Holidays by the bay
Holidays by the bay
Join us for a season of celebration with festive holiday events from Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year – we celebrate everything. We start our Festive Season with during Halloween and continue until we ring in the new year of 2025.
Sol Sessions
Join us nightly for Sol Sessions featuring live music with local artists
Find Our Elf
All December long throughout the resort
Help us find our resort Elf, Elfie! They’ve been naughty and hiding all month long, we find him in a different place everyday. If you find him, take a picture and bring to front desk for a prize.
Letters to Santa
All December long in the Breezeway
Stop by the front desk and let Santa know what you want him to bring you this year! Make sure you are extra good until Christmas to make sure you are on the nice list.
Festive Movie Night
Friday, December 13th at 6pm in Conference Center
All aboard! We have a one way train to see Santa’s Village tonight to the North Pole while we watch the Polar Express. Will you hear the bell jingle as Santa delivers his presents?
Storytime Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 14th from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Covewood
Santa’s taking a break from toy-making to join us for story time at brunch at Covewood today. Come visit Santa and tell him what you’d like him to bring you this year. Book your reservation for brunch here.
Festive S’mores Night
Saturday, December 14th at 4pm at the Beach Firepits
Get your toes in the sand and join us down on the beach firepits for a fun and festive night on the bay.
Ugly Sweater Happy Hour
Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30-7:30 at Covewood Bar
Break out your ugly sweater and head to Covewood for festive cocktails, live music and a front row view to the sunset.
Festive Movie Night
Friday, December 20th at 6pm in the Conference Center
As Buddy the Elf says, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” and we couldn’t agree more. See what else Buddy is up to as he finds his Dad and saves Christmas as we watch Elf tonight.
Grinch’s Game Room
December 20th – December 25th in the Conference Center
We hope Santa is good to you this year and the Grinch doesn’t steal your Christmas. We are here with oh so jolly board games to have fun and spend time with your family this year.
Storytime Brunch with Santa
Saturday, 21st from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Covewood
Join us for breakfast with Santa as he gets ready for his busy month ahead. Santa will be ready to hear about Christmas wishes. Reserve your brunch reservation here.
Home for the Pawlidays
Sunday, December 21st from 12:00 pm – 4:00 on Garden by the Bay
Join us on December 21st from 12:00 – 4:00 pm for a paw-liday dog adoption event, just in time to find your new furry Christmas miracle, in collaboration with The Animal Pad. Enjoy yappy hour samples from Cutwater and capture the moment with Puppy Picnic Co.’s popular photo-op set. Sip on merry-tinis, nibble on holly-jolly bites and help support a paws-itively great cause. Proceeds from our bar will benefit The Animal Pad, a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue claus-tantly working to save dogs from high-kill shelters and the streets of Mexico.
Festive S’mores Night
Saturday, December 21st at 4pm on Beach Firepits
Get your toes in the sand and join us down on the beach firepits for a fun and festive s’mores night on the beach.
Home Sweet Gingerbread: A Festive Workshop
Sunday, December 22nd starting at 2:00pm at Solrisa
This Christmas season, don’t miss out on this beloved holiday classic to build the ultimate gingerbread house with our Executive Pastry Chef, Melissa. We’ll provide candy canes, gum drops, peppermints, sprinkles and everything else you need to have the most festive house in the neighborhood. This experience is $50 per house for up to 4 people. Reserve your spot here.
Christmas Eve Dinner
Tuesday, December 24th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Covewood
Gather with loved ones to enjoy the holiday season and join us for a delicious dinner on Christmas Eve at Covewood. Dine inside our cozy restaurant or enjoy waterfront views as you watch the sun go down. Make your reservations here on OpenTable.
Christmas Day Dinner
Wednesday, December 25th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Covewood
Spend the merriest of holidays with us at Covewood while you dine waterside with a specialty options from Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson. Make your reservations online on OpenTable.
Winter Wonderland
December 26th – January 1st in the Conference Center
If the weather outside is frightful, join us inside our cozy conference center to play board games with your family to make holiday memories together.
Festive Movie Night
Friday, December 27th at 6pm in Conference Center
Just like Cindy Lou Hoo, we love Christmas! Watch her save Christmas this year from the Grinch as we watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and keep the holiday spirit alive.
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31st staring at 5:00 pm
Ring in the New Year at Covewood with a special pre-fixed menu crafted by Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson with a champagne cheers. Make your reservation on OpenTable.
Polar Bear Plunge
Wednesday, January 1st
Happy New Year! Begin 2025 with a dip in the cold Mission Bay water to celebrate the new year then join us for a fun and friendly sandcastle competition at 10:30am. Our resort experience team can’t wait to see what you come up with.
New Year’s Day Brunch
Wednesday, January 1st from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Start the new year off right, with a boozy brunch at Covewood. We will have champagne steals and specialty cocktails to pair with all of your favorite brunch classics.
Don’t Miss Out
We like to keep you the right amount of busy on vacation. Enjoy all the activities that San Diego Mission Bay Resort has year round.
Don’t Miss Out
We like to keep you the right amount of busy on vacation. Enjoy all the activities that San Diego Mission Bay Resort has year round.
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