Seasonal & Holidays
Where To See Santa In Dana Point This Christmas Season
From malls and department stores to small-town parades, the Patch elves have found the best spots to make your photo with Santa reservation.
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DANA POINT, CA — Visits and pictures with Santa are treasured traditions for many Dana Point families. For them, there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.
On Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, Dana Point residents will enjoy a visit from Santa at the Dana Point Harbor. For more information, visit the harbor's website.
Around the area, residents have the chance to meet Santa at the following locations:
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- Santa's Village, South Coast Plaza — 3333 Bristol St.
- Knott's Merry Farm, Knott's Berry Farm — 8039 Beach Blvd.
- Santa's Village, Brea Mall — 1065 Brea Mall.
Santa arrived Nov. 5 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.
Santa will also be at Macy’s stores in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Orlando.
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JC Penney stores, including stores in Orange County, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.
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