Holiday Activities in Monterey
Nov 22, 2024
WINTER WONDERLAND
Portola Hotel & Spa invites you and your family to enjoy in splendor and joy of the holiday season at our annual Winter Wonderland. This year, join in a variety of Holiday Activities in Monterey like breakfast with Santa, holiday carolers, musical performances by local schools, and Portola's Christmas Buffet in the grand ballroom. Create new traditions and make Portola Hotel & Spa your home for the holidays!
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN
Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 8:30am to 11:30am
Santa Claus is coming to town with The Peninsula Harmony Company Trio Carolers! Join us for breakfast at our Monterey restaurant and enjoy Jacks Monterey's most popular morning offerings, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Classic Eggs Benedict, Mimosas, and more. Santa Claus will be available to say hello to our guests and take photos at your leisure. The Portola team will also host cookie decorating in the hotel lobby. Complimentary cookies decorating available while supplies last. Breakfast reservations are recommended. Please call Jacks Monterey at (831) 649-7830 or email [email protected] to secure your reservations.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Portola Hotel & Spa is delighted to partner with local schools and performers to offer live holiday music in the lobby. Enjoy a full evening in downtown Monterey with dinner at Jacks Monterey, inside the Portola Hotel or ice skating behind the hotel with Ice Skating by the Bay. View the full schedule of performances and start making your holiday plans today!
SCHEDULE
- Friday, December 6, 2024
- 5pm to 6pm York High School Choir will perform in the hotel lobby
- Monday, December 9, 2024
- 5pm to 6pm Marina High School String Orchestra will perform in the hotel lobby
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- 5:30pm to 6:30pm Monterey High School Vocal Arts ensemble will perform in the hotel lobby
- Thursday, December 12, 2024
- 5pm to 6pm Monterey High School Instrumental Group "Tons of Jazz" will perform in the hotel lobby
- Friday, December 13, 2024
- 5pm to 5:30pm San Carlos School Children's Choir will perform in the hotel lobby
- Friday, December 20, 2024
- 5pm to 8pm Evergreen Duo with Lisa Marie Bohn and Scott Slaughter will perform at Jacks Monterey
- Saturday, December 21, 2024
- 5pm to 8pm Evergreen Duo with Lisa Marie Bohn and Scott Slaughter will perform at Jacks Monterey
- 6pm to 8pm Meet the Mean Green One at Jacks Monterey
- Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- 5pm to 8pm Peninsula Harmony Company Trio Carolers KP will perform at Jacks Monterey
- 6pm to 8pm Meet the Mean Green One at Jacks Monterey
ICE SKATING BY THE BAY
November 22, 2024 through January 5, 2025
Enjoy outdoor ice skating in Monterey from Ice Skating by the Bay. Located in Custom House Plaza behind the Portola Hotel & Spa November 22, 2024 through January 5, 2025. For more information and tickets, visit iceskatingbythebay.com.
THE MEAN GREEN ONE IS BACK
Saturday, December 21 & Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | 6pm to 8pm
The Mean Green One will be available Saturday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm, to say hello to our guests at Jacks Monterey and take photos at your leisure.
Dinner reservations are recommended. Please call Jacks Monterey at (831) 649-7830 or email [email protected] to secure your reservations.
HOLIDAY WINE FLIGHTS
Jacks Monterey celebrates the holiday season with a curated selection of wine flights. Sip and savor a unique flight of four red or white wines produced by local vintner, Joyce Vineyards. Choose between a red or white wine flight. Jacks wine flights are $20 per flight. Reservations at Jacks Monterey are recommended.
CHRISTMAS DINNER BUFFET
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | 2pm to 7pm
Tis' the season to celebrate the holidays with a spectacular Christmas Dinner Buffet at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Enjoy live piano music and a delectable Christmas spread in De Anza Ballroom for a holiday buffet your whole family will enjoy! Adults $89.95 | Seniors $79.95 (65 or older) | Children $39.95 (ages 6-12) | Kids under 5 eat free. 20% gratuity and tax will be added to all checks. Reservations are required. To reserve a table, please call (831) 649-7892 or email [email protected]
PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN MONTEREY
We hope you'll spend some time celebrating the season with some holiday activities in Monterey. We're excited for all the festivities to come, and hope you'll visit us this December. Our Reservations team is available to assist you with booking the best possible accommodations for a memorable holiday season! Book your guest room or suite online or call (888) 222-5851.
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