Holiday Lights Boat Cruise Aboard Pendry Newport Beach’s Private Yacht

Pendry Newport Beach has introduced a new holiday experience aboard its private yacht, Aperitivo. The Holiday Lights Boat Cruise is now available for locals and hotel guests to book, offering an intimate tour of Newport Harbor’s charming holiday light displays and coastal décor. Your private boat charter will begin on the front drive of Pendry Newport Beach. Roundtrip transportation from the resort to the boat located at the Balboa Bay Club is included.

The evening begins at Pendry Newport Beach with complimentary valet parking. Guests will be transferred to Balboa Bay Club in Cadillac hotel vehicles before boarding the 34 foot yacht. The cruise includes a champagne toast, hot cocoa, apple cider, sweet treats, savory bites, blankets, holiday music and scenic views of the harbor. The entire experience may be booked for up to four hours and accommodates up to ten guests.

Newport Harbor is known for its festive spirit. The cruise provides an up close look at the waterfront homes, yachts and displays that define a Southern California holiday. A curated holiday playlist and seasonal treats set a celebratory tone throughout the evening.

Guests are asked to meet at the hotel front desk 30 minutes prior to the scheduled charter time for transportation. Food and beverage services may be added for an additional charge. The earlier departure time includes sunset views.

For more information visit, pendry.com.

690 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.

ClubSport Debuts New High-End Recovery Amenities in Time for the Holiday Season

ClubSport in Aliso Viejo is helping Orange County stay active and recover smarter this holiday season with major wellness upgrades. The club has revitalized its training spaces and refreshed its private steam rooms, dry saunas, and whirlpools. The biggest news is four new recovery amenities that give members a full range of high-end restorative treatments.

New Recovery Amenities

LightStim Red Light Bed and ProPanel
The FDA-cleared LightStim Red Light Bed delivers full-body red and infrared LED therapy to help relieve muscle and joint pain, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support natural collagen production. Each session includes the LightStim ProPanel for targeted facial treatment that refines pores, reduces fine lines, and evens skin tone. The LightStim membership is available as a discounted monthly add-on for ClubSport members, as a stand-alone membership for non-members, or as a drop-in treatment. It is a great holiday gift idea for anyone who wants more relaxation and wellness in their routine.

CryoLounge+ Chair
This advanced chair combines targeted cold therapy and soothing heat to reduce soreness and ease joint discomfort. It is designed to speed up post-workout recovery and is free for ClubSport members. Drop-in use is also available at R Spa.

HydroMassage Lounge
Members can enjoy a fully customizable warm water massage without changing clothes. The HydroMassage improves circulation, eases stress, and relaxes muscles before or after a workout. It is free for ClubSport members and available on a drop-in basis at R Spa.

Therabody RecoveryAir Compression

Recover faster using dynamic air pressure to boost circulation, reduce swelling, and ease muscle fatigue. Available at R Spa for ClubSport members free or $15 for guests and non-members, with optional LightStim ProPanel sessions for targeted recovery and anti-aging benefits.

Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo brings together a premier fitness club, a boutique hotel, a day spa, a full-service restaurant, and an aquatics center in one location. ClubSport includes expansive strength and cardio areas, functional training zones, basketball and pickleball courts, a 25-yard heated lap pool, and more than 95 weekly group fitness classes. Hotel guests and members can enjoy fresh California dining at Citrus Fresh Grill and Market, relax at R Spa, and unwind in resort-style outdoor spaces.

ClubSport is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is available to members and accessible to hotel guests during their stay. Visit Clubsports.com/recovery-wellness for details.

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Pete’s Christmas Vacation Returns to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach proudly welcomes back Pete’s Christmas Vacation for its second year, returning by popular demand. Running through Jan. 3, the festive pop-up transforms Pete’s Sunset Grille into a coastal winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, cozy outdoor igloos and a cheerful seasonal menu.

The menu includes holiday favorites with a fun twist. Guests can enjoy Bah Humbug Fries with smoked paprika aioli and Sleigh Bell Wings glazed in honey sriracha or spicy cranberry. The Charcutewreath offers a playful take on a classic board with a Bavarian pretzel, artisan cheeses and cured meats. Heartier dishes include the Jolly Old Saint Rib with creamy Boursin polenta and the tropical Mele Kalikimaka Bowl with diced ahi, avocado and wakame over steamed rice.

Sweet endings feature Passionfruit Cheesecake with gingersnap crust and orange honey whip, Pumpkin Bread Pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla gelato and an indulgent S’mores Bar with toasted meringue and whiskey butterscotch.

With its creative menu, cozy atmosphere and a touch of holiday nostalgia, Pete’s Christmas Vacation is the ultimate place to celebrate the season the SoCal way.

RESERVATIONS:

Tables for Pete’s Christmas Vacation can be booked here.

 Pete’s Sunset Grille at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach

Photo Credit: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa