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). Sensitive Santa visits often require advance reservations. Some are BYO camera where others have photographers on hand. Prices vary. Hop to Santa's Calendar.

Santa Claus arrives at Alameda South Shore Center at 11 am, November 29, 2019 and will be visiting with children throughout the season. More holiday festivities begin at 3 pm with an ornament decorating party culminating in a tree lighting at Center Court at 6 pm, followed by a performance by The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, a local dance group from Alameda.

Photos with Santa will continue through Dec. 24.

More holiday fun at South Shore Center!

These and other amazing family-friendly activities are listed on our 510families calendar of family fun. Santa Claus will be at Alameda South Shore Center many times throughout the 2019 holiday season for photos (even up to the last minute!). Pricing is from $25 to $50 with various packages available including frameable prints, keepsake keychains, and ornaments.

FYI, Mondays are Santa Paws pet nights from 4 pm to 8 pm on Dec. 2, 9, and 16.

See the cheat sheet of Santa sightings at the South Shore Center to the right. To find many more places where Santa and Mrs. Claus will touch down in the East Bay, 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.

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Find more over there >. Find more places to go this Christmas in our East Bay Holiday Activities Guide.