A special guest is coming to town for the holidays at Seaport Village. The downtown hub for waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment will host a meet-and-greet with a Surfing Santa Claus Nov. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. Megan Capizzi, Seaport Village marketing manager, said Santa will arrive via a pirate ship, casually donning board shorts and flip flops. A parade will take place on the nearby boardwalk, where Surfing Santa will stand beside a 6-foot static “wave” for photos. Children and families are invited to pose with him for photos on his surfboard. “It’s definitely a Southern California twist,” said Capizzi. “I think it’s a really cool and different way to celebrate Santa arriving in San Diego. The holidays are always thought of as cold weather — Santa in the snow. We don’t have that here.” Capizzi said the Nov. 27 event also will feature live music, street performances, face painters, stilt walkers and an LED lighting exchange. Capizzi said a “traditional” Santa Claus will be on hand at the East Plaza Gazebo every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of December from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and every day during the week leading up to Christmas to greet kids and parents. Lizzie Younkin, who is helping promote the Nov. 27 event, said Santa will also be at the Harbor House restaurant Dec. 18 through Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. However, space is limited, so guests are urged to call (619) 235-4014, ext. 3, to reserve their seats, Capizzi said. In addition to these events, live musical performances are hosted every Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Upstart Crow coffee shop. Seaport also features Shakespeare readings every first Tuesday of each month from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. In addition, Seaport Village features free musical performances every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the East Gazebo. Upcoming performances include: Ballad Mongers on Nov. 7; Blue Rockit on Nov. 14; The Cat.illacs on Nov. 21; Yves on Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12; Tinku on Dec. 19 and Dan Dragon on Dec. 26.?Seaport Village is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.seaportvillage.com or visit facebook.com/seaportvillage or twitter.com/seaport_village.
