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Holidays at the Mark: Festive Dining and Magical Tea

Top of the Mark hosts a whimsical holiday tea accompanied by panoramic views of the city. Guests enjoy delicious bites alongside festive entertainment, including cookie decorating, face painting, and creations from a balloon artist. The experience also includes an appearance by the Lowell High School Choir and a photo opportunity with Santa in the lobby.

What to Expect

Holiday tea with cookie decorating, face painting, and Santa photo ops.

Event Details

Ages

21+ after 9:30 PM for general lounge; children welcome for Magical Tea and specific holiday meals.

Neighborhood

Nob Hill

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

InterContinental Mark Hopkins

Food & Drink

The tea includes delicious bites, and guests aged 21 and over can choose an admission option with bubbles.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Whimsical and festive

Energy Level

Low

Budget

$$$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

None

Location

Top of the Mark
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
San Francisco, CA
94108

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $135* per person; $165* per person with Bubbles (21+). – Get tickets
  • Hours: Three seatings: 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM. The event concludes and the room closes at 2:00 pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve through OpenTable and pick one of the three morning seatings, because the Magical Tea is a seated experience.
  • Avoid November 29 if you want the Lowell High School Choir and the Santa photo in the lobby, since neither is on that date.
  • Choose the Bubbles option when you book if any adults in your group are 21 or over and want bubbly with their tea.
  • Leave time for cookie decorating, face painting and the balloon artist. The room stays open into the early afternoon after the last seating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Special appearance by the Lowell High School Choir on every tea date except November 29.
  • Santa photo opportunity in the lobby on every tea date except November 29.
  • Bubbles upgrade for guests 21 and over, chosen as a separate ticket option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are there for kids?

Kids can decorate cookies, get their faces painted and watch a balloon artist at work.

Can we get a photo with Santa?

Yes. There's a photo opportunity with Santa in the lobby on every tea date except November 29.

Is there any live entertainment?

The Lowell High School Choir makes a special appearance on every tea date except November 29.

Can adults have a drink with their tea?

Yes. Guests 21 and over can choose the Bubbles option.

How do we book?

Reserve through OpenTable and choose one of the three seatings.

Tags

holiday traditionfestive foodfamily friendlyNew Years EveChristmas EveChristmas DayThanksgivingculinary delightslive musicseasonal activities

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team