Escape to a holiday oasis at Sanctuary Beach Resort in Monterey, where coastal luxury meets festive cheer. Celebrate the season with enchanting experiences designed to make your holidays unforgettable.
Feast this Thanksgiving at Sanctuary with a full day of festive delights! Enjoy a lavish buffet with a raw bar, carving stations featuring smoked ham, turkey, and halibut, seasonal sides, autumn-inspired salads, hearty soups, decadent desserts, optional wine pairings, holiday treats in the lobby, plus live jazz from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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Celebrate Christmas Eve at Salt Wood with our normal menu, plus a “7 Fishes + Dessert” family-style special for $100 per person. Indulge in festive desserts including milk & cookies, Yule log, stollen bread, bon bons, and eggnog.
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Celebrate Christmas Day at Sanctuary with an extended brunch and all-day dining. Enjoy a festive buffet with holiday specials, decadent desserts, seasonal drink offerings, hot cider and roasted nuts on the lodge lawn, and special guest amenities including mini stockings and chocolates delivered to rooms.
Reservations recommended for brunch.
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Ring in the New Year at Sanctuary with a reservation-only dinner featuring 4- or 5-course prix fixe menus with optional wine pairings and add-ons. Enjoy a midnight champagne toast, live DJ from 9PM–12:30AM, lobby celebrations with sparkling cider, and special guest amenities including New Year’s Day hangover kits.
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Celebrate New Year’s Day 2026 at Sanctuary with a festive brunch featuring holiday specials like Lobster Benedict, Woodfire Branzino, and Orange Marlin, family-style pastries, and seasonal drink offerings including a mimosa bar and specialty cocktails.
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Treat someone special to a serene seaside escape at Sanctuary Beach Resort. Our gift cards offer the flexibility to enjoy a relaxing stay in a beachfront cottage, savoring fresh coastal cuisine at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette, and unforgettable moments along the Monterey Bay coastline.
Choose how your gift is received — by email, text, or a physical gift card. Send it instantly or schedule a delivery for the perfect moment.
Celebrate the season with oceanfront elegance at Sanctuary Beach Resort, where the natural beauty of Monterey Bay sets the perfect backdrop for your private gathering. Host an intimate dinner in The Pearl Room, our sophisticated venue accommodating up to 40 guests, or plan a festive reception in The Cannery Room, ideal for up to 70 guests. Enhance your celebration with a curated dining experience at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette, featuring seasonal, ingredient-driven New American cuisine.
Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, family gathering, or holiday party, Sanctuary Beach Resort offers a serene setting to make your season truly memorable.
