Our locations

Santa on the Beach Pics has now expanded to eight incredible locations around Australia!

Each location offers the same seamless booking process and product that has been refined over the past 8 years, but with a unique take from an experienced, local professional photographer.

Northern Beaches, Sydney NSW

Our Northern Beaches Santa photos are where it all began back in 2018.

Santa Photos at South Curl Curl Northern Beaches
A woman holding a child in front of a decorated Christmas tree by the seaside with Santa Claus.
Three young girls sitting on the sand next to a decorated Christmas tree by the water, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

South Curl Curl Beach

We’re returning again to one of our tried and tested beaches! We love this section as it’s away from the flags and less busy than other areas.

  • Dog-friendly? No, this is a human only session

  • Background: Surf beach, with the occasional pod of dolphins

  • Parking: Metered carpark + free street parking

  • Access from carpark: 50m downhill walk on sand

  • Amenities: Coffee van, toilets at South Curly Surf Club, cafe

  • Dates: TBA

Santa Photos at North Curl Curl Northern Beaches
Santa Photos at Narrabeen Northern Beaches
Dog Friendly Santa Photos at Bayview Northern Beaches

North Curl Curl Beach 🐾

North Curly is one of the few surf beaches in Sydney with a limited dog-friendly area, which we secure permits for each year.

  • Dog-friendly? Yes, on-leash only, limited area

  • Background: Surf beach. Can get busy, especially with Nippers.

  • Parking: Metered carpark (NOTE: don’t park at North Curly Surf Club)

  • Access from carpark: 200m flat walk across grass + sand

  • Amenities: Coffee van, toilets at North Curly Surf Club, cafe

  • Dates: TBA

Narrabeen Beach

Narrabeen Beach is one of our original (and best!) beach locations for Christmas photos with Santa, with a big open beach and cafes nearby.

  • Dog-friendly? No, this is a human only session

  • Background: Surf beach.

  • Parking: Several metered carparks plus free street parking

  • Access from carpark: 50m downhill walk on sand

  • Amenities: Cafes, toilet block, picnic areas

  • Dates: TBA

Bayview Dog Park 🐾

This is place where it all began! Bayview is a dedicated off-leash dog beach with plenty of room for your dog to romp around

  • Dog-friendly? Yes, off leash dedicated dog park

  • Background: Flat water, bay, boats, wharf. Lots of dogs!

  • Parking: Huge metered carpark

  • Access from carpark: Flat, short walk on gravel and grass

  • Amenities: Coffee van, toilet block, dog friendly facilities

  • Dates: TBA

Q Station, Manly (Premium session)

For an extra magical Christmas photo experience, book a premium session at the iconic Q Station in Manly. Twice the time, 4 times the pics!

  • Dog-friendly? No, humans only. It’s in Sydney Harbour National Park.

  • Background: Sydney Harbour with boats (+ maybe a Manly Ferry!)

  • Parking: Free parking at Q Station Reception

  • Access from carpark: Shuttle bus or 10 minute downhill walk

  • Amenities: Boilerhouse Restaurant, Accommodation, picnic spots

  • Dates: Sat 22 Nov, Sun 7 Dec, Sat 13 Dec 2025

Location shots and example photos from a Premium session

A family of five standing on a beach with large rocks and a cliff in the background, smiling at the camera.
Family dressed as Santa Claus sitting on a beach with three young girls, a decorated Christmas tree, and holiday presents by the water.
Three young girls playing together on a sandy beach, smiling and enjoying the moment.
Family at the beach celebrating Christmas, including a man, woman, children, and Santa Claus, with Christmas decorations and a gift box.
Three young girls running on a sandy beach near rocks and water, with trees in the background.

Central Coast, NSW

With the laid back lifestyle, dog-friendly beaches and stunning scenery, we can’t wait to return to the Central Coast for the third time.

Santa Photos at Avoca Beach Central Coast

Avoca Beach 🐾

Avoca Beach is at the heart of all the action, yet you still feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle in this quieter little pocket.

  • Dog-friendly? Yes, in the dedicated dog-friendly section

  • Background: Surf beach, with the occasional pod of dolphins

  • Parking: Metered carpark + free street parking

  • Access from carpark: 50m walk on sand

  • Amenities: Restaurants, play area, toilets, swimming area

  • Dates: TBA

Melbourne, VIC

We couldn’t be more excited to bring our Santa on the Beach photos to the beautiful beaches of Melbourne. This year, we’re hitting up Sandown St Dog Beach, near the iconic, colourful Brighton bathing boxes.

Santa Photos at Sandown St Brighton Beach Melbourne

Sandown St, Brighton 🐾

Just a 10 min walk from the colourful beach sheds at Brighton, Sandown St Dog Park is the perfect spot for Melbourne’s most iconic Santa photos!

  • Dog-friendly? Yes, off leash section at Sandown St Beach

  • Background: Sandy beach, calm water, boats, Melbourne city skyline

  • Parking: Free street parking

  • Access from carpark: Flat walk on sand

  • Amenities: Shops, cafes, parks, toilets

  • Dates: TBA

Location shots: Brighton Beach and Sandown St Dog Beach

Colorful beach huts lined up on sandy beach under cloudy sky.
Beach scene with wooden deck chairs with blue and white striped fabric, and one red and white striped fabric, on a pebbled beach near the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
A dog sitting on a black platform near the beach with a large bronze dog sculpture wearing sunglasses behind it, ocean, and clear blue sky in the background.
A wet golden retriever dog standing on a sandy beach with a stick in front, with houses, palm trees, and people in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Sandy beach with large rocks in the foreground, calm water, and boats docked at a marina in the background under a clear blue sky, with people walking along the shoreline.
Aerial view of a marina with numerous sailboats and yachts docked in organized slips, adjacent to a sandy beach with a few people, and nearby residential buildings.

Perth, WA

Santa couldn’t say no to the epic sunsets and dog-friendly beaches on Australia’s West coast. For the first time ever, we’ve headed WEST and our epic local team can’t wait to snap your Christmas photos.

A baby girl in a red and white checkered dress sitting on sand next to a large golden retriever dog. There is a decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and tinsel in the background, and a red mailbox or box with candy cane stripes and a sign that says 'Letters to Santa'.

Rockingham Beach, Perth 🐾

Rockingham Beach is the perfect spot for our dog-friendly Santa photos, with calm, clear waters, plenty of space for dogs to run around and just 45 minutes South of Perth.

  • Dog-friendly? Yes

  • Background: Sandy beach, calm clear water, boats

  • Parking: Free street parking

  • Access from carpark: Flat walk on sand

  • Amenities: Shops, cafes, parks, toilets

  • Dates: TBA

Location shots: Rockingham Beach, Perth

An aerial view of a long pier extending into calm turquoise waters near a sandy beach and a residential area with houses and palm trees.
A happy brown puppy lying on sandy beach with ocean and blue bridge in background.
A sandy beach with calm blue water and a clear sky at Rockingham Beach, WA
A black dog running on a sandy beach towards the ocean with a blue pier in the background under a clear blue sky.
Beach scene with people relaxing on grass and sand under umbrellas, with a view of the ocean and ships in the distance. Colorful modern benches in the foreground, walkway and ramp nearby.
A pier extending over calm water at dusk, illuminated by streetlights with a crescent moon in the sky.

Fun Christmas photos on the beach with Santa that the whole family (including the dog) will love