Celebrate the Holidays at These Idyllic L.A. Hotels as a Local or Tourist

The holidays are all about coming together, and Los Angeles’ top hotels are ensuring just that. Welcoming long-time locals and visiting tourists alike, Shutters on the Beach, The Beverly Hilton and the Peninsula Beverly Hills are offering guests a full schedule of holiday festivities. Head to any (or all!) of these L.A. resort gems for a guaranteed time of merriment, special dinners and Christmas activities. Whether you’re looking for holiday-themed brunch or family photos with Santa, these three hotels have you covered.

See below for all the details about the festive programming.

Shutters on the Beach

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Warm up this holiday season at iconic Santa Monica Beach hotel’s Shutters on the Beach. Guests and locals alike can nestle into the big leather couches and get cozy by the fireplace at Shutters’ Living Room, complete with live entertainment every night and holiday cocktails with a view of the Pacific Ocean. Try the Romp on the Beach Cocktail, a variation of a holiday Eggnog from Puebla, Mexico, or enjoy Christmas brunch and dinner at Shutters’ oceanfront restaurant 1 Pico, which will highlight holiday classics with a twist from new executive chef Sean Michael Runyon. This year, Shutters on the Beach will also celebrate its connection to the sea during festive season. The iconic luxury beach house’s holiday decor will be awash in a spectrum of sea foam and ocean blues with accents of silver and white gold. Beachy surprises will add a sense of whimsy throughout, and the Shutters Christmas Train will arrive at its station in the Living Room December 1st to bring out the kid in all of us.

The Beverly Hilton 

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Take in the views of Beverly Hills and enjoy nearby shopping on Rodeo Drive with a stay at The Beverly Hilton this holiday season. In addition to family friendly packages in partnership with Disney and spacious newly renovated suites, guests can enjoy Christmas brunch and Christmas dinner at signature poolside restaurant, CIRCA 55. Christmas dinner is available on December 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. featuring seasonal soups and salads, such as the Candy Cane Beet Salad with raw and roasted candy striped beets, a seafood display, carving station and more ($80 per person, $35 for children). Additionally, brunch is offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring carving stations and seafood selections, as well as fresh baked goods and an expansive breakfast buffet.

Peninsula Beverly Hills

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• Holiday Cocktails: Cheers to the holiday season! The Peninsula Beverly Hills introduces the Taste the Season cocktail menu, which includes a candy cane martini, season’s punch, mulled wine, hot-buttered rum and more!
• Holiday Carolers: From December 17 to 24, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., live holiday carolers will be singing all the traditional classics on the front drive of Peninsula Beverly Hills. 
• Santa Brunch at The Belvedere: Guests and locals will experience a festive-themed spin on Belvedere’s traditional brunch in this fun-filled experience, perfect for families. Reservations are available for this one-time seating on December 19, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., which a live holiday jazz band will also accompany. 
• Christmas Eve at The Belvedere: Featuring a pre-fixe menu and $35 free-flowing champagne, this dining experience is not to be missed.
• Santa Claus Naughty & Nice List: Families can join Santa Claus for photographs and gifts from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 24. 
• Belvedere Christmas Celebration: This Christmas Day series includes a family-style menu, free-flowing champagne, and all-day fun.
• Christmas Afternoon Tea: Join the property for festive tea, featuring seatings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. $125 per person

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