Evans Hotels for the Holidays

San Diego, CA – There’s no place like San Diego for the holidays, where guests can warm up to bright sunny days, uncrowded beaches, and inviting accommodations that feel like home away from home. Evan Hotels’ Bahia Resort Hotel and Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa on Mission Bay and The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla are the perfect coastal retreats to soak in the season and make some merry memories. All three landmark resorts will deck the halls with splendid, themed decorations, as well as spread holiday cheer with an exciting array of holiday activities and festive feasts.

The following are some notable festivities planned for the Bahia, Catamaran and The Lodge.

Winter Wonderlands
The warm and welcoming timbered design of The Lodge at Torrey Pines makes for a magical winter getaway. Upon entering the lobby, guests are transported to a holiday wonderland complete with a towering Christmas tree in the lobby adorned with pinecones, manzanita branches, woodland owls and tartan plaid reindeer, an ornate Hanukkah menorah display, gorgeous garlands draped upon the mantel, and the scent of white cedar crackling in the fireplace.

The Bahia and Catamaran resorts will get into the holiday spirit with playful Gingerbread House Displays in their lobbies, created by the resorts’ team members. Guests are invited to vote for their favorites. The Catamaran puts a unique spin on classic gingerbread houses with decorated Hula Huts, reflecting the resort’s island vibe which includes a Polynesian-style Christmas tree adorned with parrots, tikis, and tropical flower leis.

The Bahia brings a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to its lobby with midcentury holiday décor – sure to bring out your inner child – including a retro-style TV set, vintage 1950s aluminum Christmas tree, and a leg lamp from the classic holiday movie, A Christmas Story.

Holiday on the Bay
Gather with friends and family – and Santa Claus – aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler for Jingle Belle Cruises, a San Diego tradition on the sparkling waters of Mission Bay. Guests can enjoy playful Whoville-inspired décor, a welcome hot cider, complimentary candy bags for the kids, face painting, balloons, festive crafts, carolers, photos with Santa, and tasty holiday treats and libations. Cruises depart from the Bahia and Catamaran resorts, December 20-24. Reservations are required. The cost is $45 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Mama’s Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illnesses. Guests can enjoy 15% off when they purchase 4 or more tickets with promo code JINGLE.

Another cherished holiday tradition, the annual Parade of Lights returns to Mission Bay on December 14. Visitors to the Catamaran Resort can cozy up bayside on the North Lawn (5-9 p.m.), a prime spot to view the dazzling boat parade, featuring dozens of vessels festooned with lights and decorations. This family friendly event also features yuletide music, a holiday movie on the bay, and treats and beverages for purchase at a Christmas-themed tiki bar.

Joyful Tunes 
Jingle all the way at the Catamaran Resort, presenting Polynesian Carolers singing island-style holiday favorites on Fridays and Saturdays (5-7 p.m.) throughout December.

Guests at The Lodge at Torrey Pines can enjoy the merry melodies of the Westminster Carolers, December 6-7, 12-14, 19-21 (5-8 p.m.) while savoring mulled cider and sweet holiday treats.

Mingle with Kris Kringle
Santa Claus journeys from the North Pole to the Catamaran Resort on Saturdays (2-4 p.m.), December 7-21, to meet younger guests and hear their holiday wishes – a perfect family photo op! Throughout the season, Santa’s Letter Stations will be set up in the lobby of the Catamaran and Bahia resorts and The Lodge at Torrey Pines, complete with a festive oversized mailbox, so children can send Santa their wish lists and good deeds for the year.

Kids’ Stuff
Children can tap into their creative side with Gingerbread House Decorating at The Lodge at Torrey Pines on November 30, December 7, 14, 16 and 21, and Holiday Cookie Decorating ($10 per decorator) at the Catamaran Resort on December 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Throughout December, kids at the Bahia Resort can join an Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, a seasonal twist on hide and seek. Find the magical elf and win a prize!

Holiday Feasts and Treats
A delightful Taste of the Season awaits visitors to The Lodge at Torrey Pines in December. Guests can sip and savor a variety of tempting treats like a hot chocolate station with chocolate tasting (Dec. 6), boozy holiday eggnog (Dec. 13), Glühwein classic German mulled wine (Dec. 20), and champagne and oysters (Dec. 27).

Gather with family and friends for lavish holiday feasts at all three resorts. The Bahia presents Christmas Eve Dinner (5-9 p.m.) at Dockside 1953 with a 3-course prix fixe menu. The Catamaran will host Christmas Day Champagne Brunch (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at Oceana Coastal Kitchen, featuring a delicious buffet spread with a seafood cold bar and complimentary sparkling wine, as well as Christmas Dinner (5:30-10 p.m.) with a curated three-course menu. Dockside 1953 will also present a mouthwatering Christmas Day Brunch Buffet (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Christmas Day Dinner (5-6:30 p.m.).

The Grill at Torrey Pines will create unforgettable holiday dining experiences, including a Chimney Roasted Prime Rib Dinner on December 5, 12, 19 and 26. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson and Chef de Cuisine Ryan Dzierzawski will also present special 3-course prix fixe dinner menus crafted from seasonal ingredients for Christmas Eve (5-10 p.m.) and Christmas Day (11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.).

New Year’s Cheers
Revelers can ring in 2025 with prix fixe New Year’s Eve Dinners at Dockside 1953 (5-10 p.m.), featuring four delicious courses, and Oceana Coastal Kitchen (5:30-10 p.m.), featuring live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight.

Welcome the new year San Diego style aboard an elevated New Year’s Eve Cruise on Mission Bay. Hosted on the William D. Evans sternwheeler, guests can enjoy a pre-cruise reception (8-9:30 p.m.) complete with a mini/split bottle of Moet Champagne, tray passed appetizers, a spectacular Moet Tree photo op, and live DJ-spun music. The cruise embarks at the Bahia Resort at 9:30 p.m. and continues until 12:30 a.m. There will also be a live band, a full bar, tray passed dessert bites, and VIP tables available for purchase. General admission tickets cost $160 and VIP tables (for 1-4 guests) cost $800.

Discover additional glad tidings this holiday season, as well as special offers and promotions by visiting www.bahiahotel.com, www.catamaranresort.com and www.lodgetorreypines.com.

Seasonal Savings
Plan your holiday escape to San Diego today. Stay longer and save more at both the Bahia and Catamaran: save 20% on a 3-night stay, 25% on a 5-night stay and 30% on a 7-night night stay using promo code HOLIDAY24.

Guests at the Bahia and Catamaran can also take advantage of a terrific Cyber Monday promotion on November 29-December 9: 50% off studios and suites using promo code CYBER24.

Guests who linger a little longer at The Lodge during the holiday season can save 15% on a 3-night stay, 20% on a 5-night stay and 25% on a 7-night stay using promo code SOCIAL25.