It's a bummer to get the kids all spiffed up for Santa, then get to the mall and find out he's on his lunch break. Waiting around does not make for good pictures. So here's our annual guide to Santa's office hours in the South Bay:
Del Amo Fashion Center
310-542-8525
Santa will be at the mall during business hours through Dec. 24.
Those hours are:
Mon to Fri: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breaks from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Breaks from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Breaks from 2 to 3 p.m.
Galleria at South Bay
310-371-7546
Santa will be there through Dec. 24.
Now to Dec. 14:
Mon to Sat: 10 or 11 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m.
Sun: noon to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Dec. 15 to Dec. 23: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dec. 24: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
See the Web site schedule because there are many minor variations on the hours and break times.
The Web site also has a detailed list of photo packages and prices.
Manhattan Village Mall
310-426-9899
Santa arrives Nov. 28 and stays until Dec. 24.
Mon to Sat: 11a.m. to 8 p.m., breaks at 1-2 p.m. and 4:15-4:45 p.m.
The Web site has a list of packages and prices.
Promenade on the Peninsula
310-541-0688
Pictures with Santa, on three Saturdays only: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20, 1-4 p.m. each day.
Plaza El Segundo
310 647-3431
Santa has parked his sleigh next to Toy Jungle. For every photo with a border you buy, Toy Jungle and Vision Trust will donate $4 to buy toys for at-risk children.
Dec 11 to 13: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 14: Noon to 6 p.m.
Dec 18 to 20: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 21: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dec 22 to 23: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dec. 24: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South Bay Pavilion at Carson
310-366-6636
Santa arrives on Nov. 28 and will hang around until Dec. 24. He'll be there from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There may be slight variations in the hours but he will be there all day most days.
Check by phone or on the Web site where information on photo prices will be available in a few days.
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