Where to get photos with Santa in the East Bay

This year's list of Santa Claus photo locations is brought to you by Alameda South Shore Center.

Santa Claus is coming to town alright, but where? And when? So many parents really want to get that perfect Santa photo each Christmas season. Here are a gajillion wonderful opportunities (not to mention if you find Santa on a train or boat). Some are BYO camera where others have photographers on hand. Prices vary.

Santa Claus arrives in Alameda at South Shore Center on at 11am November 23rd for a tree lighting at Center Court at 6pm, followed by a performance by The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, a local dance group from Alameda. Photos with Santa will begin that same day and continue through Dec. 24th.

More holiday fun at South Shore Center!

• Movies: From Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, Alameda South Shore Center will show Holiday movies on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6:30pm in Neptune Court. Enjoy hot cocoa provided by Starbucks and fresh popcorn for a real movie experience!
• Reindeer games: South Shore Center will also have 9 reindeer scattered throughout the center for a Reindeer Scavenger Hunt from Nov. 23 – Dec. 24th. Each reindeer will have a unique QR code that’ll reveal retailer discounts and other special surprises. Promotions change weekly so stop by regularly to reveal something new.

Santa will be at Alameda South Shore Center many times throughout the 2018 holiday season for photos. Here's a cheat sheet, pricing is from $25 to $50 with various packages available.

To see the entire list of places where Santa and Mrs. Claus will touch down, keep reading. Our list will grow throughout the Christmas season as we discover Santa Claus in new places. Clicking the red title will take you right to our calendar entry with lots more info.

These and other amazing family-friendly activities are kept on our calendar. Find more over there >. Find more places to go this Christmas in our East Bay Holiday Activities Guide.

Thanks to Alameda South Shore Center for sponsoring this post. Ho ho ho!