Santa Charles is a REAL bearded Santa and is delighted to bring the magic of the holidays to you. Home visits, promotions, intimate family gatherings, company parties, corporate events, and large scale experiences.
"I love Christmas and consider it a special gift each time I put on the red suit. Creating lifelong memories for each child is a great responsibility."
I have been entertaining children and families for over 30 years. I am also a professional actor here in San Diego and beyond. I was a Sea World Santa for five years and even wrote a Santa manual for new performers. I have worked at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Rooftop Cinema, Moonlight Amphitheatre, and many more!
8 reviews
Roger C.
December 19, 2025We had the pleasure of Santa Charles this year for our Christmas Party and he was splendid. He was patient with the kids, was not overwhelmed, and performed magic tricks and had the kids loved hanging out with Santa and enjoyed the magic show. We liked that he stayed and mingled with party guests and even took a liking to our dog. we got some fantastic pictures both posed and candid with Santa, and the kids literally watched him leave until they couldn't see him anymore. Highly Recommend Santa Charles
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
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Thank you so much! I had a wonderful time at your party. The children were a delight. Merry Christmas!
Jeanette B.
December 21, 2024Santa Charles was great! He was very happy and patient with all of our kids and many crying babies. Wonderful to work with.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Charles
Thank you so much. It was my pleasure!
Samantha S.
December 12, 2023This was my 2nd year booking Santa Charles. He is so kind and polite and really tries to act special for all the kids. He made a great entrance and gave each child a special moment. You definitely will not be disappointed with him.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Charles
It was my pleasure. All the families were a delight. And it was fun to see familiar faces especially the ones that had grown over the past year. This is a wonderful party and I feel privileged to be a part of your Christmas season celebration. Thank you again for a great time!
William L.
December 12, 2023We hired Santa Charles for two events at a local shopping center. He was there for 3 hours for each event. He was part of a tree lighting event, followed by taking photos with everyone that showed up. Santa Charles did an exceptional job. He is communicative before the event (to ensure expectations are met), he is dependable (showing up early for both events). Santa Charles is exceptional with kids, their parents and our team. I so look forward to working with him next year. I would highly recommend you hire him.
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment
Santa Charles
Thank you so much! You and your team were responsive and professional. Everything was scheduled perfectly and as expected with no surprises. Everyone associated with both of these events were helpful and friendly. I had a wonderful time. And arriving on the train for the tree lighting was surreal.
Ahryana H.
December 10, 2023Santa Charles was extremely responsive and communicative. What a great surprise for my holiday party. Would definitely book him again for any future Christmas festivities. Thank you so much for being so great with all my guests!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Charles
Thank you. Your guests were festive and interesting. I enjoyed taking photos and chatting with them. And it was a fun challenge to find the right gift (advice) for them. I also felt very touched to be included in your gift exchange. What a merry group!
Price range: Starts at $100
Santa Charles has been entertaining children and adults for over 30 years. Families are delighted by his warmth and humor. "Each visit is an opportunity to create a lifelong memory."
For five years Charles served as a SeaWorld Santa and even wrote a special training manual for other Santa actors. As Santa, Charles has appeared on dozens of news programs and in promotions and taken countless photographs with families. In addition to portraying Santa Claus, Charles is also a professional actor and has appeared on stages across the United States as well as in San Diego.
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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