Where get Santa photos in the Bay Area - 2014

It's that time of the year again - show how your kids have grown compared to Santa. Here are some places to get Santa photos in the Bay Area. You'll also find some places to bring your pets for Santa photos too.

SAN FRANCISCO
When: now through December 24 -
Where: Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market Street

When: now through December 24 -
Where: Stonestown Galleria, 3251 20th Avenue
More info: save 30% by buying your package ahead of time

When: December 6-7 and December 13-14 from 1-5
Where: Japantown (East Japan Center Mall)
More info: Bring you own camera for photos - no professional photographer available.

DALY CITY
When: now through Tuesday, December 24
Pet photos: Santa will pose with pets for two days in December, with proceeds benefitting the Peninsula Humane Society; Pet Photos with Santa are Monday, December 8 and Monday, December 15, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Serramonte Center, 3 Serramonte Center Daly City

SAN MATEO
When: Now through December 24
Pet photos: November 23-December 17 (Sundays and Wednesdays) - 5-8 p.m.
Where: Hillsdale Mall, 60 31st Street


PALO ALTO
When: Now through December 24
Pet photos: December 8 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto


SAN JOSE
When: Now through December 24
Activities: On November 22 from 10:45-1:45, Santa arrives. There will be music and kid-centered activities. Santa’s arrival marks the first day of Santa photos, which continues until the week before Christmas. Festivities include live musical entertainment by Andy Z, The Dance Zone and more. Action Day Primary Plus will provide arts and entertainment, including face painting, balloon animals and other surprises.
Where: Westgate Center in San Jose

Photo courtesy of Melissa Gutierrez/Flickr

Where: Santana Row
More info: Kid photos were limited to the day of the tree lighting.


EAST BAY
When: December 5-7, December 12-14, December 19-23 from 5-6 p.m.
Where: Children's Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland
More info: Everybody will have a chance to meet Santa to deliver holiday wish lists and have photos taken. Plus, each one of Santa’s little visitors will receive a holiday treat.

MARIN
When: Now through December 24
Pet photos: Cats and dogs only. December 1, 8 and 15 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: the Village at Corte Madera, 1618 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera
More info: save 30% by paying early.

This post was originally written for Mommy Nearest.