Surfing Santa Competition

Sat Dec 13, 2025
8:00am PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free to watch; Fee to enter
Location:
Salt Creek Beach
33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, CA, 92629
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Competitors surf the waves at Orange County's Salt Creek Beach dressed like Santa (or other holiday-inspired characters) every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Only in SoCal!

The event includes Stand Up Paddle Board competitions as well.

The website lists times for specific races once the schedule is set. The event is a charitable fundraiser sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

The first heats begin at 8am and continue all day until every Rudolph, Santa, and elf has ridden a wave. Those wanting to participate can register online, ($30 - $60).

Parking is available at Salt Creek Beach Parking lot.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.