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San Diego · Winter 2026–27 · Map Guide

San Diego Holiday Pop-Up Bars

Three current holiday programs, one undated returning-page lead and two explicit watchlists.

The strongest current anchors are Nason’s, Wild Hare and The Del. A live old pop-up page is not treated as a new 2026 announcement, and a regular cocktail lounge is not invented into a confirmed Christmas bar.

Our top picks for San Diego Holiday Pop-Up Bars are Nason's Beer Hall, Wild Hare Bar Garden and Hotel del Coronado. The full map covers 6 stops across Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, Pacific Beach and more, with 2 routes you can follow in order.

6 mapped stops2 ordered routesResearched Nov 8, 2026
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1Gaslamp Quarter · Announced holiday barconfirmed

Nason's Beer Hall

Deck the Halls is the beer hall’s current seasonal program. Confirm the event night and any private-party restrictions.

November 20–January 2 in the current 2026 festive program; check exact service dates.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

570 J Street, San Diego CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

Source 1 ↗

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2Gaslamp Quarter · Announced holiday barreported

Wild Hare Bar Garden

Tinsel & Martinis is explicitly a 2026 holiday pop-up at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K Street. The official page conflicts on its opening day.

2026 season confirmed; body says November 13–December 31, but header says November 14. Ask the venue which opening date applies.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

401 K Street, San Diego CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

Source 1 ↗

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3Coronado · Announced holiday loungeconfirmed

Hotel del Coronado

The dated 2026 release introduces Holiday Lodge in the historic Laundry building and Frostbite Lounge. These are distinct paid/event spaces at the same resort pin.

Holiday Lodge select dates November 25–January 3; Frostbite November 20–January 3 in the 2026–27 program.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

Source 1 ↗ · Source 2 ↗

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4Pacific Beach · Return watchlistpending

The Grass Skirt

The operator still has a Sippin’ Santa page/menu, but the linked menu is from the prior season. A 2026 return is not confirmed by that page.

2026 return, dates and current menu PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

910 Grand Avenue, San Diego CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

Source 1 ↗

Location evidence ↗

5Marina · Holiday-theme watchlistpending

Top of the Hyatt

A real waterfront hotel lounge for the watchlist. Its current about page verifies the venue, not a 2026 holiday transformation.

2026 holiday theme/program and special service PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

1 Market Place, San Diego CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

Source 1 ↗

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6Mission Hills · Holiday-theme watchlistpending

Fort Oak

Use this as a Mission Hills alternative only after checking whether a seasonal bar program is actually announced. The regular drinks menu is not a holiday event.

2026 special holiday bar program PENDING.

Current operator/menu prices apply; check taxes, fees and reservations separately.

Address, sources & location

1011 Fort Stockton Drive, San Diego CA

Reviewed venue/address or named public-feature orientation point, not a reserved entrance, guaranteed view or turn-by-turn route. Follow current access rules.

Source 1 ↗ · Source 2 ↗

Location evidence ↗

Follow the order, not the crowd

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Route 01 · Walk

Gaslamp holiday pair

  1. Wild Hare Bar Garden
  2. Nason's Beer Hall

Both have current seasonal announcements; confirm the conflicting Wild Hare opening date and each venue’s access.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes. Check access and individual opening/booking times; regional transfers are not walks.

Route 02 · Single-resort outing

Coronado alternative

  1. Hotel del Coronado

Book the chosen lounge/event space separately. This is a self-contained resort outing, not a walk from the Gaslamp.

Ordered planning sequence, not turn-by-turn navigation. Use legal public routes. Check access and individual opening/booking times; regional transfers are not walks.

The useful small print

Before you go.

  • Researched November 8, 2026. Status labels apply to the claim in each entry, not to guaranteed future opening or availability.
  • Check current official sources before travelling. No ticket, table, parking space, weather, sighting or uninterrupted public access is promised.
  • The Grass Skirt’s older Sippin’ Santa page does not prove a 2026 return.
  • Top of the Hyatt and Fort Oak are PENDING alternatives, not confirmed themed pop-ups.
  • Do not drive after drinking. Ask about age restrictions, ingredients and booking requirements.
confirmed
Operator/public agency confirms the stated place, program or posted regular offering; a ticket/table is not guaranteed.
reported
A source supports the claim but its year, date, operating detail or independent corroboration is unresolved.
pending
Special-day service, seasonal opening, participation, menu or access is not established. Do not travel or book on this pin alone.

Researched November 8, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.

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