Holiday Activities On your San Diego winter vacation

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Bahia Resort Hotel with our lineup of holiday activities. Families can stop by Santa's letter station, enjoy our delicious holiday dining, and view festive gingerbread houses made by Bahia's team members.

Holiday Activities from November 1 through December 31, 2024

Plan Your Holiday Vacation

Jingle Belle Cruise December 20-24 | $45 General Admission + Buy More, Save More

All aboard for a San Diego holiday cruise tradition on Mission Bay! Warm up with a welcome hot cider, while children delight in face painting, balloons, and festive crafts. Guests can capture the holiday fun with a professional photo with Santa and can even take home a printed photo. A cash bar offers seasonal treats and beverages, and carolers fill the air with favorite holiday tunes.

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*Reservations required and all guests must have ticket, regardless of age. Outside food or beverages not permitted. No refunds, cancellations, rebooking, or retroactive discounts. Cruise subject to inclement weather. If canceled, you may reschedule. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service based on applicable laws. Other restrictions may apply.

A portion of the event's proceeds benefits Mama's Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illness.

Elf on the Shelf, one of the many holiday activities at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego on Mission Bay

Elf on a Shelf Scavenger Hunt

A seasonal twist on hide and seek, keep your eyes peeled at the Bahia for the magical elf on a shelf and win a prize.

Young child writing a letter to Santa at Mission Bay San Diego’s Bahia Resort Hotel Santa’s Letter Station on their San Diego Winter Vacation

Santa's Letter Station

Send a letter to Santa to let him know if you've been naughty or nice. Holiday themed stationery & stickers will be provided in the hotel lobby.

Treat yourself to hot cocoa and cookies at the Bahia Resort Hotel in Mission Bay, San Diego on your San Diego Winter Vacation

Hot Cocoa, Hot Cider, & Holiday Treats

Warm up with hot cocoa or hot apple cider and treat yourself to holiday goodies. Look for these complimentary afternoon treats every weekend throughout December.

Gingerbread house display at the Bahia Resort Hotel

Gingerbread House Display

Get into the holiday spirit and check out the gingerbread house display made by the Bahia Team members. Located in the hotel lobby, Stop by and vote for the winner!

Holiday inspired drinks at the Grab-n-Go at Bahia Resort Hotel

Joyous Javas

For a limited time, enjoy holiday-inspired coffee drink specials to toast the season at the Grab 'N Go Airstream café.

Update to include 1953: Holiday Dining at Dockside 1953 located at the Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay

Holiday Dining

Celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve with special holiday-inspired menus from the talented chefs at Bahia Resort Hotel.

Beach gear from the gift shop at the Bahia Resort Hotel

Gift Shop

Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? Visit the gift shop at the Bahia Resort Hotel to discover thoughtful presents, vacation essentials, and much more.

NYE Party Cruise

New Year’s Eve Party Cruise

Cruise into 2025 aboard an exciting voyage on the William D. Evans to celebrate New Year's Eve!

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