Santa Back In Redondo Beach For Christmas: Where To See Him

REDONDO BEACH, CA — Santa Claus will be back in Redondo Beach this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.

Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.

Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person. In Redondo Beach, kids have several chances:

Santa Claus returns to Redondo Beach on his sleigh thanks to the Redondo Beach Police and Fire Associations. Routes will be at various times and places starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 15. For the full schedule and routes check the city's website.

Santa's sleigh ride will also come to Hermosa Beach on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more info visit the city's website.

Not just kids can meet Father Christmas, take your pet to meet Santa every Monday from Nov. 18 to Dec. 24 at Manhattan Village. Reservations are required and for more information visit the shopping center's website.

Santa will also be available for families to get photos at Manhattan Villiage until Christmas Eve. For more info and to view a schedule as well as make a reservation check out the shopping center's website.

Santa arrived Nov. 12 at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Santa’s Wonderland and will hold court through Christmas Eve. Reservations are encouraged.

JC Penney stores, including stores in Lakewood, Torrance and Carson, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18.