A Christmas bar by the water? This is going straight on my South Bay holiday list.
Disclosure: The Portofino hosted my earlier birthday stay. This is a preview of the upcoming holiday season, not a review of a visit to the pop-up.
I’ve stayed at The Portofino in Redondo Beach before, and the harbor views are the reason I’d go back. This December, the hotel is turning its Living Room lounge into a Coastal Christmas Bar. Think flocked trees, driftwood-inspired décor and a holiday drink with boats outside the window.
When to go
The pop-up runs December 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027, with the lounge opening at 5 p.m. daily. If you want to go when there’s live holiday music, the hotel’s holiday calendar lists carolers on December 4, 11 and 18. Check with the hotel for performance times.
How to plan your visit
Visit The Portofino’s website for more information.
My move would be a late-afternoon walk around the harbor, then a window seat if there’s one available. The lounge is the main event, but you don’t need to plan a whole hotel weekend around it.
📍 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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