Pancakes With Santa! 18 Breakfasts and Brunches With Santa in and Near LA!
Breakfast with Santa in LA is the coziest way to see the big guy this season: pancakes, hot cocoa and an unhurried visit instead of an hour in a mall line. We rounded up 18 breakfasts and brunches with Santa in and near Los Angeles for 2026, from a Malibu City Hall morning and a farm breakfast in Santa Clarita to an oceanfront ballroom at Terranea and a seaside brunch in Huntington Beach.
Many of these seatings sell out weeks ahead, and a few 2026 details are still being announced, so we've clearly marked anything that isn't confirmed yet. Book early, charge your camera and come hungry.
Key Takeaways
Book early: Hotel and resort breakfasts with Santa often sell out by early December.
Splurge pick: Terranea's Polar Express–themed Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 19, with ocean views in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Budget picks: City-run breakfasts in Malibu, La Verne and Riverside, plus a free Breakfast with Santa morning at Riverside's Hunt Park.
Earliest date: Paséa Hotel & Spa's Brunch with Santa in Huntington Beach on Sunday, Nov. 29.
Busiest Saturday: Dec. 12, with at least six Santa breakfasts across SoCal.
Still TBA: 2026 details for the Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, Parkers' Lighthouse, 2nd & PCH and SkyPark breakfasts.
Breakfast With Santa in Los Angeles and the Westside
These close-to-home picks are easy wins for city families, from a Beverly Hills classic to a laid-back morning at Malibu City Hall.
100 N La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Price: $25 per person
Parking: Check the restaurant's website for parking details.
It's technically lunch, but this Beverly Hills landmark is too festive to skip. Lawry's has been carving prime rib tableside since 1938, and in December the dining room feels like a holiday time capsule, with Santa stopping by for a midday visit. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
Parent Tip: Call ahead to ask about the kids' menu and Santa's schedule, and plan to dress up a little. This is a white-tablecloth kind of afternoon.
Malibu City Hall
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd
Malibu, CA 90265
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 AM
Price: $10 per person ages 2 and up; kids under 2 are free
Parking: Check the city's website for parking details.
The City of Malibu's beloved holiday morning brings Santa to City Hall for a casual community breakfast. It's a relaxed, small-town alternative to big hotel brunches, and one of the best deals on this list.
Parent Tip: Registration is required and spots fill up fast, so sign up as soon as the city opens registration.
Breakfast With Santa in the San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita and Conejo Valley
Head east or north for a community brunch, pancakes on a working farm and a festive hotel celebration in Thousand Oaks.
La Verne Community Center
3680 D Street
La Verne, CA 91750
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 to 11 AM
Price: $15 per person
Parking: Check the city's website for parking details.
La Verne's community brunch is a sweet, low-key way to meet Santa without a big-ticket price. You will have the opportunity to take holiday-themed pictures with your family, build ornaments, take pictures with Santa, and enjoy a hand-crafted hot chocolate. A pancake breakfast-themed brunch will be served.
Parent Tip: Register everyone in your group, grown-ups included. Each guest needs a spot.
30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
When: Saturdays and Sundays, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026, 8 to 10 AM
Price: $25 per child, $30 per adult or $100 for a family four-pack
Parking: Check the farm's website for parking details.
Pancakes on a working farm, followed by a whole morning of holiday fun. Breakfast includes pancakes with toppings, coffee and orange juice, time and photos with Santa, a letter to Santa, private entry to the Festive Petting Zoo, early entry to Holidays at the Farm and a reserved spot for the Holiday Parade.
Parent Tip: Budget for extras like pony rides, the caroling wagon ride and Santa's Farm Helpers Train, which are sold separately.
75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 AM to 1 PM
Price: Tickets start at $30
Parking: Check the hotel for parking details.
This Conejo Valley brunch serves up a festive meal, hot cocoa, holiday crafts and a special photo with Santa. Kids also get a chance to share their wish lists with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Parent Tip: The late-morning start is perfect for families with early nappers or kids who aren't morning people.
Breakfast With Santa in the South Bay and Long Beach
The coast delivers some of the most memorable Santa breakfasts around, from a Palos Verdes resort ballroom to brunch aboard a historic ocean liner.
Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes Ballroom
100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, seatings at 9:30 and 10:30 AM
Price: $148.76 adults, $65.63 ages 5 to 12, $32.08 ages 3 to 4, free for ages 2 and under
Parking: Resort parking fees apply; ask about validation when you book.
