34th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Experience the magic of Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, with millions of sparkling lights, festive dining, holiday experiences and seasonal traditions throughout the property.

Stay in the heart of the holiday magic and make Festival of Lights an overnight tradition.

BOOK YOUR FESTIVAL STAY

Stay Inside the Magic

Turn your Festival of Lights visit into a holiday getaway. Stay just steps from the lights, dining and festive experiences and experience The Mission Inn during its most magical time of year.

Festival of Lights Package

Make Festival of Lights an overnight tradition with a stay at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Experience the lights and festive atmosphere just steps from your guest room, and take home a commemorative Festival of Lights mug as a keepsake of the season.

BOOK YOUR FESTIVAL STAY

Add a Little More Holiday Magic

Personalize your Festival of Lights stay with festive experiences and enhancements available to add to your reservation.

EXPLORE STAY ENHANCEMENTS

    Holiday Experiences

    • Nov, 21 Colorful fireworks burst over a nighttime city skyline, illuminating nearby buildings and palm-lined streets.

      Festival of Lights Opening Ceremony

      Celebrate the start of Festival of Lights with a spectacular Opening Ceremony featuring dazzling...

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      Upcoming Nov, 21 A festive garden walkway lit with sparkling strings, featuring large nutcracker soldiers and a castle-like display in the background.
      Daily from Nov 21st, 2026 until Jan 3rd, 2027

      Festival of Lights

      For more than three decades, the Festival of Lights has transformed The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa...

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      Upcoming Nov, 21 A close-up of hanging Christmas baubles, with a warm, festive, blurred background of ornaments and lights behind them.
      Daily from Nov 21st, 2026 until Jan 3rd, 2027

      Holiday Marketplace

      Kiosks at the main entry to the hotel in the front of the hotel on Mission Inn Ave. Visit the...

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      Upcoming Nov, 22 A festive outdoor table with a pancake stack, bacon, and gingerbread characters beside garland and shiny Christmas ornaments.
      Saturday and Sunday from Nov 22nd, 2026 until Dec 20th, 2026

      Breakfast with Santa

      RESERVE YOUR TABLE VIEW MENU … Adult | $45 plus gratuity & tax … Children (Ages 3-11) | $20...

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      Upcoming Nov, 22 Santa in red velvet stands on a red-carpeted holiday stage with nutcrackers and decorations behind a “Happy Holidays” sign, smiling for The Mission Inn.
      Daily from November 22 - December 23, 2026

      Merry Memories with Santa

      RESERVE YOUR SPOT … Celebrate the wonder of the season with a special visit and photos from Santa.

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      Nov, 22 A cozy holiday living room with garlands, a lit fireplace, and two plush bunnies in festive outfits by a sofa.
      + 6 dates

      Build-A-Bear Workshop®

      Add a new tradition to your Festival of Lights visit with Build-A-Bear Workshop®, featuring...

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      Upcoming Nov, 23 Inside a grand circular atrium with curved balconies and a domed ceiling, glowing with blue-white hanging lights and warm lamps.
      Daily from Nov 23rd, 2026 until Jan 3rd, 2027

      Lights & Delights Tour

      Tours at 5PM, 7PM, & 9PM … Adults | $65 plus tax … Children (Ages 6-12) | $35 plus tax …...

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    Festival of Lights Dining

    Gather around the table and celebrate the season with festive dining experiences throughout The Mission Inn. From Breakfast with Santa and holiday brunches to seasonal menus and dinner beneath the lights, make dining part of your Festival tradition.

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