Santa Photos by the Sea in Del Mar Village at Del Mar Plaza – Del Mar, CA

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Del Mar, CA. Happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Del Mar Plaza. Doors open at 1:00 PM.

Bring your family to Del Mar Plaza for a professional photo with Santa!

Join the Del Mar Village Association and Del Mar Plaza for photos with Santa! Dress up the kids (or dogs!) and take your holiday photos in true Del Mar style, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Reservations are per family per session, with the photos delivered to your phone instantly. Your reservation includes two (2) or four (4) photos with Santa and a holiday-themed giveaway for the kids in your group, plus kids can write and send letters to Santa before meeting the jolly old man himself.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Tickets will be available for purchase onsite but we strongly suggest pre-registering by purchasing a ticket via Eventbrite ahead of time. Santa Photos conclude at 5:00 pm, and the line for onsite ticket purchasers will cut off at 4:30 in order to ensure everyone has their photo taken, so please plan to arrive before then.

Net proceeds from Santa Photos by the Sea benefit DMVA so it can continue its mission supporting Del Mar small businesses to keep our downtown vibrant and welcoming to locals and visitors alike.

For more information about all holiday season happenings in Del Mar Village, click here.