NEW YEAR’S EVE at The Grand
It is the most wonderful time of the year at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Make spirits bright as you ring in the new year in sunny San Diego amid twinkling palms and a dazzling Christmas tree! Gather with loved ones enjoying various activities throughout our coastal canyon. Enjoy skating on our Glice rink, savor remarkable dining and toast to a New Year.
New Year's Day Brunch
Start the New Year with champagne and a three-course tasting menu in Amaya. The lavish New Year’s Day brunch will feature sweet delights and savory dishes along with festive libations to cheer to a wonderful new year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
A New Year Celebration For the Family
Book your cabana or firepit and gather around the fire with the ones you love making memories (and s’mores!). With a festive cocktail and food menu featuring your favorite holiday flavors, it is a celebration for the whole family.
Wednesday, December 31
Cabana reservations are strongly recommended. Purchase of food and beverage is required with a cabana booking. Walk-ins available to enjoy the bar and activities.
Glice Skating
This winter the Grand Social will have an eco-friendly Glice rink.
SKATING
Embrace the joy of the season with friends and family at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s exceptional Glice skating rink, designed for eco-friendly recreation. Ensure an unforgettable experience by reserving our exclusive cabanas complete with firepits.
Indulge in the festive spirit with our holiday-themed beverages, delightful seasonal treats, and the timeless pleasure of s’mores by the fire. Rental skates are included, or you can bring your own, but recreational shoes are not permitted.
$45 per adult, $25 per children (plus tax)
Monthly Skating Passes are available for $150 per person (plus tax).
Price includes skate rental and skating for one hour. Purchase of food and beverage required with a cabana or firepit booking. Walk-ins available to enjoy the bar and activities.
Grand Social is open for an additional hour.
The surface is Glice – an eco-friendly version of slick synthetic using polymer that does not require loud generators to keep it frozen.
GLICE RINK HOURS:
Dates
November 27 – December 1
December 5 – 7
December 12 – 14
December 19 – January 1
Fridays and Saturdays | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sundays | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Weekdays Monday through Thursday | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
includes December 1, 22-24, 26, 29 – 31.
Special Holiday Hours:
Tree Lighting | Monday, December 1 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
New Year’s Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm