- Riverside, CA
- Santa Claus
- Starts at $150 per hour
Jodi A. said
“Great Santa and Mrs. Claus! They were perfect for our school's Winter Wonderland festival. Thankyou both! ”
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104 Santa Clauses serving Riverside, CA
- Rialto, CA
- Santa Claus
- 9 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200
Sara D. said
“We had a great experience with Rafael Claus. He was timely, friendly, and a huge joy for our event. ”
- Chino, CA
- Santa Claus
- 18 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200 per hour
Luna said
“Amazing experience kids where beyond excited ”
- Brea, CA
- Santa Claus
- 30 miles from Riverside
- $175 – $325 per event
Donna M. said
“He is the real deal! Authentic, polite, professional. If I ever imagined what Santa would look like he would fit the part to a t. A pleasure to have him at our daycare, highly recommended. ”
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Santa Claus
- 31 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $250 per hour
O'Neil S. C. H. said
“We booked Santa Don for the second time for our holiday party, and once again, he delivered an amazing performance for all the guests and children. Everyone was stoked to see him again. What we love... ”
- Cypress, CA
- Santa Claus
- 40 miles from Riverside
- $175 – $500 per hour
Jenn H. said
“Santa Kevin was so amazing and he looked like the REAL DEAL!!! He went above and beyond to make sure he had one on one time with each child. The kids were so excited and he really made sure we had a... ”
- Fontana, CA
- Santa Claus
- 8 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200
Elizabeth F. said
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- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Santa Claus
- 15 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200 per hour
Anthony R. said
“Actual quote of our nephew when Santa Kevin arrived. My family was shocked by the surprise and magic he curated. First time for us in inviting a real Santa to our family Christmas party and everyone... ”
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Santa Claus
- 15 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $225 per hour
Annette S. said
“Santa and Mrs. Claus were amazing! So engaging and fun. They had us all singing songs, Santa did magic and Mrs. Claus read stories. They took a lot of photos with all the children and some of their... ”
- Nuevo, CA
- Santa Claus
- 18 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200
Ruben B. said
“Santa Robert is the real deal he will definitely be back at our Venue ”
- Pomona, CA
- Santa Claus
- 22 miles from Riverside
- $200 – $1,000 per event
Sylvia D. said
“2nd time hiring Santa Brent
He’s always right on time communicates very well and most of all kids love him ”
- Placentia, CA
- Santa Claus
- 29 miles from Riverside
- $275 – $575 per hour
Lisa V. said
“I believe in Santa Claus again! I had this Santa perform for the past two years and he’s nothing short of magical! He has the ability to conjure up the inner child in you and make the holiday season... ”
- Placentia, CA
- Santa Claus
- 29 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Magdalene H. said
“We had two "Breakfast with Santa" events in one morning. One for our co-workers and their families and the other for our customers. Everyone was so delighted with the authenticity and kindness... ”
- Wrightwood, CA
- Santa Claus
- 30 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Lizeth C. said
“Every child had an amazing experience with Santa Tom. He came prepared with books and a special surprise for each child. He even danced with the kids and made sure everyone had a memorable time! ”
- Orange, CA
- Santa Claus
- 30 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Robert M. said
“Our families Santa experience was nothing short of being totally awesome. Santa memorized everyone’s name and played the part well. Our grandkids were amazed. I would recommend this Santa experience... ”
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Santa Claus
- 31 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Bobbie W. said
“Santa Tim was amazing!! He stayed in touch with me for several weeks before our event. That gave me great confidence he was responsible and would show up. He kept in touch with me during his drive... ”
- Anaheim, CA
- Santa Claus
- 32 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $100
Vennessa J. said
“If you are looking for a real life looking Santa with an amazing personality, look no further. Santa arrived and had all of our kids super ecstatic. Willing to accommodate our needs, Santa passed... ”
- Hacienda Heights, CA
- Santa Claus
- 34 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200 per hour
Kerri M. said
“Thank you Santa Keith for a very memorable event on Friday! You got rave reviews from everyone. Thank you for your kindness and energy with each child and family. We hope to see you again in the... ”
SoCal Santa Pat
3 Verified bookings- Fountain Valley, CA
- Santa Claus
- 38 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Make your holiday celebration unforgettable with Santa Pat, a professional real-bearded Santa serving Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties. Whether...
- Buena Park, CA
- Santa Claus
- 37 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
I've been a Santa since 2019. I'm a real-bearded Santa and I've had experience with city tree lightings, community events, Cub Scout events, daycare events,...