This is our splurge pick of the season. Terranea's 2026 Breakfast with Santa rolls out a Polar Express theme in the resort's Palos Verdes Ballroom, with a holiday breakfast, kids' activities and keepsake moments with Santa, all with the Pacific just outside.
Make a day of it: the resort's Gingerbread House Workshop runs the same afternoon from 2 to 4 PM, and Cinema on the Coast screens Elf at 5:15 PM. Find more ideas in our Terranea holiday getaway guide.
Parent Tip: Choose the 9:30 AM seating if your little ones fade by late morning, and leave time for a stroll along the bluffs after breakfast.
Hesse Park
30940 Hawthorne Blvd
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Price: Listed at registration
Parking: Check the city's website for parking details.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks Department hosts this Breakfast with Santa through its REACH program at Hesse Park, a welcoming neighborhood option for Peninsula families.
Parent Tip: New to REACH? Email reach@rpvca.gov before you enroll, since first-time families need to sign up for the program first.
Café Scuba, Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
When: 2026 dates TBA
Price: $30-$90
Parking: Check the Aquarium's website for parking details.
In past seasons, the Aquarium's Breakfast with Santa served a buffet in Café Scuba with a visit from Surfer Santa and the Aquarium's mascots dressed for the holidays, plus time to explore the galleries afterward. Watch the event page for 2026 dates.
Parent Tip: Reservations have been taken by phone at (562) 590-3100 in past years, so call as soon as dates are posted.
1126 Queens Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90802
When: Select December Sundays
Price: Check the website
Parking: Check the Queen Mary's website for parking details.
Brunch aboard a 1930s ocean liner? Yes, please. The Queen Mary's Royal Sunday Brunch has welcomed Santa on select December Sundays with a holiday spread and festive entertainment, and the ship has also offered separate Pictures with Santa sessions.
Parent Tip: Arrive early to explore the decks and snap photos in front of the ship's famous red smokestacks before you sit down.
435 Shoreline Village Dr
Long Beach, CA 90802
When: 2026 date TBA
Price: 2026 prices TBA
Parking: Check Shoreline Village for parking details.
This annual Shoreline Village breakfast benefits the child life program at MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. The best part? In past years, Santa has arrived by yacht.
Parent Tip: Reservations have been made by phone in past years, so watch the hospital's events page for the 2026 announcement.
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7515 Carson Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90808
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9 to 11 AM
Price: $27.94 Holly Jolly Breakfast (food only) or $33.01 Santa's Ultimate Workshop (food and play), plus a booking fee; kids under 2 are free
Parking: Check the venue for parking details.
Pancakes and arcade games before the doors open to the public? Kids will think they hit the jackpot. Both tickets include a breakfast banquet, unlimited soda and juice, a photo with Santa, holiday crafts and letters to Santa, and the food-and-play ticket adds a $10 Power Card with three hours of unlimited video games.
Parent Tip: Tickets are non-refundable, so lock in your plans before you buy.
Breakfast With Santa in Orange County
OC families can choose from a museum breakfast, a beachside hotel brunch, a Downtown Disney classic and a clifftop resort buffet.
The Children's Museum at La Habra
301 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8 am - 1 pm
Price: $20 - $25 per person
Parking: Check the museum's website for parking details.
Enjoy a Full Pancake Breakfast to warm your belly and heart. Create your cozy holiday drink at the Hot Chocolate Bar with all the toppings. Capture a magical moment at the Santa Photo Op—don't forget your camera! Kids can unleash their creativity with Festive Crafts & Activities and receive a Holiday Goody Bag filled with treats. Plus, enjoy a Museum Admission Bonus with a complimentary ticket to The Children's Museum at La Habra for every attendee.
Parent Tip: This one is best for toddlers through early elementary kids. Plan to stay and play in the exhibits afterward. Pre-registration is required for all guests, including children ages 0–2.
Paséa Hotel & Spa, Sapphire Ballroom
21080 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, 9 AM to 3 PM
Price: $55 - $125
Parking: Check the hotel for parking details.
Paséa's fourth annual Brunch with Santa kicks off the season right after Thanksgiving. Grown-ups get a coastal buffet with shrimp cocktail, snow crab, oysters, poke and an omelet bar, while kids get their own spread of silver dollar pancakes, chicken tenders and tater tots, plus a holiday craft station and photos with Santa.
