Santa Martin

Santa Monica, CA

Virtual $50+ in person $150+

Santa Claus

Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Real Beard Santa - In person or virtual visits, at homes, public or private parties, at work, corporate and special events etc. I'm a British actor offering English or American Santa. Lots of acting & improv and working with children. Includes; performer at Disney's Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios, in Orlando & LA. Also hosted large events as a dj and/or master of ceremonies. 10 years as Santa; started at the Polar Express Experience at SeaWorld in Orlando, then tree lighting ceremonies, Hollywood parties, 4 seasons at malls, home visits, community events & pre-recorded Christmas messages. I also offer a dramatic recitation of "Twas the night before Christmas" as part of my home visits.

Reviews

13 reviews

Molly T.

December 19, 2025

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Top notch Santa

Santa Martin was funny, entertaining, and a delight. He did an amazing job at my company holiday party. 10/10 would recommend.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

Jillian G.

January 14, 2024

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Magical

We had a great experience with Santa Martin when he came and surprised all the children at our Christmas Eve party. He was punctual, charismatic and created a wonderful memory for the kids that they will surely have for years to come. It felt like the real Santa stopped by!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

Mary V.

December 27, 2022

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Wow! Wow! Wow!

Santa Martin was absolutely remarkable. He made his visit was completely personal. He handed out gifts to the children and even when he slipped with a name or two he turned it into a funny little joke. He was so very kind to our Papa who is suffering from dementia. He read a book to my granddaughter who is still talking about it. And he recited’Twas the Night Before Christmas in front of the entire family. He even judged our gingerbread house contest. Thank you Santa Martin for making our Christmas Eve magical.

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

Michael A.

December 26, 2022

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Amazing

I mean from start to finish he was amazing. Read a story and did a rendition of ‘Twas the night before Christmas. Took some awesome photos and was super authentic. Real beard not that fake stuff that covers his whole face. I can’t tell you how excited the kids were to see him. If they were starting to doubt he put their doubts to rest.

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Efren P.

December 22, 2022

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Best Ever

Loved Santa Martin. Great with the kids. Played the part from the moment he stepped out his car. Super friendly. Lived to talk and engage with the kids and the adults. Posed for great pics. He was the best ever.

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Booking information

Price range: Virtual $50+ in person $150+

What to expect

I am equally at home framing up great photo opportunities for quick 'catch and release' interactions, improvising responses to children, on Santa's lap or at parties and family gatherings, or engaging in witty banter, with adult party guests, or taking center stage as a storyteller or master of ceremonies at both small and large scale events. I have memorized the "Twas the night before Christmas" story and am comfortable performing this at any size gathering.

About

I'm 6' tall and have a broad open smile and warm friendly personality, which usually means I can quickly put children at ease. I am a British actor, trained at one of London's top drama schools, living in the US for over 20 years. I am considerably younger than I look, as Santa, and have the health and stamina for events which require concentration or physical activity over extended periods.

Services offered

Santa Claus Holiday Entertainment

Past booked events

December 2025

Christmas Party

24

Tuesday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

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Encino, CA

12

Thursday

Daycare Christmas Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

November 2024

16

Saturday

Breakfast with Santa

8:30am - 11:30am

December 2023

24

Sunday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:00pm

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Encino, CA

16

17

Wednesday

Product Promotion

2:00pm - 6:00pm

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Los Angeles, CA

Influences and inspiration

Tom Hanks, from the Polar Express, and the rich vocal cadences of movie director John Houston for my American Santa. And of course, Edmund Gwen and Richard Attenborough in both Miracle on 34th Streets for my British.

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