Hospitality Night
Visitors can watch Santa Claus arrive to light the tree and visit him at his Beach House to share their holiday wishes. The evening includes live performances by local school ensembles and bands, along with holiday crafts and activities. Guests can also wander through downtown business open houses and enjoy caroling, cookies, and cider.
What to Expect
Laguna Beach holiday block party with tree lighting and live entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Laguna Beach
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Laguna Beach and Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
The event schedule lists La Playa Tamales, homemade cookies and cider, and Dinner2Go from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday revelers
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Hospitality Night: approximately 5:00pm–9:00pm. Tentative schedule: downtown street closures begin 3:00pm; free trolley and neighborhood on-demand service 4:00pm–11:00pm; Thurston Middle School Band 5:00pm–5:30pm; holiday crafts and activities 5:00pm–7:30pm; market, food, open sanctuary, dinner, prayer candles, and caroling 5:00pm–7:00pm; Ukulele Academy 5:30pm–6:05pm; tree lighting at 6:10pm; Laguna Community Concert and JaZz Band 6:15pm–7:30pm; Santa at his Beach House 6:30pm–9:00pm; Anneliese School 6:30pm–6:45pm; Susannah B & the Lowkeys and Earl Thomas 7:00pm–9:00pm; business open houses 5:00pm–9:00pm.
- Parking: The Peppertree Parking Lot and portions of nearby downtown streets are closed to vehicular traffic prior to and during the event.
Tips & Advice
- Use the free trolley and neighborhood on-demand service from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m., since the Peppertree lot and nearby streets close to vehicles.
- Check the Hospitality Night street-closure map before driving; closures begin at 3:00 p.m. and affect several downtown streets.
- Arrive before Santa's 6:10 p.m. tree lighting if you want to catch the earlier Peppertree performances and crafts.
- Plan for walking between the Peppertree Lot and Forest Avenue stages, where the event schedule places activities and live music.
- Bring a warm layer for the evening outdoors, especially if you expect to stay for performances or Santa's Beach House visit.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Kids can do holiday crafts and activities in the Peppertree Lot and watch Santa arrive to light the tree. Then they can visit him at his Beach House to share their Christmas wishes.
What music and performances are there?
The Thurston Middle School Band, Ukulele Academy and the Laguna Community Concert and JaZz Band play in the Peppertree Lot. Anneliese School, Susannah B & the Lowkeys and Earl Thomas perform on the main stage on Forest Ave.
Is there food?
Early in the evening, Laguna Beach Presbyterian offers La Playa Tamales, homemade cookies and cider, and Dinner2Go. It also has an art market, an open sanctuary, prayer candles and caroling.
How do I get downtown with the street closures?
Use the free trolley and neighborhood on-demand service, which run before, during and after the event. Parts of Forest Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Beach Street, Glenneyre and the Peppertree Lot close to cars that afternoon.
Are downtown shops open?
Yes, downtown businesses hold open houses all evening.
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