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Breakfast with Santa in Los Angeles—Plus Holiday Teas with the Nutcracker and Mrs. Claus!

Pick a festive pancake to dine on with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa's Village via Facebook
Pick a festive pancake to dine on with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo courtesy of SkyPark at Santa's Village via Facebook
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Share breakfast with Santa and more tasty treats at these spots where kids can dine with the man of the hour.

Santa has a broad face and a round little belly, that shakes when he laughs like a bowl full of jelly, but to keep it that way, Santa needs breakfast. Thankfully, in December, he often takes his sleigh down to SoCal for a breakfast with Santa for all the kiddos on the nice list. Make your little elves' Christmas season all the more magical and eat a meal with the man in the big red suit. Prefer another meal? We've got some seasonal and festive teas with the Nutcracker or Mrs. Claus, too. Many of these dining experiences fill up quickly and require reservations in advance, so plan and book ahead.  

Looking for more opportunities to meet Santa? He can often be found on a Polar Express train and other holiday trains, posing for a Santa picture, and at Christmas tree lighting celebrations. For all the most festive events around town this season, check our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families.

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Breakfast with Santa at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita. Photo courtesy of the farm
Breakfast with Santa at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita. Photo courtesy of the farm

Breakfast with Santa in Los Angeles

Breakfast with Santa at SkyPark at Santa's Village

Lake Arrowhead
Friday & Saturday, November 18, 2022 - January 8, 2023
Dine on a delectable spread of breakfast breads, waffles, scrambled eggs, elves' casseroles, and more with Santa himself at this magical event in SkyPark at Santa's Village. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Downtown Disney

Anaheim
Saturday & Sunday, November 26, 2022 - December 24, 2022 (Plus additional dates the week of Christmas.)
Make your Christmas even more magical with a delicious breakfast with jolly old St. Nick. Santa and his elves attend breakfasts and brunches at Catal in Downtown Disney for a huge gourmet breakfast. Every child under 10 receives a personalized stocking, a stuffed animal, and additional treats to take home.  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa Claus

Santa Monica
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Santa Monica Place is excited to bring back this family-fun event filled with kid-friendly activities including crafts, face-painting, special musical performances, and snacks along with an appearance by Santa Claus. READ MORE

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Santa Clarita
Saturday & Sunday, December 4 - 18, 2022
Enjoy pancakes with Santa before a morning exploring Gilchrist Farm. The pancake breakfast includes access to the petting zoo and a reserved spot for the holiday parade. Santa will mingle with the children, tell stories, and take photos. This pancake breakfast is one of the best values we've found in the city. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Loews Seaside Holidays

Santa Monica
December 4, 11, and 18, 2022
Santa is hitting up the coastline at this delicious breakfast buffet at Loews Santa Monica Beach. As a part of its Seaside Holidays celebration, Loews hosts a breakfast buffet complete with mimosas for mom and dad. Kids enjoy crafting reindeer antlers, taking photos with Santa, meeting Santa's magical elf, and more.  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus

Topanga Canyon
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Enjoy a gourmet breakfast fit for Santa Claus himself at Neiman Marcus Topanga Canyon.  Breakfast pastries, brioche French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and so much more are on the menu. There is plenty of hot chocolate and hot coffee to go around, with mimosas available for parents.  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa in Gardena

Gardena
Saturday, December 10, 2022
The City of Gardena hosts its annual breakfast with Santa at the Nakaoka Community Center. After a hearty meal, kids can take photos with Santa and enjoy festive entertainment. Come in your PJs!  READ MORE

Pancakes with Santa

Studio City
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Santa needs some nourishment before a day of toy-supervising and checking his lists (twice)! Kids can decorate cookies, get creative with Christmas arts and crafts, and take photos with Santa. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at The Promenade

Palos Verdes
Saturday, December 10, 2022
What could be more magical than a morning of silver dollar pancakes with Santa? This afforadable Santa breakfast at the Promenade Palos Verdes features pancakes, bacon, sausage and photo opportunities with the man of the hour. Choose a time slot at 8am, 9:10am, or 10:20am. Tickets are sold by Good Stuff.  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa - Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita
Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 2022
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in Santa Clarita for a morning of holiday stories over breakfast. The last day to secure your spot for this event is December 5, 2022.  READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo
Friday, December 16, 2022
Have a holly, jolly Christmastime morning with Santa at Aliso Viejo Ranch. Kids can ride the train, participate in arts and crafts, and listen to stories told by Santa while enjoying a festive breakfast.  READ MORE

Malibu Breakfast with Santa

Malibu
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Malibu serves up a tasty pancake breakfast with hot chocolate for families to enjoy.. The morning includes art activities, storytime with the Malibu Library, and photos with Surfing Santa and Mrs. Claus. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at Terranea

Rancho Palos Verdes
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Santa journeys from the North Pole for a buffet breakfast and photo opportunities in the ballroom. Families can enjoy bakery and waffle stations plus tons more piping hot food, a kids' buffet, festive crafts, and pictures with Santa. READ MORE
The Nutcracker Tea in Beverly Hills, photo courtesy of the event
The Nutcracker Tea in Beverly Hills, photo courtesy of the event

Other Holiday Meals and Teas for Kids in LA

The Nutcracker Tea

Beverly Hills
Saturday & Sunday, November 19 & 20, 2022
We'll come right out and say it: this event is an expensive cup of tea. However, along with the fancy tea party, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, guests are treated to a special, intimate performance of selections from Los Angeles Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, dancing with characters, shopping in the Winter Boutique, and photos with Santa, Clara, Nutcracker, and Baby Mouse.  READ MORE

Tea with Mrs. Claus

Lake Arrowhead
Saturday & Sunday, November 26, 2022 - January 8, 2022
Mrs. Claus brings out her collection of teacups and teapots for a one-of-a-kind tea party filled with lessons in etiquette, holiday stories, and plenty of tea and treats. READ MORE

Sugar Plum Tea

Mission Viejo
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Enjoy a magical Christmas tea with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy. This tea for all ages includes performances by the ballerinas at the Laguna Dance Theatre, photo opportunities with the cast, craft time, a dessert and beverage bar, and shopping at the Dew Drop Market.  READ MORE

Teddy Bear Tea at The Langham

Pasadena
December 4, 10, and 11, 2022
Teddy Bear Tea in The Langham Huntington Hotel Lobby Lounge is a long-time hotel holiday tradition. READ MORE

Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

Irvine
Select dates December 10 - 24, 2022
Festival Ballet Theatre's lavish production of the holiday classic features a cast of 150 dazzling dancers with colorful costumes and dazzling scenery.  READ MORE

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