Haven’t made your Easter reservations yet? Hop to it! With perks like bottomless mimosas, spring crafts for kiddos and live entertainment, check out these fab resorts for holiday brunch this Easter in Southern California.
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Harbor Island
Rumorosa, the newly opened restaurant at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, will offer its inaugural holiday brunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Buffet highlights include Chef Cesar Oceguera’s Cali-Baja inspired breakfast items, including mini versions of his signature Concha breakfast sandwich, a fresh seafood bar, carved-to-order Barbacoa leg of lamb, mini desserts and more. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, photos with the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $85 per adult (including a welcome beverage); $45 per child, ages 6 to 12. (Children 5 and under dine free.)
Reservations: www.rumorosasd.com.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Anaheim
The Westin Anaheim Resort hosts a luxurious Easter buffet on March 31 from noon to 6 p.m., paired with live entertainment, an Easter egg hunt and kids’ Easter-themed activities (including photos with the Easter Bunny!). Executive Chef JJ Burton curated a holiday menu of springtime favorites with standouts like New York strip, Campbell River salmon, snow crab claws, sushi, decadent desserts, a special section for kid-friendly eats and more.
Cost: $95 per adult; $45 per child, ages 12 and under.
Reservations: OpenTable.
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado
The legendary Hotel del Coronado offers countless unforgettable experiences for the entire family this Easter in Southern California. From March 28 to March 31, the resort offers both an Easter Roast–which is a beach bonfire paired with special holiday treats–and Easter Bunny deliveries to the resort rooms. On Easter Sunday, guests can celebrate with brunch in Hotel del Coronado’s beautiful Southpointe Ballroom, with a chilled seafood bar, regionally inspired dishes, carving stations and more, and finish up the holiday with an egg hung (for hotel and brunch guests only) on Del beach at 10 a.m. and noon.
For more information and reservations: hoteldel.com.
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
Los Angeles
From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown’s Dekkadence restaurant will host an elegant Easter brunch buffet for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to decadent breakfast and lunch options, the youngest guests can expect exciting surprise giveaways as well.
Cost: $95 per adult; $55 per child, ages 5 to 12 (plus, $30 bottomless mimosas or sparkling wine).
Reservations: www.ihg.com.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Rancho Santa Fe
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rancho Valencia, enjoy a decadent all-day buffet featuring the resort’s legendary raw bar, spring salads and carving stations before digging into the dessert selection. Kids will have a blast with Easter-themed crafts on the lawn, visit the petting zoo or join the Easter egg hunt open to children of all ages (taking place at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.).
Cost: $225 per adult; $95 per child, ages 11 and under. (Children under 3 dine for free.)
For more information and reservations: ranchovalencia.com.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Dana Point
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach hosts a wide range of holiday menus, family-friendly activities and more for locals, visitors and members. Standouts (which are open to everyone) include the Botanical Easter Brunch Buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (an al fresco brunch paired with gorgeous ocean views); the breakfast buffet at AVEO Table + Bar from 7 a.m. to noon; and Easter dinner at Bourbon steak from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood, caviar and much more.
For more information and reservations: www.waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego
Spend Easter in Southern California at San Diego’s stunning Rancho Bernardo Inn. Join Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez for a specialized holiday dining experience on March 31 at AVANT from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or opt for a bottomless brunch buffet at Aragon Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The latter option is paired with live music.
For more information and reservations: www.ranchobernardoinn.com.
The Westin Carlsbad
Carlsbad
Families can celebrate Easter in Southern California with refined coastal classics at 20|Twenty at The Westin Carlsbad. The hotel eatery features an effortlessly elegant menu with simple dishes and local ingredients. Diners will also get a chance to participate in an Easter egg hunt and make beautiful memories by snapping photos with the Easter Bunny.
Reservations: www.20twentygrill.com.
Brick Hotel
Oceanside
Celebrate Easter in Oceanside at Brick Hotel, with brunch offerings from two distinct locations: Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar on the ground floor and Cococabana on the rooftop. Both locations recently unveiled new brunch menus, including bottomless mimosas and espresso martinis. This Easter Sunday, dig into the likes of Beignets for Breakfast, Honduras chilaquiles, cheddar biscuits and gravy and more.
Reservations: www.thebrickhotel.com.
Marriott Irvine Spectrum
Irvine
Visitors and locals alike can celebrate the Easter holiday at Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen at Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Enjoy a special Easter brunch buffet on Sunday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., filled with breakfast classics and fresh, imaginative dishes and drinks, such as a waffle station, a shellfish station, a prime rib-carving station and more.
Cost: $89 per adult; $29 per child, ages 12 and under.
Reservations: RESY.
Lido House
Newport Beach
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., indulge in brunch signatures like deviled eggs, maple-brined Petaluma chicken, prime rib and banana leaf-wrapped sea bass at The Mayor’s Table at Lido House. For a healthy start, enjoy a farmer’s market fruit bar, chef’s hand-selected vegetables and cold-pressed juices, and dig into the raw bar for oysters, blue prawns, tuna tartare, nigiri and sushi selections. To end, a selection of festive desserts are available to enjoy.
Cost: $145 per adult; $75 per child, ages 12 and under.
Reservations: RESY.