Balboa Bay Resort, the acclaimed Forbes Four-Star destination and Newport Beach’s only waterfront resort, welcomes both visitors and the local community to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of spirited events honoring treasured traditions along the scenic harbor.
Mistletoe Market: Sunday, November 22; 11am — 2pm
Kick off the holidays and make spirits bright with a festive afternoon of seasonal shopping at Mistletoe Market. Find gifts for everyone on your list and discover a curated collection of local makers, boutiques, and specialty vendors. Enjoy holiday-inspired cocktails and bites available for purchase in addition to live entertainment and to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Thanksgiving Buffet: Thursday, November 26; Multiple seating times
Gather in gratitude with a lavish buffet set in the newly redesigned Lighthouse Room. Executive Chef Diego Bernal presents a variety of delicious offerings including carving stations of turkey, prime rib, and salmon, traditional holiday sides, culinary stations including the resort’s signature chilled seafood display, as well as a complimentary sparkling wine toast, and sweet treats. View the full menu here.
Adults: $155 plus service charge and tax; Children (12 and under) $60 plus service charge and tax. To reserve, please visit OpenTable here. Multiple seating times.
A Season of Wonder: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Spectacular: Sunday, November 29 at 5p
Join us beneath the lights for an extraordinary evening featuring OCSA’s MONTAGE! in an all-new musical spectacular. Live vocalists, energetic dancers, and beloved holiday characters— including Frosty, Rudolph, Santa, and Mrs. Claus—will take the stage before the dazzling illumination of our magnificent 20-foot Christmas tree. The celebration concludes with a flurry of snow and a finale certain to leave the entire family filled with holiday wonder. Guests are invited to share the spirit of giving by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots.
Complimentary admission. Open seating after 5pm.
12 Days of Spalidays: December 1 — 12; Spa Hours: Monday — Thursday, 10am — 6pm
Give the gift of wellness this holiday season at Balboa Bay Spa, with twelve days of exclusives on spa treatments and luxury retail, including:
December 1 — 10% off loungewear
December 2 — Book a facial and massage together and save 20% on both treatments
December 3 — Book a 50-minute Signature Cleansing Facial and receive 30 additional minutes complimentary
December 4 — 10% off all facials
December 5 — Complimentary Seasonal Back Scrub with any massage OR a Seasonal Mask upgrade with any facial
December 6 — 10% off all skincare products plus complimentary gift with purchase
December 7 — 10% off all holiday candles
December 8 — 10% off athleisure apparel
December 9 — 10% off Balboa Bay Club logo wear
December 10 — Book any 50+ Minute Facial and receive a complimentary LED Enhancement plus a complimentary gift
December 11 — 10% off all body treatments and body care products
December 12 — Book any 50+ Minute Massage and receive a complimentary Scalp Treatment OR CBD Enhancement
While supplies last. Offers are valid only on the date listed and cannot be combined with other promotions unless otherwise noted. Exclusions may apply. To reserve, please call the Spa at 949.630.4772.
118th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing Exclusives, Luxury Accommodations, and Festive Dining
Wednesday, December 16 — Sunday, December 20
VIEW: The ultimate front-row experience! Get up close with all the merriment aboard a private Duffy or discover the resort’s Harbor of Lights: Private Charter Experience with the Host of the Coast — Balboa Bay Resort’s 42-foot Sea Ray. To reserve, please visit balboabayresort.com/holiday.
STAY: Balboa Bay Resort’s Bay View guestrooms offer front-row views of the sparkling waterfront. To book, please visit the resort website here.
DINE: Savor a specialty menu and witness the parade cruise by. Based on availability. Reservations required. Some restrictions apply. To reserve, please visit OpenTable here.
Christmas Day Champagne Brunch
Friday, December 25; Multiple seating times
Experience an opulent buffet celebration set in the newly redesigned Lighthouse Room and outdoor patio. Executive Chef Diego Bernal presents a variety of delicious cuisine, including an egg station, carving stations of chicken, prime rib, and sea bass, classic holiday sides, the resort’s signature chilled seafood display, as well as a complimentary sparkling wine tasting, and seasonal sweet treats. View the full menu here.
Multiple seating times. Adults: $155 plus service charge and tax; Children (12 and under) $60 plus service charge and tax. Exclusive pricing for Balboa Bay Club members and resort guests available. To reserve, please visit OpenTable here.
New Year's Eve Wine Dinner
Thursday, December 31; Reception: 6:30pm, Seating: 7pm
Conclude 2026 with a fine dining experience along the waterfront. Held in the stunning Lighthouse Room, discover a three-course prix fixe meal complemented by elegant wine pairings. Following dinner, enjoy live music, dancing, and sparkling wine toast. 21+. Semi-formal or cocktail attire required. Exclusive pricing for Balboa Bay Club members.
New Year's Eve Celebration: Thursday, December 31
Ring in 2027 with the most spectacular waterfront celebration in Newport Beach! Guests are encouraged to wear attire that glitters, sparkles, or shines as the dazzling evening within newly redesigned Grand Ballroom features live music from Gold Standard and DJ Ricky Rocks, as well as light bites and a complimentary sparkling wine toast. 21+. Semi-formal or cocktail attire required. Exclusive pricing for Balboa Bay Club members.
For additional details and information on holiday events and offerings at Balboa Bay Resort, please visit balboabayresort.com/holidays.
About Balboa Bay Resort & Club
Since its opening in 1948, Balboa Bay Club has mastered the embodiment of timeless coastal elegance, nestled along the picturesque shores of Newport Beach. With its stunning waterfront location, luxurious amenities, and impeccable service, the “Host of the Coast” offers a social haven where members and guests have exclusive access to amenities as well as members-only events, promotions, and preferred pricing for food, drinks, shopping, and spa treatments. Balboa Bay Club is revered as a Newport Beach landmark and gathering place for residents, families and friends, located on fifteen pristine acres including a private marina and Members-only beach. Adjacent to the Club is Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor, which opened to the public in 2003. The Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond property features 159 luxurious guestrooms and suites, offering relaxed yet refined accommodations. The celebrated culinary program includes signature waterfront restaurant A+O Restaurant | Bar; Blend Café; and in-room dining. Wellness amenities include a fitness studio, year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool with poolside cabanas, and access to the Club’s full-service Spa and DryBar Salon. Balboa Bay Resort’s Recreation Concierge offers land and water sport rentals from the hotel’s private dock along with curated experiences and a robust Poolside Cabana program. Wedding and group offerings include the waterfront Lighthouse Room, Bayfront ceremony lawn and more, totaling nearly 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. For more information vist: www.balboabayresort.com and www.balboabayclub.com.