- Corona, CA
- Santa Claus
- 13 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200
Kyndra W. said
“We truly enjoyed Santa Dave be at our family Christmas party. He engaged with the children and adults. We have so many wonderful pictures and videos to last a lifetime. We definitely will have him... ”
- Homeland, CA
- Santa Claus
- 22 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $200
Rocio Q. said
“The whole family had a great time. The kids enjoy his Christmas story and receiving gifts from Santa. Hope he liked the 🫔 tamales we gave him. ☺️ ”
- Orange, CA
- Santa Claus
- 30 miles from Riverside
- $49 – $5,000 per event
Rachel S. said
“Thank you so much. Shelby was fantastic as Rumi - prompt, energetic, sweet, polite. Our daughter and her guests just loved her. ”
- Fontana, CA
- Santa Claus
- 8 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $175
Jessica K. said
“We had Santa Russ at our company holiday party for employees and their families, and he was amazing! His setup was rustic and classic, and he looked like the real Santa. He didn’t just do photos—he... ”
- Riverside, CA
- Santa Claus
- $175 – $900 per event
Nivea A. said
“Santa Gavin and Mrs. Claus did an EXTRAORDINARY job of creating such a magical experience for our special needs kiddos! Beforehand, they asked for different fun facts about each of our campers,... ”
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- Santa Claus
- 27 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $300 per hour
Corey N. said
“He did a great job! Perfect actor for our short film! ”
- Redlands, CA
- Santa Claus
- 12 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Faith C. said
“Kids loves him! Still talking about it ”
- Calimesa, CA
- Santa Claus
- 18 miles from Riverside
- Contact for pricing
Andrea C. said
“While having our annual Christmas party, our Santa got sick. Starting looking for Santa in line. Thank goodness, for Santa Rick. Reached out Sunday morning for a Monday evening party! Simply the best.... ”
Santa SoCal
3 Verified bookings- Chino, CA
- Santa Claus
- 18 miles from Riverside
- $100 – $500 per event
Santa SoCal is now scheduling visits for the 2026 holiday season Whether it’s an office/home party, cookie decorating party, family get together or in home...
- Crestline, CA
- Santa Claus
- 19 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $85
Steve M. said
“Santa Tommy was very engaging with the kids and kept them entertained even when they were trying to act like they were not interested but really were ! 😆 He did a great job. ”
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Santa Claus
- 22 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $250
Kiersti W. said
“Santa Tom is fantastic. Great with the kids and up for anything. ”
- Lake Elsinore, CA
- Santa Claus
- 22 miles from Riverside
- Starts at $100
Roxanne R. said
“Santa Tony was once again amazing; he provided the kids and families with so much joy. He even stayed to take pictures with the staff after. I will be contacting Santa Tony again next year for our... ”
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Quick facts for Santa Clauses in Riverside, CA
88,724 quotes sent
In the past year, Santa Clauses have sent 88,724 quotes to event planners.
1st most popular
Santa Clauses rank #1 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 36,653 Santa Claus reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Santa Claus.
Riverside ranks #12
Riverside is the 12th most popular city for Santa Clauses requests in California.
Popular events
Santa Clauses are typically hired for Christmas Parties, Corporate Events, and Personal Occasions in Riverside, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Santa Clauses requests in the United States.
Past events for Santa Clauses in Riverside, CA
Sweet Santa and Mrs Santa
Santa Claus
5.0
December 20, 2025
1 hour
Santa and Mrs Claus were fabulous and very accommodating for such a large house party (90 guests)!! Thank you so much!!
Event total
$220
A magical experience!
Santa Claus
5.0
November 22, 2025
2 hours
Santa Russ was an absolute hit at our Pop Up event. He was so patient and kind with the kids who came in, my 3 toddlers were right next to him every chance they got and he read books with them, sang with them, and was just wonderful. The vendors commented how he made the event so special! And he really did, it was such a special experience having him, thank you Santa Russ!
Event total
$300
Santa Don is Amazing
Santa Claus
5.0
December 19, 2025
30 minutes
Santa Don was nothing short of amazing! He made my son’s celebration absolutely magical and was a huge hit with both the kids and the adults. He truly looked like he flew straight from the North Pole and has the most wonderful personality. He engaged with the children, spoke to them so genuinely, and made everyone feel special—everyone wanted a moment with him.
I’ve hired other Santas in the past, and while they were fine, Santa Don was on another level. He was energetic, fun, and so engaging. I shared a few details about my son beforehand, and he used them so naturally that my son now truly believes in Santa. That meant everything to us.
Thank you, Santa Don, for creating such a magical experience. Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄
Event total
$200
About booking Santa Clauses in Riverside, CA
Ensure your Christmas festivities are a success with a visit from Saint Nicholas himself. Skip the shopping mall this holiday season and let Santa travel straight from the North Pole to Riverside, CA for your holiday event. With their authentic red suits and fluffy white beards, our professional Santa Claus performers are ready to make your Christmas celebration unforgettable!
Santa Claus is a must-have for any holiday party, corporate event, or community gathering. Hire Santa to deliver presents, read stories, and pose for photo ops in front of the Christmas tree. The cost of booking Santa in Riverside, California will vary depending on how long you need him, the activities that are included, and the Santa’s likeness — real-bearded Santas typically have higher rates.
Begin your search by browsing Riverside Santa profiles on GigSalad to request free quotes. Santas book up quickly around Christmas, so start planning as early as possible. Look at photos, videos, and reviews from past clients to choose the perfect Santa for your event. When talking about renting Santa services, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, preferred activities, and any special requests you might have.
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Santa Clauses serving the Riverside, CA area
These Santa Clauses serve the wider Riverside and Riverside county area and travel to Rubidoux, Oleum, Highgrove, Grand Terrace, Pedley, Bloomington, Jurupa Valley, Woodcrest, Colton, Loma Linda, Mira Loma, Fontana, Rialto, Moreno Valley, March Air Force Base, March Air Reserve Base, Bryn Mawr, San Bernardino, Norco, Mead Valley, Edwards, Lake Mathews, Muscoy, Eastvale, Redlands, Staples, Enterprise, Corona, Guasti, and Highland.