Holiday Dining

Entrance with Holiday Lights

ExperienceHoliday Dining

Celebrate this holiday season at the legendary Hotel del Coronado. From Thanksgiving Dinner to Christmas Day, our award-winning culinary team will craft an epicurean adventure for your family and friends.

The resort’s 2024 "Lights, Camera, Holiday!" season will feature the famous Skating by the Sea® beachfront ice rink, thousands of holiday lights, and decor that dazzles with Hollywood glamour.

Thanksgiving

Nov 28

Give thanks and celebrate Thanksgiving with an elegant buffet in the beautifully restored Crown Room.

Victorian Tea

Dec 18-22

Take a step back in time with a classic Victorian Tea in the historic Crown Room.

Christmas Eve

Dec 24, 2pm - 7pm

Celebrate the season with family and friends with a decadent Christmas Eve buffet dinner in the magnificent Crown Room.

Christmas Day Brunch

Dec 25, 10am - 3pm

Come together and create special holiday memories with a Christmas Day feast in the magnificent Crown Room.

HolidayActivities & Events

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Holiday Experience
Beachside igloo at sunset

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Beachside Igloos

Nov 21 - Jan 5, 3pm - 10pm

Get cozy inside a beach igloo with plush seating, and roast s'mores around a private bonfire.

Holiday Experience
Food and fire pit at Frostbite Lounge

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Frostbite Lounge

Nov 21-Jan 5, 2025

Reserve your own rink side lounge at Skating by the Sea® with a cozy fire pit and food and drink service for up to 8 people.

Holiday Experience
Family at Holiday Light Show

Family, Holidays, Music

“All That Jazz” Lightshow Spectacular

Nov 21-Jan 5

Experience the magic of the season as The Del’s historic pine trees are draped in a spectacular light show with festive holiday jazz and a finale of snow flurries.

Holiday Experience
thanksgiving

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Thanksgiving

Nov. 28, 12pm – 6pm

Give thanks and celebrate Thanksgiving with an elegant buffet in the beautifully restored Crown Room.

Holiday Experience
Beach s'mores roast

Beach, Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Jingle Roast

Dec 1-Dec 25, 2024

Snuggle up around a private beach bonfire in Santa hats as you enjoy holiday s'mores.

Holiday Experience
Santa with kids

Family, Holidays

Photos with Santa

Dec 6-8, 13-15, 18-24

Celebrate the holidays with a classic family photo with jolly Old St. Nick.

Holiday Experience
Kids decorating gingerbread house

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Gingerbread Houses

Dec 6-8, 13-15, 18-24

Create classic holiday memories as you decorate a festive Gingerbread House with your family.

Holiday Experience
Santa with gift bag

Beach, Family, Holidays

Elf Deliveries

Dec 6-8, 13-15, 18-24

Surprise your loved ones with a personalized delivery from Santa's little helpers.

Holiday Experience
Victorian Tea

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Victorian Tea

Dec 18-22

Take a step back in time with a classic Victorian Tea in the historic Crown Room.

Holiday Experience
Entrance with Holiday Lights

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Christmas Eve

Dec 24, 2pm - 7pm

Celebrate the season with family and friends with a decadent Christmas Eve buffet dinner in the magnificent Crown Room.

Holiday Experience
Christmas tree

Family, Food & Drink, Holidays

Christmas Day Brunch

Dec 25, 10am - 3pm

Come together and create special holiday memories with a Christmas Day feast in the magnificent Crown Room.

Holiday Experience
1880s bar in The Laundry Pub

Food & Drink, Holidays, Music

Rockin’ New Year’s Eve at The Laundry Pub

Dec 31

Rock in the New Year at The Laundry Pub with a live band, open bar, and delectable bites.

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