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236 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Santa Cruz, CA

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Santiago's Magic

5.0 (11)
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8 Verified bookings
  • Boulder Creek, CA
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Kristen G. said “So thrilled for this holiday event! 2025 has been a hard year for my family, having Santiago perform at our holiday event was just perfect to lighten everyone’s hearts! Even stunned my SIL into...”
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Santa Mark @ Santa4California

5.0 (2)
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18 Verified bookings
  • Aromas, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $200
Peter M. said “Santa Mark really looks the part, and even more than that he lives the part. We have become friends and I highly recommend his Santa services. I hired him to do a senior home event and the client...”
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Santa Dale

5.0 (7)
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25 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
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Norah S. said “Santa Dale truly made our company Christmas party magical. He was great with the kids and parents and worked with us on how to execute our big surprise santa reveal. We would love to hire him back for...”
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Elegance Henna Tattoo and Facepaint

5.0 (6)
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6 Verified bookings
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Arundhati R. said “I had such a beautiful experience with this henna artist! From start to finish, everything was handled with so much care and professionalism. The designs were incredibly detailed and creative, and you...”
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Santa Q

4.86 (34)
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100 Verified bookings
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Santa Cruz
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Melissa K. said “Santa was absolutely amazing! He was so sweet, patient, and kind. He’s the real deal straight from the North Pole. The kids were completely in awe from the moment he arrived. He made everyone feel...”
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Draco the Juggler

5.0 (9)
13 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Juggler / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $300
Raymon C. said “The amazing performance was enjoyed by staff. He was able to also teach the kids and parents about how to juggle. His passion came through and really helped keep peoples attention.”
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Happily Ever Laughter

5.0 (15)
22 Verified bookings
  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $375
Momoko T. said “Me. River was entertaining and fun!”
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The Foam Crew

  • San Jose, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Catering to a wide range of occasions from birthday parties and school events to corporate gatherings and community celebrations, The Foam Crew creates a fun...
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AishusLettersNStrokes

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $200 – $2,000 per event
AishusLettersNStrokes brings live calligraphy and on-site engraving to weddings and events across the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in Santa Clara, I create...
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Santa Vern

5.0 (9)
  • Seaside, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $250 per hour
Stephanie C. said “I have used Santa Verne for family events and business events. Our business event every year is for senior citizens Christmas dinner of about 75-100 residents. Our seniors often are alone and don’t...”
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Santa John, the San Jose Santa

4.93 (57)
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135 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Jennifer J. said “Santa John was a spectacular edition to our family Christmas gathering. He arrived promptly and looked amazing. He delivered gifts to family members and was really engaging with my 3yr old great...”
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MejiaArts

4.93 (61)
126 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $150 per hour
Anna V. said “Such a Professional!! Absolutely love the Art, everyone loved his Artwork, Thank You. ”
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Caricaturist Nito Gomez

4.80 (1)
3 Verified bookings
  • Salinas, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $125 – $150 per hour
Elizabeth A. said “Nito was not only professional, but friendly as well. He worked a huge event for my school (basically drawing for four hours straight) and did it without complaint. He showed up on time and ready to...”
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Prohibition Casino Parties

5.0 (10)
21 Verified bookings
  • Fremont, CA
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $500
Jenny K. said “Ryan and his crew were amazing very friendly everyone had a lot of fun. Everybody had a great time with them. Felt comfortable and relaxed.”
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Neo Performer

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  • San Jose, CA
  • Fire Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Professional circus artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in fire arts, object manipulation, and dynamic movement. My skills include fire poi,...
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Santa Steve

5.0 (3)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Felton, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $200
Nina V. said “We hosted a Brunch with Santa at a private country club for our Members, their children and guests. Santa Steve was perfect - from photos to interacting with each table, posing with adults for...”
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Celebrations with a Sparkle

