Celebrate the Season in Mission Bay: Festive Winter Getaways Await at the Bahia Resort Hotel

Celebrate the magic of the season in San Diego, where sunny days, tranquil beaches, and welcoming coastal resorts create the perfect holiday escape. Evans Hotels invites guests to make merry at the Bahia Resort Hotel on Mission Bay. The resort will be beautifully adorned with festive décor and offer an array of seasonal activities, indulgent feasts, and joyful experiences to brighten every stay.

The following are some notable festivities planned for the Bahia.

Seasonal Splendor

The Bahia Resort will celebrate the holidays with delightful Gingerbread House displays handcrafted by their talented team members, inviting guests to vote for their favorites.

Step into the season at the Bahia, where midcentury holiday magic comes to life. The lobby will brim with retro cheer—from a shiny 1950s aluminum Christmas tree and vintage TV set to the famous leg lamp from A Christmas Story—all sure to bring out your inner kid again. Guests can also watch Family Holiday Movie Classics in the lobby December 12-25 (3-7 p.m.).

Holiday on the Bay

All aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler for the beloved Jingle Belle Cruises—a sparkling San Diego holiday tradition on Mission Bay! Guests can join friends, family, and Santa Claus for a festive voyage filled with twinkling décor, cheerful carolers, holiday cocktails, homemade cookies, kids’ crafts, and photos with Santa and his helpers. Cruises depart from the Bahia Resort December 20, 22-24. Tickets are $45 per person, with a portion of proceeds supporting Mama’s Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to individuals and families vulnerable to malnutrition due to critical illnesses. Reservations required.

Dear Santa

Kids can drop off their letters to Santa Claus all season long at a special Letter Station in the lobby of the Bahia, complete with an oversized mailbox.

Kids Play

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 holiday prize!

Holiday Feasts and Treats

Gather with family and friends for lavish holiday feasts at the Bahia Resort, presenting Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch at Dockside 1953 with an a la carte menu of scrumptious holiday offerings.

New Year’s Cheers

Revelers can ring in 2026 beachside at the Bahia Resort with a prix fixe New Year’s Eve Dinner at Dockside 1953 (5-10 p.m.), followed by a chic a la carte Cotton Candy and Bubbles soiree for resort guests (9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.) on the patio of Bianchi restaurant, featuring a prosecco bar, DJ, and cotton candy.

Discover additional glad tidings this holiday season, as well as special promotions including “Stay Longer, Save More” offers by visiting www.bahiahotel.com.