# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Inland Empire, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Inland Empire with 2026 dates: all photo spots and visits. None are free. The first visits start Nov 6. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Santa photos and visits

- **Merry Memories Santa Photos at the Mission Inn** at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. When: Nov 22 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: Sat–Sun noon–8pm; Mon–Fri 4–8pm. Price: See the hotel’s page for photo packages. Santa photos inside the Mission Inn during the Festival of Lights. Official page: https://www.missioninn.com/festival-of-lights/
- **Santa photos at Victoria Gardens** at Victoria Gardens, Chaffey Town Square, 12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. When: Nov 6 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Book a time on the Victoria Gardens site. Price: Not listed. Santa's set in Town Square runs all season. Book a slot ahead so you aren't waiting in line with a tired toddler. Official page: https://www.shopvictoriagardens.com/holidays2026
- **Santa Cares sensory-friendly visit at Victoria Gardens** at Victoria Gardens, 12505 North Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. When: Sun Dec 6, 2026. Time: 9:30–10:30am. Price: Reservation required; one per family. A quieter early-morning Santa visit for kids of all ages and abilities, before the crowds and music start. Official page: https://www.shopvictoriagardens.com/holidays2026
- **Santa at Moreno Valley Mall** at Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. When: From Nov 27, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1211
- **Santa at Galleria at Tyler** at Galleria at Tyler, 1299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside, CA 92503. When: From Nov 20, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1017
- **Santa at Inland Center** at Inland Center, 500 Inland Center Drive, San Bernadino, CA 92408. When: From Nov 20, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0842

## More holiday outings in Inland Empire

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Inland Empire](https://littlesweekly.com/inland-empire/christmas-markets/index.md): 4 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Inland Empire?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
One listings start in the morning, including Santa Cares sensory-friendly visit at Victoria Gardens. One is an evening visit (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### How do you check these Santa listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).