Your Guide to the Manhattan Beach Santa Claus Sleigh Schedule for 2025
The Manhattan Beach Santa Claus Sleigh returns for 2025, bringing holiday magic to neighborhoods across the city. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Manhattan Beach, this beloved tradition features nightly routes hosted by local organizations who help Santa greet families throughout December.
Families can follow along each evening with the Santa Tracker, which goes live around 4:45pm as the float begins its route. Actual start times may vary and refreshing the browser can help if the tracker is slow to load.
Manhattan Beach Santa Sleigh Routes for 2025
Note: Santa cannot go out in rainy weather. Routes may be delayed or canceled depending on conditions, so checking the tracker or website is recommended.
All routes begin at 4:45pm unless otherwise noted.
Monday, Dec 1
Area 1 hosted by Kiwanis Club of Manhattan Beach
Tuesday, Dec 2
Area 2 hosted by Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch
Wednesday, Dec 3
Area 3 hosted by North End Business District
Thursday, Dec 4
Area 4 hosted by Hometown Fair Board
Friday, Dec 5
Area 5 hosted by Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team
Monday, Dec 8
Area 6 hosted by Pending
Tuesday, Dec 9
Area 7 hosted by Aviation High School Alumni
Wednesday, Dec 10
Area 8 hosted by Manhattan Beach Fire Department
Thursday, Dec 11
Area 9 hosted by Manhattan Beach Police Department
Start time for Area 9 is 5:30pm
Friday, Dec 12
Area 10 hosted by Pending
Monday, Dec 15
Area 11 hosted by Congregation Tikvat Jacob
Santa appears at Manhattan Village from 4:45pm to 5:30pm then begins Area 11 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, Dec 16
Area 12 hosted by Pending
Wednesday, Dec 17
Area 13 hosted by Manhattan Beach City Council
Thursday, Dec 18
Area 14 hosted by Manhattan Beach Fireworks Association
Friday, Dec 19
Area 15 hosted by Leadership Manhattan Beach
Special Santa Appearances
These additional appearances offer more chances to see Santa around town.
Wednesday, Nov 19 at 5pm
Manhattan Beach Pier Lighting
Sunday, Dec 7 at 5pm
North End Business District Walkabout
Saturday, Dec 13 at 10am
The Great California Santa Stroll
Sunday, Dec 14 at 5pm
Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks
Tuesday, Dec 16 at 11am
Downtown Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
Support the Manhattan Beach Santa Sleigh
The Santa Sleigh continues each year thanks to generous volunteers, donors, and sponsors. The Kiwanis Club of Manhattan Beach welcomes tax deductible contributions to help maintain the sleigh and keep this holiday tradition thriving for families across the community. Donate now.
