Where to Have Breakfast With Santa in San Diego (Dec. 2023)
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!
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 reservation links are below.
(Please verify all info before going due to changes and human error.)
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PARKS & REC CENTERS (San Ysidro-->UTC)
2023: Dec. 1, 2, 9, 10 14, 15, 20 & 21 - COOKIES w/ Santa at various Parks & Rec Centers, FREE!!
2023: Dec. 3, 17 & 24 - Breakfast w/ Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 9 - Breakfast w/ Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23 - Storytime Brunch w/ Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 9 - Breakfast w/ Santa
2023: Dec. 10 - Brunch w/ Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 3, 10 & 17 - Breakfast w/ Santa (KOA guests only), included with stay
MEMORIAL RECREATION CENTER (Barrio Logan)
2023: Dec. 16 - Brunch w/ Santa, free!
PENN ATHLETIC FIELD (Paradise Hills)
2023: Dec. 16 - Brunch w/ Santa, free!
BIRDSEYE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT (La Jolla)
2023: Dec. 23 & & 24 - Breakfast w/ Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 13-17, 20-23 - Breakfast w/ Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 1-Jan. 7 - Holiday Brunch w/ Orcas & Santa, cost
2023: Dec. 3-Jan. 7 - Cookies w/ Cookie Monster, cost
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(be sure to double check the details before you go!)
🎅🏻🍪 PARKS & REC CENTERS (various, see below)
COOKIES WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 1, 2, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 21 at varios times & locations.
FREE!
Fri 12/1 from 4:30-6:30pm
Paradise Hills Rec Ctr 6610 Potomac St., San Diego, CA 92139
619-527-3419
Sat 12/2 from 10a-12pm
Serra Mesa Rec Ctr
9020 Village Glen Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 573-1408
Sat 12/9 from 10a-12p
Cabrillo Rec Ctr 3051 Canon St., San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 531-1534
Sat 12/10 from 1-4pm
*no food at this event, but there'll be games, crafts & Santa photos for an afternoon of fun with Santa
Santa Clara Rec Ctr 1008 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 581-9928
Thur 12/14 from 4:30-7:30pm
San Ysidro Comm Ctr 179 Diza Road, San Diego, CA 92173
(619) 424-0472
Fri 12/15 from 5-8pm
North Clairemont Rec Ctr 4421 Bannock Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 581-9926
Fri 12/15 from 5-8pm
Silver Wing Rec Ctr 3737 Arey Drive, San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-0465
Fri 12/15 from 5-7pm
Willie Henderson Sports Complex 1035 South 45th St., San Diego, CA 92113
619-527-3407
Wed 12/20 from 11am-1pm
Nobel Rec Ctr
8810 Judicial Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 552-1626
Wed 12/20 from 12:30-2pm
Doyle Rec Ctr
8175 Regents Road, San Diego, CA 92122
858-552-1612
Thur 12/21 from 12-2pm
Cesar Chavez Comm Ctr
455 Sycamore Road, San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 424-0464
🎅🏻🥞 HILTON BAYFRONT (Downtown/Embarcadero)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 3, 17, 24 from 9-11am
$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 at their Hudson & Nash restaurant. 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 storytime with Mrs. Claus, 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: Neiman Marcus
🎅🏻🥞 NEIMAN MARCUS at FASHION VALLEY MALL (Mission Valley)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2023: Sat. Dec. 9 at 9am
$65/adult; $55/ages 3+; Free for under 3
(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
2023: Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 9am-2pm
Santa visits from 11-1
$unk
Santa's coming to the Pink Lady! Enjoy the Mediterranean Room's decadent brunch menu including the La V cinnamon roll, fluffy pancakes, 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
photo: Parkway Plaza
🎅🏻🥞 PARKWAY PLAZA MALL (El Cajon)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 9 from 9-11am
$5-$10
Santa is ready to sit down with you and yours for a delicious breakfast in the food court. Enjoy a scrumptious menu featuring eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast, coffee/juices, and mouth-watering Cinnabons!
Kids can participate in holiday-themed crafting, and there'll be a chance to snap photos with Santa and his friends ELSA and OLAF! Experience the harmonious melodies of the Salvation Army brass ensemble while indulging in the holiday spirit. Don't miss this family-friendly breakfast event—it's the perfect opportunity to share your last-minute wish list with Santa and capture a memorable holiday photo More info
COST: $10/adults; $5/ages 3+; Free for under 3
Parkway Plaza Mall
415 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
619-579-9932
photo: La Gran Teraza USD
🎅🏻🥞 LA GRAN TERAZA (USD Campus Linda Vista)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 10 from 10am-1:30pm
$33-$65
Holiday Brunch with Santa and free photos. Details here
COST: $33/kids 6-12; $65/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
🎅🏻🥞 SAN DIEGO METRO KOA RESORT (Chula Vista)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, for KOA guests only
2023: Sundays Dec. 3, 10, 17 from 8-10:30am
$10-$15
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, Christmas scavenger hunts, candy bar bingo, letters to Santa, Christmas cotton candy, rock wall, night train rides, and the holiday camp site contest where you can win a free night for a 1st place decorated site. 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. 1-3, Dec. 7-10, Dec. 14-17
San Diego Metro KOA Resort
111 North 2nd Ave., Chula Vista
619-427-3601
🎅🏻🥞 MEMORIAL RECREATION CENTER (Barrio Logan)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 16 from 10am-2pm
FREE!
More Info (2nd page)
Join our Parks & Rec staff on Saturday December 16th 2023 for some FREE fun! And Bunch with Santa! Our family fun events will include games, jumpers, crafts and much more!! All ages are welcomed! Please contact Memorial Recreation center for more info.
Memorial Recreation Center
2902 Marcy Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
619-235-1125
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🎅🏻🥞 PENN ATHLETIC FIELD (Paradise Hills)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 16 from 10am-1pm
FREE!
No other info given. Call for details.
Penn Athletic Field Recreation Center
2555 Dusk Drive, San Diego, CA 92139
619-527-3458
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photo: @famdiego
🎅🏻🥞 BIRDSEYE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT (La Jolla)
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
2023: Dec. 23 & 24 from 9a-1p
$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
2023: Dec. 13-17, 20-23 from 9a-12p
$40-$75, buy online
Breakfast with Santa is back this year, every morning during the week of Holiday Nights! Choose your 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: $75/adults; $40/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
2023: Dec. 1-31, Jan. 1-7 at 1pm or 5pm
$50-$55 + 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
2023: Dec. 9-10, 16-31; Jan. 1 & 6
Times are at 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 5:30pm
$15 + 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: $14.99/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! 🎅🏻
THESE ARE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EVENTS FROM 2022 THAT HAVEN'T CONFIRMED YET FOR 2023. KEEPING THIS INFO IN CASE THEY GET SCEHDULED.
photo: Joe's Crab Shack
JOE'S CRAB SHACK (Oceanside & Embarcadero/Convention Center)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
2022: Dec. 17 from 8-10am
$10-$17
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
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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
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