Skydiving Santa drops in on Huntington Beach for the holidays

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Santa Claus (Cliff Ryder) is seen passing the palm trees as he skydives onto the beach in Surf City on Saturday. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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Santa (Cliff Ryder) lands on Huntington Beach as an elf, upper right, descends along with him. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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His parachute in hand, Santa (Cliff Ryder) greets admirers on the beach. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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After dropping onto Surf City, Santa (Dennis Van Horn) made his way to the Pacific City mall to greet admirers. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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Santa (Dennis Van Horn) poses with elves at the Pacific City mall. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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Santa (Dennis Van Horn) and elves greet an admirer while they wait for a green light before crossing Pacific Coast Highway. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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Santa (Dennis Van Horn) waves to admirers at the Pacific City mall. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

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The Boardwalk Brass entertains at the Pacific City mall as Santa greets his fans. (Photo by Spencer Grant)

By Daily Pilot Staff

Nov. 23, 2019 10 PM PT

Santa Claus skydived into Surf City straight from the North Pole on Saturday, bringing two elves along for the reindeer-less ride.

After sticking his landing on the beach, Santa made his way to the Pacific City mall, the host for the occasion.

Fans of all ages partook of Santa hats, candy canes and holiday songs while Santa posed for photos.

Santa and some of his elves will be at Pacific City for pictures daily through Dec. 24. The center is at 21010 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Huntington Beach.

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Skydiving Santa drops in on Huntington Beach for the holidays

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