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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.
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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!
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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!
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THE WESTGATE HOTEL
SANTA’S STORY TIME TEA
12:00 – 2:00 PM
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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.
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Bandar Persian Prime Restaurant: Wishing You Happy Holidays
Bandar Prime Restaurant wishes you happy holidays and invites you to visit!