Holiday Events at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in 2026
Gingerbread houses, wreath-making workshops, Dickens-era carolers, and visits with Santa are all part of the holiday lineup at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, located just 30 minutes south of San Francisco.
The resort and golf course sit on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and are going all out for the festive season, offering family activities, special dining experiences, and plenty of reasons to take a day trip or weekend getaway from San Francisco.
Family-friendly holiday activities include wreath-making on November 28 ($325 per person) and gingerbread house decorating on December 19–20 ($350 per table of four).
December also brings complimentary carolers on select dates, photos with Santa on December 13 and 20, and Christmas Eve storytelling with Mrs. Claus.
Food is a big part of the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay festivities, too.
Diwali brunch kicks things off November 7–8 ($199), followed by Thanksgiving dinner at Navio on November 26 ($275), featuring turkey, Beef Wellington, Pacific oysters, and caviar.
Thanksgiving brunch ($255) is offered November 26, 28, and 29.
For the grown-ups, there’s a Holiday Scotch Lounge (October 22–January 3), festive afternoon tea on December weekends ($135), and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day tasting dinners ($275).
An eight-course New Year’s Eve dinner ($395) closes out 2026, followed by celebratory New Year’s brunches ($255).
Find the full schedule and reservation details at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.
📸 Lead photo courtesy of Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
