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Holidays by the Sea

Let time stand still for a while with your loved ones against the backdrop of Santa Monica beach. We invite you to discover new traditions beside the Pacific edge. Holiday by the sea shimmers with gratitude and magic. Gather for coastal feasts, sunrise shoreline runs, and Santa’s sweet surprises.

Signature Holiday
Experiences and Dining

Please contact your Regent Experience Manager to personalize your stay.

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

November 19, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Welcome the holidays by the sea with the whole family in a glow of wonder as Regent Santa Monica Beach’s 45-foot Christmas tree illuminates the coastal evening.  Delight in live music, whimsical encounters, festive sweet treats, holiday shopping, and the shared joy of giving back to our local Santa Monica community.

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Thanksgiving Prix Fixe

November 26, 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Gather at Orla by Michael Mina for a memorable Mediterranean mezze and optional tableside enhancements. Capture the memories with a keepsake family portrait then our youngest guests are invited to write their holiday wishes at the Letters to Santa station.
Cost: $240+ Adults / $75+ Kids

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Menorah Lighting & Specialty Menu at Orla

December 4 – December 12

Experience the warmth of Hanukkah at Regent Santa Monica Beach, where nightly menorah lightings and Orla’s exclusive holiday menu create eight unforgettable evenings of tradition and connection by the sea.

 

Reservations Open in Early November

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Nutcracker Brunch

November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19
Seating: 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.

Step into the magic of the season with a lavish Michael Mina brunch, whimsical family experiences, a keepsake photo with Santa, and a live performance of The Nutcracker culminating in an enchanting snowfall finale.

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Christmas Day Feast

December 25
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Embrace the magic of Christmas Day at Orla with an indulgent seasonal brunch, a memorable visit from Santa, or an exquisite prix-fixe dinner set against the Pacific.

Reservations Open Early November

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New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party

December 31
Seatings: 6:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. 

Welcome 2027 with a multi-course dinner at Orla before an unforgettable evening of flowing Champagne, live music, captivating entertainment, and dancing through midnight by the Pacific.

Reservations Open Early November

Festive Holiday Decor at Regent Santa Monica

Your Third Night,
A Gift From Us

Stay two nights and enjoy a third night complimentary with access to signature seasonal programming and resort experiences.

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Guerlain Spa Promotions & Events
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Guerlain Spa Gift Card

Some gifts are enjoyed once. Others become part of someone’s favorite day.

A Guerlain Spa gift card offers access to signature Guerlain treatments, including personalized skincare experiences, therapeutic massages, and indulgent body rituals designed to leave guests feeling refreshed, recharged, and beautifully cared for.

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Spa Soirées

The season gives so many reasons to gather, and Spa Soirées open the spa to yours. Friends arrive while the days hold their warmth and the calendar fills with celebration, for a birthday, a bridal weekend, an autumn reunion, or simply the wish to mark an ordinary day together. 

Email [email protected] for reservations.

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The Art of Makeup Class

Spend 90 minutes learning professional makeup application techniques from a certified Guerlain beauty expert. Discover the signature methods used by makeup artists worldwide to enhance your features, perfect your complexion, and create a polished look that lasts. Leave with hands-on skills, a curated makeup guide, and the confidence to recreate the techniques at home

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Spotlight treatment

Blue Renaissance Massage (90 minutes)

This transformative journey blends deep therapeutic massage, the flowing rhythms of Lomi Lomi, and athletic-inspired assisted stretching to restore balance, improve mobility, and awaken vital energy throughout the body. A true choreography of the senses, designed to create a lasting feeling of lightness, rejuvenation, and rebirth. Appropriate bottom attire is required for all guests during this service.

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Indulgent facial treatment

Blue Renaissance Facial (90 minutes)

A transformative facial ritual inspired by the power of renewal. Guided by expert hands, each movement awakens the skin’s natural vitality, releases facial tension, and restores youthful radiance. Enhanced with Orchidée Impériale Concentrate Serum, Cooling Cryo Globes, and Blue LED therapy, this indulgent experience delivers a true rebirth for the skin.

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