A Season of Splendor at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village

This holiday season, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village elevates festive travel into an immersive experience that blends timeless tradition with signature luxury. The AAA Five-Diamond resort is reimagined through the lens of The Nutcracker, inviting guests to step into a richly detailed world inspired by the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Guests enter the property and are surrounded by twinkling lights, festive décor, gentle snowfall, and beautiful seasonal installations that capture the wonder of the season for guests of all ages.

Throughout December, the hotel’s grounds become a destination in their own right. The Front Drive transforms nightly with softly falling snow, creating a winter fantasy in Southern California. Guests and locals can gather with seasonal beverages in hand from the resorts decorated Stir Coffee Shop including peppermint mochas, gingerbread lattes, and hot chocolate. The front lobby and hallways are adorned with dozens of lighted and decorated Christmas trees with presents. Additionally, there is a red ribbon and holiday ornament pink and red Land of Amusements desk adjacent to the lobby offering holiday inspired presents. Near the guest elevators lies the beautiful gingerbread house crafted by the resort’s expert pastry chefs. The Land of Sweets display is the destination for taking selfies and holiday family photos, including gingerbread men with cutout heads for posing and a big sofa perfect for group photos under a candy cane decorated rainbow.

Culinary experiences are central to the holiday calendar at Four Seasons Westlake Village, with Executive Chef Hugo Bolaños curating menus that balance indulgence with seasonal flavors. Christmas Day brings a lavish buffet brunch hosted in the elegant Hampton’s Ballroom, where panoramic views of the Waterfall Lawn complement a spread of elevated holiday fare.

For a more intimate and refined tradition, Afternoon Holiday Tea unfolds inside Onyx, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant in Westlake Village. This limited series of December dates pairs Japanese-inspired sweets, delicate finger sandwiches, and scones with fine teas and a glass of champagne, all set to the sounds of a live koto performance.

Evenings take on a different rhythm at Prosperous Penny, the hotel’s 1920s inspired cocktail lounge, where live jazz performances on select nights create a festive backdrop for expertly crafted cocktails.

As the year draws to a close, Coin & Candor becomes the focal point for New Year’s Eve, offering a celebratory four-course prix-fixe menu with two seating options and a midnight champagne toast to usher in the new year in style. The restaurant is also the perfect option for romantic dinners and family meals, pairing locally sourced ingredients with wood-fired cooking techniques. Signature dinner dishes include Provencal lamb chops, steak and lobster, salt baked Mediterranean sea bass, Kenpachi crudo, pear and prosciutto salad, roasted red beet salad, house made potato gnocci, short ribs with polenta and Mediterranean branzino. They also make exceptionally good house made sourdough bread with French butter. Coin & Candor also is open for breakfast and lunch.

The resort’s expansive 40,000-square-foot spa embraces the season with a Sugar Plum Fairy inspired transformation. Signature holiday treatments include the indulgent Pas de Deux Massage for couples, the glow-enhancing Prima Ballerina Facial, and manicures and pedicures designed for adults and younger guests alike.

Throughout December, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village offers a thoughtfully curated lineup of creative workshops designed to foster connection and celebration. From wreath-making and candle crafting to paint-and-sip evenings and floral design classes paired with champagne, each experience allows guests to take home a handcrafted reminder of the season.

Families traveling with children will find the holidays especially magical through the Kids For All Seasons program. Complimentary activities include visits with Santa, ornament making, cookie decorating, holiday movie nights, and cozy story times, designed to create lasting memories for younger guests while parents enjoy the resort’s amenities.

A holiday stay at Four Seasons Westlake Village is elevated by its residential-style accommodations, which range from well-appointed guest rooms to expansive suites ideal for extended stays and family travel. Rooms feature warm, contemporary interiors with private balconies or patios overlooking gardens, waterfalls, and rolling hills. Suites offer separate living areas and an added sense of privacy and space which is perfect for entertaining or unwinding after a day of festivities.

Set on 12 acres between Malibu and Santa Barbara, the resort’s landscaped grounds provide a tranquil environment. Meandering paths, reflective water features, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces invite guests to slow down, take in the season, and enjoy the natural beauty that defines the property year-round.

Whether visiting for a festive meal, a wellness retreat, or a full holiday getaway, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village delivers a season of elegance and luxury. With its immersive Nutcracker inspired festivities and decor, exceptional dining, expansive spa, and luxurious accommodations the resort offers a perfect holiday experience for couples, friend gatherings and family vacations.

For additional information or reservations, guests may visit the hotel’s website or call (818) 575-3000.