Hundreds of Santas stroll the strand from Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach and back for the California Great Santa Stroll.

This festive 5K fun run/ walk/ stroll is part of a world competition for the most Santas gathered in one location.  Registration includes a full Santa suit or a festive t-shirt for adults, a t-shirt for kids, and medals for all.

Plus, the first 200 kids to register score a surprise from Squishmallow!

Other fun includes photos with Santa Claus, cookie decorating, face painting, coloring and more.

The California Great Santa Stroll is open all ages and abilities; 4-legged friends are welcome too! 

8am:  Check in begins

8:30am:  Stage presentations, including pet costume contest and warm-up

9am: Walk starts; Kids Zone opens,  photos with Santa.

The funds raised throughout this campaign directly benefit Mychal's Learning Place, a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing programs for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities as they strive to achieve their goals and dreams of living a more independent life.