Home visits, promotions, intimate family gatherings and large scale events. I bring the magic of Santa to you.
"I love Christmas and I 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 also worked at San Diego Zoo. This year I will be the premier Santa at the San Diego Safari Park.
Santa Charles was great! He was very happy and patient with all of our kids and many crying babies. Wonderful to work with.
This 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.
Response from 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!
We 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.
Response from 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.
Santa 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!
Response from 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!
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Santa Charles was a fun Santa! He was so nice and made the children comfortable. Thank you, we appreciate you!
Response from Santa Charles:
Thank you so much! It was a wonderful gathering and the children were so well behaved.
This has been my third time hiring a Santa from here and Santa Charles has by far been my favorite Santa! He really took the time to talk to the kids, remembered names and knew the importance of the moment for some of the kids. Definitely recommend.
Response from Santa Charles:
Thank you so much! I had a wonderful time visiting with each family.
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Santa Charles did an amazing job and really was the hit of our Christmas party. He was very responsive, easy to work with, and all the kids loved him. I’d highly recommend this Santa!
Response from Santa Charles:
Thank you so much! What a fun gathering! I had so much fun! Thank you for inviting me inot your home to share the magic of the holiday with your children and families.
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Price Range: $100 - $1000
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.
| December 20, 2024 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
| December 23, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 22, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 21, 2023 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Safari Park |
| December 20, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Vista Jingle Terrace |
| December 18, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | House Party |
| December 17, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Vista Jingle Terrace |
| December 17, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Restaurant |
| December 16, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Vista Jingle Terrace |
| December 16, 2023 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Zoo |
| December 15, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Vista Jingle Terrace |
| December 10, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 09, 2023 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
| December 09, 2023 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Safari Park |
| December 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Lakeside Christmas Party |
| December 08, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Festival |
| December 07, 2023 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Non Profit |
| December 06, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Zoo |
| December 06, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
| December 03, 2023 • 11:30am - 2:30pm | Christmas Party Point Loma |
| December 02, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 02, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Safari Park |
| December 09, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Religious Celebration |
| December 03, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
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