Come Celebrate Christmas in Santa Monica, CA!

Where there is unforgettable Santa Monica coffee, there is also holiday joy! If you can hardly wait for Christmas, then you need to come down to the heart of Silicon Beach and check out all of the can’t-miss events coming near you! 

Breakfast with Santa Benefitting Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the Santa Monica Place | Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9 – 10 AM

Help children in need have the best holiday they can this year. You can do it by attending this fun event held by Saint Jude’s! Come along and dance along to holiday tunes while having Santa Monica breakfast with Santa Claus himself! It’s a guaranteed way to reserve your spot on his “Nice” list! (But we know our readers will do it regardless because of the kindness in their hearts)

Montana Avenue’s Annual Holiday Walk | Friday, December 3, 2022, 10 AM – 6 PM

The Holiday Walk on Santa Monica’s very own Montana Avenue is one of the most anticipated holiday events near Los Angeles this year. Join the local carolers for some Christmas treats (including the best Santa Monica coffee!), shopping, and even more live entertainment! It’s an ideal event to take the kids to. 

Brunch with Santa Paws at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 AM – 1 PM

It turns out you’ll have more than one chance to meet jolly ol’ Saint Nicholas this Saturday! This time, he’ll be taking photos with all of the pups of West Los Angeles! You’ll definitely want to save your picture for every future Christmas! 

Family Flicks: Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hammer Museum | Sunday, December 4, 2022, 11 AM

Enjoy Tim Burton’s classic 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas with your entire family on the first Sunday in December. This movie has been beloved for generations because of how unique of a holiday movie it is. It’s not only perfect for not fans of Halloween but those who love Christmas, as well! We would love to see you there!

Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run | Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8 AM

Starting at the famous Venice sign at Pacific & Windward Ave, you will have the opportunity to participate in the 39th annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run. Don’t wait until New Year’s Day to get your body moving when you can do it right now! And here’s an idea: why not treat yourself by stopping by a famous Santa Monica coffee shop afterward?

Holiday Fun 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon Hosted by A Better World Running at Crescent Bay Park | Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 7:30 AM

Just because the home of the best Santa Monica breakfast will be closed on Christmas Day doesn’t exempt you from having any fun outside of typical holiday festivities! You will have another chance to go on a rewarding run during the month of December, but this time you get to choose how far you want to go! Sign up for the 5K, the 10K, or the 15K – and be sure to invite your jogging buddies, too!