Once Upon A Christmas
Meet the owners of Once Upon An Island & Once Upon A Christmas, redefining magic with their innovative, one-of-a-kind Santa experiences!
Once Upon An Island is a one-of-a-kind children's wonderland on Balboa Island in Newport Beach CA
Our Mermaid Grotto is open daily with unique offerings unseen any where else!
Catering to all ages, you'll find daily experiences in our Jellyfish Salon where you can transform into a real mermaid, princess or even pirate! Dive in to the magic with our famous Mermaid Academy Summer Camps, full service, luxury birthday parties, public story times & events and more!
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