San Diego Holiday Pop-Ups to Visit This November

San Diego’s seasonal rooms start changing into holiday settings in November, with festive cocktails and a few reasons to plan an early get-together before December fills up.

This guide covers announced November 2026 holiday pop-ups. They are not all open at the beginning of November. A bar transformation is not automatically a free event or an all-ages outing.

Last checked October 27, 2026. Confirm holiday hours and age rules before going, especially around Thanksgiving.

1. A Very Merry Masquerade at Top of the Hyatt

The 40th-floor masquerade changes from Halloween mood to festive décor and seasonal cocktails for November and December.

• When: Begins in November and continues through January 2, 2027. The venue has not named the exact November changeover day. Daily 4–11 p.m.
• Where: 1 Market Place, 40th floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and entry: Listed for ages 21+. No separate cover is published; menu purchases apply.
• Booking: No reservations. First come, first served.

Official seasonal masquerade announcement

2. Deck the Halls at Nason’s Beer Hall

Pendry’s announced holiday takeover gives Nason’s a festive setting for seasonal drinks and a casual catch-up after Thanksgiving.

• When: The dated 2026 holiday announcement lists November 26, 2026–January 2, 2027. Nason’s dining page lists an earlier November 20 start, so confirm with the restaurant before planning an opening-week visit.
• Where: Nason’s Beer Hall, 570 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Cost and entry: Beer, cocktails and food are purchases. The holiday announcement does not specify a cover charge or age rule.
• Booking: Reservations are encouraged and walk-ins are welcome. Regular hours are Monday–Thursday 3–10 p.m., Friday 3 p.m.–midnight, Saturday 10 a.m.–midnight and Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Confirm Thanksgiving hours before going.

Official 2026 holiday announcement · Nason’s dining and reservations

3. Winter Wonderland at Brickmans

For a North County option, Brickmans adds holiday décor and seasonal cocktails. The resort describes this one as family-friendly, making it a different kind of outing from a 21+ nightclub.

• When: November 27–December 31, 2026. The holiday bar opens daily at 3 p.m.; seasonal cocktails are available during the day.
• Where: Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. This is not the resort’s main La Bonita Drive address.
• Cost and entry: Food and drinks are purchases. A separate Brickmans admission fee is not published. The resort’s separate Lakeside Lawn Winter Wonderland has its own admission and activity charges.
• Booking: The bar is walk-in only. Reservations are available for patio and dining-room tables.

Official Brickmans holiday dates · Official resort location and family information

How to plan a November visit

If you want all three options from this list, aim for the final weekend of November. For an earlier outing, verify the Hyatt changeover before arranging the rest of your evening. Check the final menu prices and ask about younger guests rather than assuming every hotel bar has the same policy.

Want to build a whole evening around your holiday stop? Pair it with one of these November parties and dance nights. For a daytime plan with the kids, see my family-friendly November outings.