Twelve Festive Nights in Santa Barbara

The festivities have arrived in the Funk Zone. Each weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, join us for a series of tastings, workshops, and entertainment. Guests and locals alike are welcome for these complimentary holiday events in Santa Barbara, open to the public.

Fri Nov 29 Wine + Bites | 4PM-6PM

Head to Djinn for a splash of wine from Firestone Vineyards and a complementary small bite.

Icon of a bird silhouetted in an illuminated orange porthole on a door at Blackbird restaurant in Santa Barbara.

Sat Nov 30 Chocolate Tasting | 5PM-7PM

Whether you're coming back from wine tasting or heading out to dinner, be sure to pass through the lobby for a complimentary chocolate sample. Who doesn't need a little afternoon sweet treat?

Close up of a womans hands on another womans bare upper back, giving her a massage at our Santa Barbara spa hotel.

Sun Dec 1 Chair Massages | 3PM-5PM

The exceptional therapists at Majorelle will be offering 10 minute chair massages and seasonal aromatherapy oil rollers for you to take home.

Grayscale image of a man in a suit and tie playing an electric guitar at our luxury hotel in Santa Barbara, CA.

Fri Dec 6 Live Music | 4PM-7PM

Head to Djinn to enjoy the acoustic musical stylings of Brandon Kinalele and Jack Keough from Hot Club of Santa Barbara.

Bartender in a white lace shirt, pouring a cocktail into an empty glass at our bar in Santa Barbara.

Sat Dec 7 Mixology Class | 2PM-4PM

Join mixologist Devon Espinosa and learn how to sling drinks like a master. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

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Female hand setting a near-empty glass with red wine next to a candle holder with a geometric pattern at our Santa Barbara hotel

Sun Dec 8 Wine + Cheese | 3PM-5PM

Stop by The Society to sip your favorite wine and taste chef's top cheese selection.

Orange-brown cocktail on a bar, the background artistically blurred, at our bar in Santa Barbara.

Fri Dec 13 Hot Toddy | 4PM-6PM

Spice up your hot toddy with a splash of Goodnight's Bourbon in Djinn.

Bartender using both hands to pour clear drinks from a cocktail shaker at our Santa Barbara rooftop bar.

Full bottle of clear Cutler gin, casting a dramatic shadow on the concrete at our luxury hotel in Santa Barbara, CA

Sat Dec 14 Spirit Tasting | 5PM-7PM

Expect the unexpected at Djinn as we partner with Cutler's Artisan Spirits to celebrate the Full Cold Moon with HOWL.

Cutler's Artisan Spirits is a micro-distillery dedicated to producing the finest locally crafted spirits, including Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, and other experimental spirits. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. The distillery is a result of years of hard work by owner and head distiller, Ian Cutler, who continues a long family history in the spirits business dating back to the prohibition era.

Top-down view of a ceramic mug of hot chocolate, topped with marshmallows, a chocolate square, and peppermint candy

Sun Dec 15 Hot Chocolate Bar | 5PM-7PM

Warm up with a decadent hot chocolate in the Lobby, customized with your favorite add ons and toppings.

Dramatic shot of an espresso martini with three coffee beans, on a black background at our five star hotel in Santa Barbara.

Fri Dec 20 Espresso Martinis | 5PM-7PM

Head to Djinn where Hanson Vodka is pouring espresso martini tastings featuring their Hanson Espresso Vodka.

Founded in 2013, Hanson of Sonoma is a family owned and operated distillery, known for making handcrafted vodka in small batches from organic grapes, infused with whole organic ingredients. Because we believe in real vodka made by real people.

Woman smiling at the camera wearing a sun hat, pretending to paint on a completed canvas at our Santa Barbara hotel.

Sat Dec 21 Wine Painting Workshop | 4PM-6PM

Join Danielle Renee as she walks you through how to paint with wine (and do a little tasting while you're at it). Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

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