Gaslamp Quarter Holiday Bucket List
Are you ready to jingle and mingle this holiday season? Gaslamp Quarter 2023 Holiday Bucket List will help you make this holiday season a memorable one.
Discover special menus & pop-ups at bars, hotels and restaurants, and more.
Lionfish: Christmas Eve Dinner
Sunday, Dec 24th
Get ready to jingle with Lionfish Christmas Eve Dinner
- Holiday Large Cast Iron
- Reservations: 619.738.7200
PARQ NIGHTCLUB – SANTA’S LAIR
Now – Friday, December 29th
Thursday – Saturday | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Santa is coming to Gaslamp! Parq Nightclub unveils Santa’s Lair, a holiday- themed north pole escape speakeasy pop-up experience.
The magic wonderland adventure begins at Santa’s Lair a fully immersive pop-up experience serving holiday cocktails, savory bites in the most merry jolly vibe. Sip your favorite Christmas spirit, admire the wall -to- wall holiday decor. take a selfie with Santa, and discover the Christmas magic!
Have you been naughty or nice? Discover it at Santa’s Lair!
Kimpton Alma Hotel Holiday Events
The Desmond Christmas Eve dinner special
Christmas Eve: Dec. 24th
Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef
Rosted garlic whipped potatoes, chive popver, forged mushrooms and pearl onions, truffle jus,
$54 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
The Café Christmas Day special
Christmas Day: Dec. 25th
Herb Crusted Prime Rib of Beef
Rosted garlic whipped potatoes, chive popver, forged mushrooms and pearl onions, truffle jus,
$54 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
The Desmond NYE: New Year’s Eve Pre Fixe
December 31st
Ring in the New Year and celebrate in style at the Desmond, featuring a five-course menu, complimentary midnight toast, and live music set by Adrian Hibbs from 8:00 p.m. – Midnight
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Get into the holiday spirit with our twelve Days of Christmas, featuring a unique offering each day in our lobby or the Cafe
December 14th – 25th
12.15 | 5–6:30pm: Cookie Decorating with Executive Pastry Chef Kari Cota
12.16 | 9am–12:30pm: Paw-La-La-La-La Pop-Up Pup Portrait Event
12.17 | 5pm: Christmas Movie Night in the Lobby
12.18 | 5–6:30pm: Reindeer Games (Board games) in the Lobby
12.19 | 5–9pm: Elf On The Shelf : Find the hidden Elf in the lobby and receive 25% off at The Café
12.20 | 5–6:30pm : Ornament Making
12.21 | 5–6:30pm: Mezcal Tasting at the Lobby Bar
12.22 | 5–6:30pm: Cookie Decorating with Executive Pastry Chef Kari Cota
12.23 | 5–10pm: Ugly Sweater. Wear an ugly sweater and receive a free drink
12.24 | 5–9pm: Complimentary Cookies and Milk with $20 Purchase in The Café
12.25 | 5–9pm: Buy One Pizza Get the 2ND for 50% Off in The Café (not valid on in-room dining)
Cafe Sevilla: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Christmas Eve | Dec. 24th | 11 am – 3pm
Celebrate Christmas Dat, Sunday, Dec 24th at Cafe Sevilla . First join us for our ” Santa Hay Christmas Eve Brunch’ from 11 am – 3 pm. Those donning a Santa hat will recieve a complimentary Signature Peach Bellini with purchase of entree! Enjoy brunch classics with a Spanish teeusr and $22 bottomless mimosas .
Christmas Eve Dinner | 5 pm- 12am
For Dinner, we will be offering a special 3-Course Christmas Menu with specials including our Champiniones y crema soup, and more! We will also be featuring live latin music from 6pm -9pm
Christmas Day | Starting at 3 pm
Celebrate Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th at Cafe Sevilla. Starting at 3 pm, we will be offering 3-Course Christmas Menu with Specials! Live Latin music from 9 pm – 12 am
For reservations call: 619.233.5979
Snapdragon Bowl Bash
TUESDAY DECEMBER 26, 2023| 5PM-7PM | 5th & Market
The DIRECTV Holiday Bowl is excited to host the third annual Snapdragon Bowl Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego! The Snapdragon Bowl Bash is a time for fans and locals to gather in the heart of San Diego for FREE family fun, great food, live music, giveaways and more!
Witness a one-of-a-kind performance as the two university bands face off in a Battle of the Bands in the streets of downtown San Diego. This event is FREE for all fans and also features photo booths, interactive games, street performers, food & drink specials from participating restaurants and a photo op with the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Trophy.
The Westgate Hotel: Winter Wonderland Tea
December 1-3 | 6-10 | 13-17 | 20-23 | 27-31
January 1
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Create cherished memories by delighting in The Westgate traditional Afternoon Tea service with a festive ambiance in the Grand Lobby. The Westgate will serve delicious premium teas, a glass of champagne, tea sandwiches, savories, sweet pastries, and desserts with a winter twist accompanied by elegant music from a harpist.
Nason Beer Hall: Deck the Halls
Now – January 1, 2023
Nason’s is getting tipsy! This holiday season, in partnership with their friends at Tipsy Elves, Nason’s is decking. the halls with the jolliest, over-the-top holiday decor. Visit Nason for frosty beers, jolly cocktails, tasty bites, and festive merriment.
The Pendry San Diego Holiday Festivities
November 19 – December 25
Santa’s Greetings. Visit the lobby to send Santa a letter with our festive stationary, courtesy of Pendry.
December 23 – 31 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
We invite our guests to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate with all the fixings and artisanal toppings from our Hot Chocolate Cart, located in the lobby.
December 25 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Join us for a special prix-fixe brunch menu featuring carving and dessert stations, a chocolate fountain, choice of entrée and live music. Brunch cocktails and bottomless bubbles available.
$85 per adult
$30 per child (ages 12 and under)
A meal to remember. Celebrate Christmas Eve at Lionfish where a stunning Holiday Cast Iron menu feature from Chef JoJo Ruiz includes Duck à l’Orange, Duck Fried Rice, Moo Shu Wraps and Pickled Vegetables.
December 25 | 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Celebrate the holidays with friends and family over a special three-course menu from Chef Brandon Sloan.
$105 per adult
$40 per child (ages 12 and under)
The Westgate Hotel: Grinch Tea
Sunday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Get ready for a magical Christmas Eve affair, at the Westgate where joy is in the air. For a festive Afternoon Tea that’s pure delight, with Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, it’ll be a merry sight!
Enjoy entertainment and photo ops galore, in the Versailles Ballroom, fun times are in store. Savor sandwiches, tea, and desserts so bright, while the children take home a gift that’ll bring pure delight.
This new event will be a true holiday cheer, bring your family and friends for an enchanting time here!
THE WESTGATE HOTEL
SANTA’S STORY TIME TEA
12:00 – 2:00 PM
GASLAMP MUSEUM: VICTORIAN HOLIDAYS NIGHTS
Thursdays: Dec. 21st | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Victorian Holiday Nights: Explore the Magic of Victorian Christmas. Self-guided tours and shop local-gift store open.
Bandar Persian Prime Restaurant: Wishing You Happy Holidays
Bandar Prime Restaurant wishes you happy holidays and invites you to visit!