Holiday Activities at The Grand Del Mar

Christmas Dining & Afternoon Tea

Eat, drink and be merry.

Celebrate the flavors of the season with a festive tea service or an artfully prepared dinner at our award-winning restaurants, Amaya and Addison – Southern California’s only Five-Star/Five Diamond restaurant. It’s all your holiday favorites with a gourmet twist.

Reservations: 858.314.1996.

Amaya
Saturday, December 24, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday, December 25, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (Brunch); 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Dinner)
Gather with loved ones over holiday specialties, such as Brioche French Toast and Dungeness Crab Benedict for brunch and Slow-Roasted Center Cut Pork Chop and Cranberry-Glazed Loch Duart Salmon for dinner.

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Three-course dinner menu, $75 per adult | $105 with wine | $30 per child (ages 6 – 12)
Brunch menu, $45 per person

Addison – Sold Out

Saturday, December 24, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Enjoy seven courses of exquisite holiday fare, including Langoustines with lemon, lime and mandarin marmalade, English Dover Sole and Pheasant Rôti.

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Holiday-inspired seven-course menu, $165 per person | $290 with wine

Customary four-course menu also available, $98

Holiday Afternoon Tea

November 26 – December 30, Wednesday – Sunday only, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Enjoy the resort’s traditional Afternoon Tea infused with holiday cheer and seasonal treats in the elegant Lobby Lounge.

Tea service starts at $42

New Year’s Eve Dining

Count down to 2012 – course by course.

New Year’s resolutions are just around the bend, so bid farewell to 2011 with four or seven courses of delicious revelry. Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef William Bradley of Addison and Amaya’s Chef Camron Woods present enticing seasonal menus paired with sparkling selects from Wine Director Jesse Rodriguez’s award-winning collection. It will be the meal of the year – you can count on it.

Amaya
Saturday, December 31, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Close out 2011 with the help of Nantucket Bay Scallops with winter truffle risotto, Filet Mignon of Prime Angus Beef with rustic potato hash and red wine reduction and Pink Champagne, Lemon and Strawberry Torte.

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Four-course tasting menu, $135 per adult | $195 with wine

Includes complimentary entrance to The Grand New Year's Eve Party.

Addison
Saturday, December 31, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Treat your taste buds to a culinary celebration, including Hiramasa Sashimi with preserved fennel, lime and miso, Atlantic Sablefish with scallion-leek fondue and dashi and Braised Porc Salé.

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Seven-course tasting menu, $225 per adult | $375 with wine

Includes complimentary entrance to The Grand New Year's Eve Party.

Chef's Table at Addison
Enjoy an exclusive evening at one of the “Top 10 Chef’s Tables” in the country, including a Champagne reception with a selection of canapés, seven-course menu with wine pairings, after-dinner beverages, a special gift and entrance to The Grand New Year’s Eve Party.

Available for one party of 10, $5,000 (exclusive of tax and gratuity)

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Every great year deserves a Grand finale.

Ring in the New Year in Grand fashion at one of three fabulous parties – or make an appearance at them all. And if that’s just the beginning, wake up to 2012 in utter luxury with The Grand Finale Package for two, featuring accommodations, a sparkling arrival treat, Addison’s seven-course dinner, entrance to the party of the year and breakfast-in-bed.

New Year’s Eve at Club M
Saturday, December 31, 7:00 pm – 1:30 am
Pop the bubbly and dance the year away with an exclusive lineup of high-energy guest DJs at one of San Diego’s hottest nightclubs.
$45 per person | Bottle Service starts at $180 | Valet parking, $10

Live Music in the Lobby Lounge
Saturday, December 31, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Pair an expertly crafted cocktail with the jazz stylings of pianist and vocalist Jon Sandoval.
Complimentary

The Grand New Year’s Eve Party
Saturday, December 31, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Wayne Foster Entertainment’s six-piece band and DJ return to heat up the dance floor at The Grand’s annual celebration in the elegant Elizabeth Ballroom.
$45 per person
Complimentary entrance for Addison and Amaya diners.

NYE at the Explorer’s Club
Saturday, December 31, 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Bring your little revelers to a New Year’s Eve party just for them – complete with games, music, movies and plenty of midnight fun!
Customary Explorer’s Club pricing applies.
Reservations required: 858.314.1957

Seasonal Activities & Nutcracker Holiday Tea

Holiday happenings for the entire family.

A time for family, traditions and celebration, holidays at The Grand Del Mar offer something for everyone to enjoy. This year’s events are sure to put a twinkle in the eyes of children — and the child within.

Reservations: 858.314.1996

Holidays at the Equestrian Center

November 22 – December 31, Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Saddle up your little one for a Jingle Bell Pony Ride (ages 2 – 6) or take to the trails on a memorable holiday adventure (ages 7 and up). For the ultimate equine experience, book the overnight Rein in Your Holidays package, including two-hours of learning, grooming, riding and a seasonal treat for one child (ages 7 and up).

Pony Ride , $35 per child

Trail rides , from $125
Package, from $560

Note: The Equestrian Center will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

3rd Annual Nutcracker Holiday Tea
Sunday, December 18 – Wednesday, December 21, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
Treat your family to an entertaining abridged performance of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic by Scripps Performing Arts Academy accompanied by a two-course, child-friendly tea service.

$55 for adults | $30 for children (ages 4 – 12), inclusive of tax and gratuity.

The Polar Express Pajama Party

Friday, December 23, 8:00 pm

Don your favorite pajamas and grad your fluffiest pillow for a memorable, screening of "The Polar Express."

Complimentary for resort guests.

Winter Wonders Animal Visit

Friday, December 30, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Meet special guests with impressive winter coats, including a fluffy fox, chinchilla, lynx and more.

Complimentary for resort guests.

The Spa & Haim Salon

Look and feel your best – from head to mistletoe.

Slip into the holiday spirit – and a total state of relaxation – at San Diego’s only Forbes Five-Star spa and salon. From a 30-minute upgrade to savings on a full day of indulgence, The Spa’s specials and packages offer the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. And before your special holiday event, visit Haim Salon for a seasonal pedicure or The Grand Entrance Package including hair, makeup and a manicure.

Spa Reservations: 858.314.2020

Holiday Shopping & Gift Cards

Give Grand this season.

You’ll find just the thing for everyone on your list with a stroll through the boutiques of The Grand Del Mar. Your wish list is about to become a dream come true!

Shopping

For the spa and sports aficionados in your life, visit The Spa Boutique and Golf Shop at The Grand Golf Club. For handcrafted nutcrackers and gingerbread imported from Germany, stop by Cent’ Anni Gifts. And head to The Collection for designer cashmere, holiday dresses, embellished threads and the latest denim trends.

Gift Cards

Don’t forget about our gift cards for acclaimed dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, personalized golf instruction and unforgettable escapes.
Purchase a Gift Card online.

Holiday Activities at The Grand Del Mar