Parent Tip: Reservations are required and non-refundable, so book once your Thanksgiving weekend plans are set.
Downtown Disney District
1550 Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
When: 2026 dates are on the reservation page
Price: Prepaid; confirm current prices when you book
Parking: Check the Disneyland Resort website for Downtown Disney parking.
Santa heads upstairs at this Downtown Disney favorite for an Italian-style holiday breakfast. Kids 10 and under get a photo with Santa, a stuffed animal and a personalized stocking to take home.
Parent Tip: Reservations are prepaid for parties of 2 to 10. Afterward, stroll Downtown Disney to see the holiday decorations.
1 Ritz Carlton Dr
Dana Point, CA 92629
When: Sunday, December 20, 2026; Various Times
Price: $0 - $118.75
Parking: Check the resort for parking details.
High on the bluffs above the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel hosts a buffet-style Breakfast with Santa as part of its holiday lineup, with reservations through OpenTable.
Parent Tip: Ask about the resort's holiday tree lighting too, which has included photos with Santa.
Breakfast With Santa in the Inland Empire and the Mountains
Riverside's city programs are some of the most affordable Santa breakfasts in SoCal, and SkyPark serves breakfast in Santa's own village.
Orange Terrace Community Center
20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy
Riverside, CA 92508
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8 to 11 AM
Price: Free
Parking: Check the city's website for parking details.
The City of Riverside's neighborhood breakfast is a budget-friendly way to see Santa, with registration through RivReg.org or in person at the community center.
Parent Tip: Register early. City breakfasts fill up quickly once registration opens.
4015 Jackson St
Riverside, CA 92503
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 AM; activity sessions at 9, 10 and 11 AM
Price: Free2
Parking: Check the city's website for parking details.
This free morning from Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services includes Santa's elf workstation, where kids build a gift to take home, an edible craft and a photo stop at Santa's Cozy Corner.
Parent Tip: Call Hunt Park at 951-351-6132 to ask which session works best for your family.
28950 CA-18
Skyforest, CA 92385
When: November 7 – December 27, 2026 | Select Dates at 9 AM
Price: Adults $69, Children 3-17 and Seniors 65+ $59
Parking: Check the park's website for parking details.
Breakfast in Santa's own village in the San Bernardino Mountains is hard to beat. Breakfast with Santa and Tea with Mrs. Claus are separate tickets bought online in advance, and you'll need park admission or a pass too. Read more in our SkyPark at Santa's Village guide.
Parent Tip: Mountain roads can bring snow and traffic in December, so check road conditions and leave extra driving time.
Takeaway
From a $10 community breakfast at Malibu City Hall to Terranea's oceanfront Polar Express morning, breakfast with Santa in and near LA comes in every size and budget in 2026. Lock in the confirmed dates now, and keep an eye on the TBA spots as December gets closer.
Want more Santa time? Our guide to the best places to take photos with Santa in and near Los Angeles has dozens more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I have breakfast with Santa in Los Angeles?
In 2026, families can have breakfast with Santa at Malibu City Hall on Dec. 12, enjoy Lunch with Santa at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills on Dec. 19, book a farm breakfast at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita on December weekends, or splurge at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes on Dec. 19.
How much does breakfast with Santa cost near LA?
Prices range widely. Riverside's Hunt Park morning is free, Malibu's breakfast is $10 per person, and Gilchrist Farm starts at $25 per child. Resort breakfasts cost more: Terranea's 2026 Breakfast with Santa is $148.76 for adults and $65.63 for ages 5 to 12, fees included.
When should I book breakfast with Santa?
Book as soon as reservations open, ideally in early to mid-November. Hotel and resort seatings and city programs often sell out weeks before Christmas. If 2026 dates are still TBA, check the venue's holiday page weekly or call to ask when booking opens.
Is there a free breakfast with Santa near LA?
Yes. The City of Riverside's Breakfast with Santa at Hunt Park on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, is free, with activity sessions at 9, 10 and 11 AM. City-run breakfasts like Malibu's cost about $10 per person, making them budget-friendly alternatives to resort brunches.
Which breakfast with Santa is best for toddlers?
Shorter, smaller events work best for toddlers. The Children's Museum at La Habra, Malibu City Hall and the late-morning brunch at Thousand Oaks Inn are all relaxed, kid-sized options. Choose an early seating, bring a change of clothes and plan Santa photos before nap time.
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