAB SHACK (Oceanside & Embarcadero/Convention Center)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 17 from 8-10am
$10-$17
Reserve your spot here for Oceanside
Reserve your spot here for Embarcadero/Convention Center
Santa is inviting you to join him for BREAKFAST at the Shack! Come meet Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas over a delicious breakfast for adults and kids. Have a jolly morning enjoying holiday activities, games to win prizes, and taking your own photos with Santa. Here’s your chance to make memories with the man himself, Santa Claus!
COST: $16.99/adults; $9.99/kids; free for under 3 don't need a ticket; limited seating available
Tickets are required for everyone attending the event even if you're not eating. All Children must be accompanied by an Adult, Adults and Children have to purchase a ticket in order to attend the event. Tickets are non-refundable. Price includes gratuity & tax.
MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns, Texas Toast, Orange Slices
Joe's Crab Shack
525 E Harbor Dr., Convention Center; 619-233-7391
314 Harbor Dr., Oceanside; 760-722-1345
photo: @famdiego
BIRDSEYE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT (La Jolla)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 17, 18, 23 & 24 from 10a-2p
$pay for what you order
Santa’s coming to town!🎅 Littles will have a blast meeting Santa and decorating their own pancakes while you enjoy holiday cocktails, a delicious menu and spectacular views of La Jolla Shores! Come celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones on the rooftop! 🎄 More info
MENU: Kids' decorate your own pancakes (3 small gingerbread-man shaped pancakes come with sprinkles, m&ms and whipped cream), eggs/potatoes/bacon plate, avocado toast, chilaquiles to name a few.
COSTS: $pay for what you order. There is a $9 surcharge for Santa Brunch (worth it!).
PARKING: $15 valet for 3 hours (worth it!)
Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant
(on top of the Cormorant Boutique Hotel)
1110 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037
888-419-6094
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BERNARDO WINERY (Rancho Bernardo)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 14-18 from 9-10:30
$35-$55, buy online
Breakfast with Santa is back this year, every morning during the week of Holiday Nights! Choose from 5 mornings to meet with Santa in a relaxing covered outdoor venue at the winery. Enjoy a morning of entertainment for children, including a visit with Santa, a delicious hot breakfast, special up-close encounters with Wild Wonders animal friends, face-painting and balloon sculptures by Santa's Elves, cookie and ornament making and more! Parents and grandparents can sit back and enjoy breakfast and mimosas while the kiddos enjoy all of the entertainment and a one on one meeting with Santa. More info
MENU: Mini Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Platter with Honey Yogurt, Bacon and sausage, Scrambled eggs, Assortment of breakfast pastries (Danishes, Bagels and cream cheese, butter, jam), Tofu Scramble, Orange and Apple Juice, Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate. Breakfast is served from 9-10:30am.
COSTS: $55/adults; $35/kids 2-12; Free for under 2. Limited seating available, must purchase tickets online in advance.
Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo
858-487-1866
photo: SeaWorld San Diego
SEAWORLD (Mission Bay)
HOLLY JOLLY BRUNCH WITH ORCAS & SANTA
2022: Dec. 1-31 at 11am or 1pm
$30-$50 + park admission
Enjoy a delicious chef crafted meal on a private poolside patio next to Orca Whales with a special visit from Santa! Santa's Holly Jolly Brunch is an hour long experience on select dates during Christmas Celebration. More info
Advanced reservations are recommended as some seating times do sell out quickly. Day-of reservations can be made at the ticket booths or Guest Services just inside the park; if space is available.
COST: $49.99/ages 10+; $29.99/ages 3-9; Free for ages 0-2
(There are no discounts for pass members this year.)
*Children must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. *Park admission is not included but is required.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 SeaWorld Dr., Mission Bay
619-222-4732
photo: Sesame Place San Diego
SESAME PLACE (Chula Vista)
COOKIES WITH COOKIE MONSTER
2022: Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31; Jan. 1, 7-8
Times are at 11:30am, 1pm or 2pm
$40 + park admission
C is for Cookie when you join Cookie Monster to enjoy Cookie Monster's favorite snack! This fun-filled family experience features meet and greet opportunities with Cookie Monster and milk in fun refillable mugs. More info
COST: $39.99/pp
(There's no pass member discount this year.)
*Children must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. *Park admission is not included but is required.
Sesame Place San Diego
2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-943-3566
HAVE FUN! 🎅🏻
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