Surfin’ Santa Arrives in Seaport Village

Celebrate the holidays Southern Cali-style with Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village

Surfin’ Santa spreads his holiday cheer in true Southern California fashion as he arrives for the sixth consecutive year in San Diego this Staurday. Sailing into downtown’s Seaport Village on watercraft and sporting his favorite board shorts and flip-flops, his arrival will be like no other visit from Santa.

From 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. visitors can take photos with Santa on his giant surfboard and six-foot wave. Festive holiday music, live sidewalk entertainment and unique shops offering everything you won’t find during your Black Friday shopping, will keep visitors busy during Santa’s warm-weather event.

Surfin’ Santa’s arrival celebration will include:

• Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village

Kids and adults will greet San Diego’s board short-wearing Santa for a lively parade down the boardwalk after his ship arrives at Seaport Village around 1 p.m. Santa will be available for surfing photos all afternoon, leaving time to enjoy the kids craft tables, strolling entertainers and delectable dining into the evening.

• LED Light Exchange, sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

‘Tis the season to be green! Bring up to three old strands of holiday lights, along with a current SDG&E bill or California identification, to the East Gazebo from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and exchange them for an equal number of LED strands. LED lights can save 90 percent in energy costs and last longer than conventional holiday lights. The old strands that are turned in will be recycled.

• Holiday shopping at more than 50 unique shops and eateries

You’re guaranteed to find nearly everything on your shopping list for the holidays this year at Seaport Village, from personalized candles to flavored olive oils, Toms shoes and much more, there’s a little something for everyone at the village shops – even a whole store dedicated to Christmas décor.

The fun doesn’t stop there, locals and their out-of-town guests can visit Seaport Village every day in December for a truly San Diego holiday experience, complemented with free live musical entertainment and more than 50 local retailers. Also, Seaport Village hosts Breakfast with Santa at the Harbor House Restaurant on Dec. 17 and 18. Reservations can be made by calling Megan Capizzi at 619-235-4014.

As a special thank you, Surfin’ Santa visitors will receive a free parking ticket that can be used for additional holiday fun throughout the season. Parking vouchers will be given upon exiting the parking lot and may be used through Dec. 25, 2011 with the exception of Dec. 11 and 18.

Seaport Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stores will observe special holiday hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.