The 7th Annual Santa Stroll
Participants dress in Santa suits and stroll along the scenic beachfront Strand from Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach and back. The event includes a stage presentation, a pet costume contest, Santa's arrival, and photos with Santa. Guests can also explore a vendor exhibition and the Mychal's Kids Zone.
What to Expect
Beachfront 5K fun run and walk benefiting Mychal's Learning Place.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Hermosa Beach
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Mychal’s Learning Place
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, walkers, and dog owners
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults can choose Santa Suit Registration or Adult T-Shirt Registration, with the adult T-shirt option costing +$10 at every ticket tier. Children receive an event T-shirt with registration; dogs receive a bandana with registration. Santa suits, shirts, and bandanas are available while supplies last. – Get tickets
- Hours: 8:00 AM check-in; 8:00 AM check-in and vendor exhibition open; 8:30 AM stage presentation begins; 9:00 AM start and Santa kicks off the stroll.
- Accessibility: The 5K fun run, walk, and stroll is open to people of all abilities.
- Pets: Four-legged friends are welcome; dog registrations include a bandana.
Tips & Advice
- Pick up your Santa suit at Mychal's Café during the week before the event, because organizers strongly encourage early pickup and suits only last while supplies last.
- If you're picking up for more than five people, email Jillian at Mychal's ahead of time so they can have everything ready.
- Register kids early if you want them to get a Squishmallow, because only the first 350 children get one and they run out.
- Dress your dog up and come in time for the stage show, because the pet costume contest happens before the stroll starts.
- Line up in front if you plan to run, because walkers and strollers start behind the runners.
Special Events & Promotions
- The first 350 children to register get a holiday Squishmallow, while supplies last.
- This year's shirt and dog bandana have a new 2026 design: a Santa-and-beach postage stamp by Leyna Tran.
- Adults can upgrade from the Santa suit to the 2026 t-shirt for an extra fee.
- Fundraisers can win weekly prizes and incentives starting in November.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part?
It's a 5K fun run, walk or stroll for people of all abilities. There are registration options for adults, kids under 18 and dogs.
What comes with registration?
Adults get a Santa suit, or they can upgrade to a t-shirt. Kids get a festive t-shirt, and dogs get a bandana. Suits and shirts are available while supplies last.
Where do I pick up my Santa suit?
Pick up at Mychal's Café, 2302 Artesia Blvd. in Redondo Beach, on December 4–5 or December 7–11. You can also pick up at Hermosa Pier on the morning of the event. Nothing is mailed.
What happens before the stroll starts?
Check-in and the vendor exhibition open first. Then the stage show has a pet costume contest, a warm-up and Santa's arrival. Runners line up in front, with walkers and strollers behind. After the start, Mychal's Kids Zone and photos with Santa open.
Can I take part if I can't make it on the day?
Yes, you can register to walk virtually. Packets aren't mailed, so stop by during pickup if you want one. If you change your mind, you can just show up and walk.
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