Calendar of Events

Food is the most basic form of comfort, yet too many families do not know where they will get their next meal.  In response to the growing number of families facing this reality, Coastside Hope provides necessary aid. Guests will join the Ladies and Gentlemen from The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay for a half-day program, volunteering their time to assist the local community. This experience will begin with learning about the growing issue of hunger, as well as understanding Coastside Hope’s mission and services. Next they will work in the warehouse to unload pallets of food from trucks and then sort and bag essential food for distribution. Guests will see, first-hand, the aid they and Coastside Hope provide to our neighbors on the coast. Participants must be 13 years of age or older.

Adults $40; Children $20

From candy-covered castles to edible cathedrals, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay’s annual Gingerbread House contest accepts creative entries by children, home cooks and culinary professionals. Contest winners are announced during the Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. Many houses are up for auction, with proceeds benefiting Coastside Children’s programs.

• December 1 (1 p.m.) through December 5 (6:30 p.m.): Gingerbread House Display and Silent Auction in the Lobby
• For additional information or to enter the contest, please call (650) 712-7007

$9 USD per cup; (Liquor addition - $6 per cup) 

Taste and savor chocolate at its finest with our new Hot Chocolate Bar. Select from a premium chocolate assortment and relish hot, steaming cups on the bluff. We offer a fun medley of toppings, including: vanilla or cinnamon whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, toasted coconut, peppermint chips and more.

*For an extra decadent chocolate experience, try a Recchiuti Confections (San Francisco) S’Mores Kit - $38 USD per box. This dreamy treat includes a Bittersweet 85% chocolate bar, eight vanilla bean marshmallows and eight Recchiuti Grahams. Create the gooey confections in our fire pits on the bluff, complete with a cup of hot chocolate, customized to your liking.

Children of all ages gather for a favorite family tradition at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with holiday storytelling and children’s entertainment, a selection of tea pastries, mini-finger sandwiches and a holiday candy buffet table. Located in Miramar.

• Two seatings: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• $69 per adult guest plus tax and gratuity; $59 plus tax and gratuity for children
• Teddy Bear gift for each child

Christmas Eve Dining in Navio
Spend the holiday with family and friends, enjoying a special four-course Christmas Eve menu or à la carte selections

• 5 to 9:30 p.m.
• $95 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Other Christmas Eve Choices

• Breakfast Buffet in Navio, 6 to 11 a.m. 
• Lunch in Navio, noon to 3 p.m.
  
  

Nutcracker Brunch in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
Celebrate the holiday and indulge in a wide array of savory delights and exquisite pastries while enjoying the sounds of a live jazz trio.

• Served 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• $98 per guest plus tax and gratuity
• $49 for children ages five to 12; complimentary for children four and younger

Christmas Day Dining in Navio
Treat yourself and loved ones to a delectable five-course set prix fixe menu in celebration of the holiday.

• Served from 1 to 9 p.m.
• Five-course prix-fixe menu
• $118 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Christmas Family Fun Zone
For visiting families, the Family Fun Zone offers movies, crafts and more to those attending Nutcracker Brunch. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

• Noon to to 3:30 p.m.
• Complimentary for guests attending Nutcracker Brunch
• For ages five to 14

Other Christmas Day Choices

• Breakfast Buffet in Navio, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Complimentary Hot Spiced Apple Cider and Christmas Cookies at the Lobby Front Desk and on The Ritz-Carlton Club Level, throughout Christmas weekend

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity

New Year’s Eve Dinner in Navio
Navio creates an extraordinary year-end dining experience in a spectacular oceanfront setting.

First Seating – 6 to 8 p.m.

• A four-course prix-fixe dinner, with choices
• $130 per guest plus tax and gratuity
• $65 for children five to 12 years

Second Seating – 9 p.m.

• Caviar & Champagne - five-course prix fixe menu, with choices and including caviar and champagne at midnight
• $195 per guest plus tax and gratuity

New Year’s Eve Dinner in The Observatory/Miramontes
Savor a festive four-course prix-fixe menu, including a half-bottle of champagne per couple.

• 8 p.m. seating
• $155 per person plus tax and gratuity
• $40 per person additional for optional wine pairings

New Year’s Eve Celebration in The Conservatory Lounge
Ring in the New Year with in the lounge and bar area, complete with a DJ, live music and midnight balloon drop. There is no charge for this celebration, which is available on a first come-first served basis.

Ritz Kids New Year’s Eve Party
Little Ladies and Gentlemen enjoy a fun-filled party of their own with movies, games, a children’s buffet and a countdown complete with party hats, noisemakers, a balloon drop and a toast of sparkling apple cider.

• 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• $110 for children five to 14; each additional sibling receives a $20 discount

New Year’s Breakfast Buffet
A full buffet breakfast with omelet station, this special welcome to 2010 takes place in the Ballroom foyer.

• 7 to 11 a.m.
• $38 per person plus tax and gratuity

Bloody Mary Brunch in Navio
Start the New Year off right and indulge in Navio’s acclaimed brunch, complete with a Bloody Mary Bar.

• Three seatings: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
• $110 per guest plus tax and gratuity
• $55 for children ages five to 12; complimentary for children four and younger

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity

$9 USD per cup; (Liquor addition - $6 per cup) 

Taste and savor chocolate at its finest with our new Hot Chocolate Bar. Select from a premium chocolate assortment and relish hot, steaming cups on the bluff. We offer a fun medley of toppings, including: vanilla or cinnamon whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, toasted coconut, peppermint chips and more.

*For an extra decadent chocolate experience, try a Recchiuti Confections (San Francisco) S’Mores Kit - $38 USD per box. This dreamy treat includes a Bittersweet 85% chocolate bar, eight vanilla bean marshmallows and eight Recchiuti Grahams. Create the gooey confections in our fire pits on the bluff, complete with a cup of hot chocolate, customized to your liking.

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity

$9 USD per cup; (Liquor addition - $6 per cup) 

Taste and savor chocolate at its finest with our new Hot Chocolate Bar. Select from a premium chocolate assortment and relish hot, steaming cups on the bluff. We offer a fun medley of toppings, including: vanilla or cinnamon whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, toasted coconut, peppermint chips and more.

*For an extra decadent chocolate experience, try a Recchiuti Confections (San Francisco) S’Mores Kit - $38 USD per box. This dreamy treat includes a Bittersweet 85% chocolate bar, eight vanilla bean marshmallows and eight Recchiuti Grahams. Create the gooey confections in our fire pits on the bluff, complete with a cup of hot chocolate, customized to your liking.

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity

$9 USD per cup; (Liquor addition - $6 per cup) 

Taste and savor chocolate at its finest with our new Hot Chocolate Bar. Select from a premium chocolate assortment and relish hot, steaming cups on the bluff. We offer a fun medley of toppings, including: vanilla or cinnamon whipped cream, homemade marshmallows, toasted coconut, peppermint chips and more.

*For an extra decadent chocolate experience, try a Recchiuti Confections (San Francisco) S’Mores Kit - $38 USD per box. This dreamy treat includes a Bittersweet 85% chocolate bar, eight vanilla bean marshmallows and eight Recchiuti Grahams. Create the gooey confections in our fire pits on the bluff, complete with a cup of hot chocolate, customized to your liking.

The custom-made elevated table seats up to eight guests in the exposition kitchen, creating an extraordinary setting for any celebration. Dramatic ocean views complement a unique prix fixe menu personally prepared by our Resort’s Executive Chef Xavier Salomon.

$1,000 minimum for up to 8 guests maximum; exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity