Holidays at the Hotel Del Coronado

Coronado’s Hotel Del is an In-the-Spotlight featured destination during the holiday season. The iconic hotel, with a storied history, hosts a month-long celebration. Visitors come from near and far to the hotel’s main draw—ice skating on the beach for festive Skating by the Sea! Visitors and guests can follow up their ice-capades with a bonfire on the beach, marshmallow roasting, beachside igloos, a spectacular lightshow, and more!

Christmas in Southern California doesn’t get much more fun, in this SoCal-beach-meets-winter-wonderland experience. Make your Hotel Del Coronado plans from late November through the first week of January. Check out some of these specific events below to make your plans!

Experience Lights, Camera, Holiday!

For the 2024 holiday season, we invite you to step back in time to the glittering splendor of Old Hollywood as we celebrate Hotel del Coronado’s rich legacy of filmmaking. In honor of the 65th anniversary of Some Like It Hot starring the legendary Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, the Holidays at The Del will be an unforgettable tribute to Hollywood’s golden age.

The Del’s Christmas trees and garlands will dazzle with Hollywood glamour, reflecting the timeless elegance of Marilyn Monroe and featuring hues of ruby and cherry, soft black, shimmering gold and silver, and adorned with diamonds and pearls.

Embrace the magic of the season with beloved holiday experiences including Skating by the Sea® and Frostbite Lounge, special holiday dining events in the beautifully restored Crown Room, “All That Jazz” Lightshow Spectacular, Beachside Igloos, and more.