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings
  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $200
Katie S. said “Jem was a very calming yet energetic presence at my son's party. She is able to communicate well with children but also teach them boundaries and have them follow directions. She showed up very well...”
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Michelle Garzone Caricatures

5.0 (3)
3 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $145 per hour
Navya P. said “We had Michelle for a graduation party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the concept and how the drawings turned out. Really recommend her for any future events!”
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Sacred Mud Henna

5.0 (3)
7 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • $150 – $900 per event
Signe C. said “Rica came and delivered! Blended right in with the group. Open, accommodating, relatable, friendly, a joy to be around. Experienced, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant. Highly recommed”
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Wisteria's Faerie Creations

5.0 (10)
10 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • $110 – $125 per event
Lynn said “I had a great experience! She was able to organize kids when I was not ready. She was professional and kids were super excited before and after having their face / arm painted.”
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SmileyOrca Face Painting

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $175
SmileyOrca provides professional Face Painters and Natural Henna Artists for parties in the Monterey Bay Area. Holding your party in our service area? Call us...
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Party Wave Face Paint and Tattoos

1 Verified booking
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $225
Hi! I am Jenny, I can face paint and provide glitter tattoos or henna for your event or party. I have 12 years experience. @party_wave_face_painting on IG
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Primal Henna Arts

5.0 (2)
5 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $130 per hour
Grace G. said “Silvana is very accommodating and easy to contact. Her set up is beautiful and authentic! Hiring her is a must!!!”
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Open-hearted Qigong & Meditation

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Felton, CA
  • Yoga Instructor / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $500 – $5,000 per event
Heather J. said “Edward was fantastic and the client really loved his guided meditation. Would highly recommend!”
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Tails of Redwood Trails Petting zoo

5.0 (2)
9 Verified bookings
  • Felton, CA
  • Petting Zoo / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $150 – $1,500 per event
Activities D. said “Our residents had a wonderful time hanging out with the animals today. Thank you for sharing them with us.”
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FUNtastic Designs by Marce Uriarte

5.0 (5)
2 Verified bookings
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Valentin A. said “I was looking for a face painter for my daughter's birthday party. A friend of mine recommended Marce who was the face painter at her son's party. Long story short, Marce was great, easy to work with,...”
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Miss Molly Bubbles

5.0 (8)
17 Verified bookings
  • Campbell, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300 – $500 per event
Diane J. said “Miss Molly was fantastic! She was responsive and really easy to coordinate with for our event. We had a group of pretty rambunctious little girls and she was able to wrangle them and keep them...”
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Nanbo Wan

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings
  • Campbell, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $100 per hour
Raj P. said “Kids and adults enjoyed her arts. ”
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Santa Jeff

2 Verified bookings
  • Gilroy, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $300 per hour
Real Bearded Santa Claus for events public or private events; Santa visits with children and/or adults includes photo ops, meet & greets, etc. (With or...
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Painting Party

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Gilroy, CA
  • Painting Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Netanel H. said “Tammy was phenomenal. She put in a lot of effort in prepping. Was interactive was very clear. We would definitely recommend it to others as well as have the opportunity to work with her again”
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Glitter Faces

2 Verified bookings
  • Gilroy, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for pricing
Professional face painter with 10 years of experience. Others services I offer are Balloon Twisting, Glam Bar, Glitter Tattoos, Henna, Slime Party, Bubble Dance...
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Party FUNdamentals

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Starts at $200
Deepika said “Nisha did a wonderful job organizing a music themed escape room party for kids. She had a mix of physical and mental activities that kept everyone engaged. Kids were super pumped to finally able to...”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Santa Cruz, CA area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz county area and travel to Soquel, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Mount Hermon, Felton, Aptos, Bonny Doon, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, La Selva Beach, Davenport, Brookdale, Boulder Creek, Corralitos, Redwood Estates, Freedom, Holy City, Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, Moss Landing, New Almaden, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Castroville, Coyote, Prunedale, and Pescadero.