‘Tis the season! Now in its 23rd year, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s annual Festival of Lights, a free, five-week celebration featuring one of the country’s largest holiday light collections, kicks off Nov. 27. The Southern California hotel’s magical experience attracts more than 250,000 worldwide visitors yearly, and begins with the Switch-On Ceremony, when the property is instantly illuminated with nearly 4 million lights followed by fireworks.
Highlights of the festival include more than 400 animated figures, appearances by Santa Claus, the world’s largest man-made mistletoe, horse-drawn carriage rides, elf tuck-ins, fresh snow, decorated Christmas trees, an outdoor skating rink and family-friendly entertainment.
This year, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is offering seasonal culinary and spa specials in honor of the festival, including the 12 Days of Holiday cocktails at 54° at Duane’s; gingerbread cupcakes at Casey’s Cupcakes; and the Savor the Season treatment at the spa.
To join in the festivities, consider the following special offers from The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in honor of the event:
- ‘Tis the Suite Season includes accommodations, a couple’s massage, a holiday candle, a bottle of Roberts Reserve Pinot Noir and complimentary valet parking, beginning at $839, Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.
- Miracle on Main Street includes accommodations, a bottle of Roberts Reserve Pinot Noir, dinner for two at Duane’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, Casey’s Cupcakes for two and complimentary valet parking, beginning at $799, Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.
- Casey’s Comfort and Joy includes accommodations, a bottle of Roberts Reserve Pinot Noir, a $100 dining credit, Casey’s Cupcakes for two and complimentary valet parking, beginning at $749, Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday.
- Festival Lights & Delights includes accommodations, a $50 spa credit, a bottle of wine and valet parking, starting at $359, Sunday through Thursday.
- The Winter Wonderland includes accommodations, a $50 credit, cupcakes and valet parking, starting at $339, Sunday through Thursday.
- The Holiday History offer includes accommodations, a docent-led tour via The Mission Inn Foundation, breakfast for two and parking, starting at $319, Sunday through Thursday.
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