Coronado Times

Menorah Lighting
2022-12-18 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Chanukah with a nightly menorah lighting in The Del’s beautifully restored Victorian lobby.

“At First Light” Lightshow Spectacular
2022-11-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1 | 5-9pm

Enhanced for 2022, the grove of towering Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn is the scene of an even more dynamic light show orchestrated to music, a brilliant ethereal experience that captivates guests with a finale of snow flurries. Showcased is the Norfolk Pine originally made famous in 1904 as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas tree.
The complimentary 11-minute show takes place every 30 minutes from 5-9pm nightly.
In the event of heavy rain, the light show may be canceled up to 24 hours following the storm in order to protect the safety of our team and equipment. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Skating by the Sea®
2022-11-17 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Nov 17-Jan 1, 2023

Skating by the Sea® at Hotel del Coronado will returning for the 2022 holiday season. This spectacular beachfront ice rink features stunning views of the Pacific and benefits Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
Guests can also reserve the rink-side or ocean-side Frostbite Lounge with plush seating, roaring fire pits, holiday-themed libations, and delectable bites. The resort will be in full swing with Frosted by the Sea celebrations and beachfront dining. Guests can also enjoy ice rink views from the Sun Deck, Babcock & Story Bar, Sheerwater and Serẽa.
All holiday events are pre-paid and must be reserved in advance.
Schedule

Nov 17 – 20
Thurs : 4pm – 10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nov 21 – 27
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat: 11am – 10pm
Thanksgiving Day & Sun: 11am – 8pm
Nov 28 – Dec 18
Mon-Fri: 4pm – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Dec 19 – Jan 1
Mon-Sat: 11am – 10pm*
Sun: 11am – 8pm*
*Christmas Eve/Day: 11am-8pm
*New Year’s Eve: 11am-10pm
*New Year’s Day: 11am-8pm

Tinker Tuesdays: Edible Holiday Tree Art
2022-12-20 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Use ice cream cones and icing to create some edible holiday tree art!
Tinker Tuesdays is a hands-on educational program that allows children to explore, create, design, and problem solve focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts.

Lamb's Festival of Christmas: "A Christmas Carol"
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Kerry Meads’ magical adaptation of Charles Dickens iconic redemption story wrapped in gorgeous music of the Season.
We presented A CHRISTMAS CAROL last December to great acclaim. As the popular show sold out, thousands of patrons could not get tickets. Then the Omicron surge swept through our fully vaccinated cast, and we were forced to cancel the final 5 sold-out performances.
So, we decided to bring it back for 2022!
Adapted & Directed by Kerry Meads
Assistant Director – Rachael VanWormer
Musical Direction by G. Scott Lacy & Deborah Gilmour Smyth
Running Time: 90 minutes. No Intermission
Age Advisability: Because younger children may find some elements in the story to be frightening we recommend it for ages 8 and above.
Runs Dec. 1 through 24. Weekend 2pm matinees, and some Wednesdays.

Holiday Sing-A-Long
2022-12-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get into the holiday spirit with a Holiday Sing-a-Long with Marilyn Rees, Rob Taylor and Mary Taylor! Bring your singing voice or simply enjoy the music with hot cocoa and cookies.

Performer Biographies:
Born in New York City, Marilyn Rees’s father was in the Navy and her family moved several times. They landed in Coronado in 1955, and she graduated from Coronado High School in ‘57 and went off to Stanford University. She spent several years traveling to Mexico City, Vienna, and after graduation, Maracaibo, Venezuela. Eventually, she ended up back in Northern California, got married, had two children, and worked in the Gifted Program and started up the computer program in the Lafayette School District. She moved back to Coronado and has lived here full-time since 2000. Marilyn played every Monday night at Vigilucci’s and now plays weekly at Emerald C Gallery on Saturdays.
Mary Munger Taylor has traveled throughout the United States and Europe, acting and singing in venues ranging from opera to summer stock to Broadway. Personal favorites include starring on Broadway as Sally Bowles opposite Joel Grey in Hal Prince’s 20th anniversary revival of Cabaret. Since that time Mary’s appearances have included the creation of the role of Eve in the late AJ Antoon’s Genesis at Joe Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival. She can be heard as Mae Jones on the London Records release of Kurt Weill’s Street Scene, and acted as Drama Coach on that company’s recording of Marc Blitztein’s Regina. Since moving to Coronado with her husband of 28 years (Robert Taylor, CHS ’62), Mary has appeared nightly at San Diego’s premiere theatrical institution, The Old Globe, as House Manager.
Robert Taylor grew up in Coronado before heading off to MIT in the 1960s. After more than five decades away, he returned to his beloved hometown after retiring from his most recent position as Vice President of Systems at Morgan Stanley in New York City. Coming home brought him back to his roots and all-time passion — music. In 2014, Rob performed in the La Jolla Playhouse’s much-acclaimed The Hunchback of Notre Dame. San Diego appearances with the San Diego Master Chorale include the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience (2018), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2019), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2018) and Star Wars: A New Hope (2018). He sings with the San Diego Master Chorale, the Christ Church Choir and occasionally with Sacra Profana, San Diego’s premiere professional a capella chorale. As current President of Coronado Rotary (2021-22), Rob relishes “giving back” to the vibrant Coronado community. When he can find time, he also enjoys tutoring local middle and high school students in math, as well as his ongoing vocal studies with San Diego Opera’s Michael Sokol.

Gingerbread House Decorating at The Del
2022-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate the season by decorating a festive Gingerbread House. Kids of all ages will delight at the Candy Bar full of festive decorations and holiday treats. Best of all, to make your Gingerbread House an instant success, our culinary team will be pre-assembling the Gingerbread Houses so your family and friends will have more time for adding colorful candy décor and creating timeless holiday memories.
The resort’s Frosted by the Sea season will be in full swing with the return of Skating by the Sea®, thousands of holiday lights, a spectacular two-story lobby tree and stunning holiday décor.

Photos with Santa at the Hotel del Coronado
2022-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Dec 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

Capture the magic of the holiday season with a meeting and photo with Santa himself in the charming Garden Patio, the central courtyard of the majestic Victorian building.
Santa will also make a special appearance at the Holiday Festival on December 7.

Santa Surf Off & Toy Drive
2022-12-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Shipwrecks Beach, Avenida De Las Arenas, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
URT’S CHRISTMAS TRADITION
Put on your Santa hat and hit the waves in our annual Santa Surf Off & Toy Drive.
Come join us for our 12th Annual URT Santa Surf Off & Toy Drive in Coronado, CA (Shipwrecks Beach) 10AM-12PM. Bring your holiday themed costumes and come surf with us, paint the sea red with holiday cheer, and let’s show the world how URT does Christmas.
Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided from our friends at Heave Ho and donuts from Clayton’s Diner.
FREE URT Santa Hats while supplies last.
Directions: Park in the Coronado Shores public parking lot on Avenida De Las Arenas.

BRING YOUR UNWRAPPED GIFTS
We will drive them over to the Ronald McDonald House directly after the event.

Christmas Eve Dinner at The Del
2022-12-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Celebrate Christmas Eve in the spectacular Crown and Coronet Room with a lavish festive spread, full of traditional favorites and culinary delights. With Skating by the Sea®, Frostbite and photos with Santa to match, Christmas Eve at The Del is the ultimate destination to get in the holiday spirit. Pricing is $185 for adults, $100 for children, complimentary for children 3 and under.
Guests will marvel at thousands of sparkling lights adorning the property with towering Christmas trees, garlands galore and stunning holiday décor, including a fabulous two-story lobby tree in The Del’s newly restored lobby.
*All holiday events are by reservation only and must be prepaid to confirm. Listed prices do not include 7.75% State Tax, 18% Gratuity, and 1.888% Historic Preservation Fund charge.
