The Oxnard Santa was originally located at Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, CA. The Santa-themed roadside attraction started out as a juice stand in 1948. The complex included Santa's Kitchen, Santa's Trading Post, Santa's Toyland, and a miniature train ride. The Santa statue was installed on the roof of Santa's Candy Kitchen in 1950. His 22 foot tall upper torso was made from wood, chicken wire and cement and projected from a faux chimney. There was also a giant snowman named Frosty and a reindeer. It is not known if the reindeer survived. However, Frosty was purchased for $3,500 and installed in a "car garden" near New Cuyama, CA.

In 2003, the owners decided to redesign the site as a fishing village themed shopping center. Santa was rescued and relocated to Oxnard. The statue was restored and a protective fence built around him. He alternates eyewear with Daylight Savings Time, wearing clear lenses in winter and sunglasses in summer. In 2008, the statue was refurbished and two toy soldiers and a snowman were added. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.