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The Santa Experience in San Diego

A private, personalized Christmas experience with Santa

November 21 & 22

10 spots per day

10-15 Minutes

Of uninterrupted time with Santa

$99 Session Fee

Digital images and products are sold separately

Reserve your spot

Hillcrest Studio


Saturday, November 21st, 2026

Book your studio spot here

Coronado Beach


Sunday, November 22nd, 2026

Book your Coronado Spot Here

What Makes Our San Diego Santa Experience Different?

🎅 Their Own Time With Santa

No lines. No rushing. Just 10–15 minutes to enjoy the magic of Santa.

💌 A Personal Invitation

The magic begins before your session with a personalized invitation sent from Santa’s Workshop.

✨ Santa Knows Their Name

Santa greets your child by name and already knows a little about them, making the magic feel real from the very first hello.

🎁 A Gift Made Just for Them

A beautifully soft, premium teddy bear personalized with their name and handcrafted by Santa’s elves at the North Pole.

📸 The Moments In Between

Beyond the posed portraits, we capture the hugs, laughter, excitement, and genuine wonder as it happens.

🎄 More Than a Photo With Santa

A personalized Christmas experience designed to create a little magic they’ll remember long after Christmas is over.

Want to See How the Magic Unfolds?

What Families Are Saying

YOUR $99 SESSION FEE INCLUDES

✓ Private Santa Experience
✓ 10-15 minutes with Santa Glen
✓ Personalized invitation mailed to your child
✓ Personalized teddy bear from Santa's Workshop
✓ What-to-Wear Guide

Digital images and products are sold separately

5 IMAGES

$350

10 IMAGES

$499

ENTIRE GALLERY

$599
** BEST VALUE **

No purchase is required until you see your images.

VIEW CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKES & PRODUCTS

Meet Santa Glen

There’s something truly special about Santa Glen.

He meets every child exactly where they are with patience, warmth, and genuine connection.

Some run into his arms. Others take their time. Either way, he lets the magic unfold naturally.

From babies to teens, adults to puppies, Santa Glen has a way of making everyone feel seen, comfortable, and part of the magic.

The gallery says it all.

"He Made My Shy Kid Feel So Comfortable"

The Magic, According to Our Families

"Even my kids who cry through every photo were smiling — we're doing this every year now."

"Santa was top notch and Melissa was incredibly attentive."

 

"Made a Santa session with two newborns stress-free and captured the magic of their first Christmas."

Santa Sessions FAQ

Let Them Believe in the Magic a Little Longer.

November 21 & 22 · San Diego

$99 to reserve your experience

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  • THE SANTA EXPERIENCE
  • MINI SESSIONS
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    • NEWBORN SESSION
    • FRESH 48 SESSION
    • CAKE SMASH
  • INVESTMENT
    • PRICING INFO
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  • CONTACT