Santa Photo Experience at Santa Rosa Plaza
Families visit with Santa Claus and have professional photographers capture their holiday portraits. Guests can attend via reserved time slots or arrive as walk-up visitors up until closing time. After the session, visitors finalize their order and choose from a selection of photo packages.
What to Expect
Professional holiday photo sessions with walk-up visits welcome daily.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Santa Rosa
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Simon Property Group
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Park in deck #2 or #3 and enter through the lower level A Street doors.
- Accessibility: All venues are ADA/AODA compliant.
- Pets: Pets can visit Santa at Pet Photos with Santa on Nov 29. Service animals are always welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Book online to get half off a Shutterfly order, 10 free holiday cards and a video message from Santa before you go.
- Remember that Santa is closed Nov 16 to 19 and on Thanksgiving Day, so plan your visit around those days.
- Reschedule at least 48 hours ahead if your plans change, because cancelled reservations aren't refunded.
- Park in deck #2 or #3 and use the lower level A Street doors to get closest to Santa.
- Reserve early for Caring Santa on Dec 6 if your child needs a sensory-friendly visit, because reservations are required for that private session.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday, Nov 29, in the evening.
- Caring Santa on Sunday, Dec 6: a private, sensory-friendly session for children with special needs. Reservations are required, and one per family is enough.
- Online bookings get half off a Shutterfly order, 10 free holiday cards and a personalized video message from Santa.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation?
No. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing. If you book, your 15-minute slot is shared with other families.
What do I get for booking online?
Half off a Shutterfly order plus 10 free holiday cards, and a personalized video message from Santa from Portable North Pole before your visit. You can also reschedule for free up to 48 hours ahead.
Can I cancel a reservation?
You can reschedule up to 48 hours before through the confirmation email. Cancelled reservations aren't refunded, and all sales are final.
Who can be in the photo?
Santa is for all ages, and there's no limit on how many people can be in a photo. Santa will also hold babies.
Where should I park?
Park in deck #2 or #3 and come in through the lower level A Street doors.
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