Wake Up in a Winter Wonderland
Experience So Much Christmas from the comfort of a stylish guest room or spacious family suite at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center. Set on 36 waterfront acres in Chula Vista, our resort is home to some of the most exciting Christmas events, holiday activities, and family attractions near San Diego. Enjoy exclusive overnight guest benefits, festive experiences, seasonal entertainment, and unforgettable holiday memories, all just steps from your room.
Resort Amenities
Set on 36 acres along the Chula Vista waterfront, Gaylord Pacific Resort offers a festive winter escape with 1,600 rooms, a 4.25‑acre water park, and vibrant dining—capturing coastal holiday charm with a lively, all‑in‑one resort experience.
MAGNIFICENT DÉCOR
MAGNIFICENT DÉCOR
Wander through millions of holiday lights and capture festive pictures with your loved ones. From dazzling décor to enchanting experiences, our resort offers the perfect escape for you to create unforgettable memories and experience So Much Christmas.
DINING OPTIONS
DINING OPTIONS
Our distinctive restaurants offer an array of cuisine & ambience, from Baja-inspired essentials and an entertaining sports bar to a signature steakhouse. Among our holiday pop-ups, sip on seasonal cocktails, warm up with hot cocoa, and indulge in sweet concoctions.
LUXURIOUS SPA
LUXURIOUS SPA
Relieve your holiday stress and worries when you experience our rejuvenating spa treatments. From full-body couple's massages to invigorating seasonal facials, you'll find renewal within your mind, body, and soul.
4.25-ACRE WATER PARK
4.25-ACRE WATER PARK
Find relaxation and exhilaration during the wintertime. Our year-round, vibrant water park offers temperature-controlled pools, a lazy river, thrilling water slides, and an exhilirating wave pool.
ENDLESS HOURS OF ACTIVITIES
ENDLESS HOURS OF ACTIVITIES
From dazzling décor to enchanting experiences, our resort offers the perfect escape for you to create unforgettable memories and experience So Much Christmas.
Exclusive Overnight Guest Benefits At Christmas
- FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION Click to Expanded FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION
We know that things happen unexpectedly, and you may need to adjust your plans. That's why we offer flexible cancellation options for overnight guests to give you reassurance when booking your holiday stay and tickets with us.
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- SKIP THE LINE BENEFITS Click to Expanded SKIP THE LINE BENEFITS
Wait less and play more with your Chill Pass privileges to ice!, including front-of-line access and shorter wait times for this year's signature attraction.
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- SPECIAL DINING ACCESS Click to Expanded SPECIAL DINING ACCESS
Our most popular restaurants offer special access to dining reservations for guests who spend the night to ensure your family can make the most of your holiday season.
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Rooms & Suites
Wake up to the San Diego Bay stretching endlessly before you. From your private balcony, watch sailboats glide by, water shimmer, and the sky blush pink and purple at sunset. As evening falls, marina lights twinkle and the coast glows—setting the scene for a cozy, coastal Christmas escape.
Turn the holidays into a true occasion in our Presidential or Bay View Executive Suites. With expansive indoor‑outdoor living space and sweeping ocean views, these suites are designed for gathering, celebrating, and unwinding together—whether it’s morning coffee overlooking the bay or winding down after a day of festive fun.
Need room for the whole family—and then some? Some of our Bay View Rooms and Suites can connect to Balcony Rooms, creating the perfect setup for families to spread out, come together, and share the view. Pull up a chair as miles of sky and sea perform their spectacular sunset dance and the San Diego skyline sparkles to life.
Overnight Stay Offers
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Christmas at Gaylord Pacific ice! Package
Create cherished memories when you experience our signature event, ice! featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and stay at our one-of-a-kind resort.
Christmas at Gaylord Pacific ice! Package
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Stay Longer and Save
There's so much Christmas to experience at our resort, you need more time to explore it all! Save up to 20% when you stay three or more nights, so you can unwind and unwrap a relaxing getaway together. Use code S6058.
Stay Longer and Save
Member Exclusive
Marriott Bonvoy Overnight Package
All Marriott Bonvoy™ Members can save up to 15% off room nights with two tickets to ice! featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas," plus earn 1,000 bonus points per night. Use code D0873.