Festive Season 2026

From the first glow of our annual tree lighting to the final toast of the new year, festive season unfolds beautifully at The Miramar. Gather with the community beneath our historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree, let little ones explore and play inside our handcrafted life-size gingerbread house, and savor festive farm-to-table dining from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Whether you’re celebrating with family, someone special, or simply yourself, the season is yours to enjoy.

Thanksgiving Dinner at FIG Restaurant

Gather for Thanksgiving dinner at FIG Restaurant. Our tasting menu honors the season with warm Parker House rolls for the table, starters like maple-infused butternut squash soup, and entrées ranging from the classic turkey dinner to braised short rib with truffled brown butter potatoes. Save room for a pumpkin mousse cake or chocolate pecan tart to close the meal on a sweet note.

FIG Restaurant Thanksgiving Day Hours

Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dinner: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Reservation recommended.

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Meet Me Under the Fig Tree

For over a century, our historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree has stood at the heart of the Miramar and each December, the community gathers beneath its giant branches for our most cherished tradition. Join us for pictures with Santa, live music, cookie decorating, a snow machine, raffle prizes, and more, complimentary and open to all.

Sunday, December 13 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | The Front Drive

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Tree Lighting Ceremony

The season officially begins beneath the lights of our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join us for an evening of carols performed by the Santa Monica High School Choir, hot chocolate, and photos with Santa. A beloved tradition that brings neighbors, families, and the community together to welcome the holiday season in true Miramar fashion.

Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | The Miramar Gardens

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THANKSGIVING To-Go

This Thanksgiving, let FIG Restaurant do the cooking while you host the ones who matter most. Our annual Turkey To-Go dinner features a whole roasted turkey and signature sides including yams with walnut maple streusel, and your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. Thoughtfully prepared and perfectly packaged, it’s everything you need for a memorable holiday feast, from our table to yours. Each Turkey To-Go package serves eight.

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Christmas Eve Dinner at FIG

Celebrate Christmas Eve at FIG Restaurant, where farm-to-table cuisine and holiday warmth come together just steps from the Santa Monica coast. Enjoy an elegant evening of festive specials, from classic Beef Wellington to lobster bisque, served alongside FIG’s full seasonal menu.

FIG Restaurant Christmas Eve Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Reservations recommended.

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Christmas Day Brunch

This Christmas, gather at FIG Restaurant for a day of celebration from morning through evening. Our culinary team has crafted a selection of festive specials for the occasion. Enjoy delicate gingerbread pancakes with whipped cream cheese and orange marmalade, a truffle and asparagus omelet with shaved truffles and Taleggio. Finish with the whimsical Santa Hat, an artful creation of white chocolate mousse, pound cake, and meringue. Each holiday special is served alongside FIG’s full seasonal menu, inviting every guest to celebrate the day exactly as they wish.

FIG Restaurant Christmas Day Hours
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Reservations recommended.

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New Year's Eve at The Miramar

Ring in the new year in true Miramar style. The Lobby Lounge comes alive with live music and specialty cocktails crafted for the occasion, alongside an array of culinary experiences to enjoy throughout the evening. For a change of pace, pop over to The Bungalow, where a live DJ and seaside bites keep the celebration going long past midnight.

New Year's Eve at FIG

Join us at FIG Restaurant for a decadent New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner that honors the occasion, from hamachi crudo with shiso coconut ponzu to lobster ravioli in champagne and caviar sauce. Each course is a toast to the year behind and the one ahead. The champagne is chilled. The evening is yours.

FIG Restaurant New Year’s Eve Hours

Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Reservations required. Menu coming soon!

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New Year's Eve at Lobby Lounge

Ring in the new year at the Lobby Lounge. The evening brings a special menu, live entertainment from a full band, and a countdown at midnight. Reserve your seating in advance to enjoy luxury lounge seating and dedicated service throughout your allotted time, the best seat in the house for the biggest night of the year.

The Lobby Lounge New Year’s Eve Hours

First Seating: 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
Second Seating: 10:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Advance reservations required. Book Experience on Open Table.

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New Year's Day Brunch at FIG

Welcome the new year slowly, over brunch by the coast. FIG Restaurant greets the first day of the year with brunch specials created for the occasion, from potato puffs with caviar and champagne hollandaise to a golden Monte Cristo with gruyere and cherry jam. Each special is served alongside FIG’s full menu, so the first table you gather around in the new year has something for everyone.

FIG Restaurant New Year’s Day Hours

Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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Holiday Nights at Lobby Lounge Live

This season, come in from the cool evening air and settle into The Lobby Lounge, where the lights are low and live music fills the heart of the hotel. Three nights a week, local pianists and vocalists perform an evening set of timeless standards and modern favorites, with a festive classic from time to time.

Handcrafted cocktails and refined bites are available to order throughout the evening. Eight guests may join our pianists at the piano each night, first come, first served.