Holidays at
Beach Village
M E E T K R I S TA
C L AY T O N
OUR NEW DIRECTOR OF BEACH
VILLAGE For the past five years, Krista
Clayton has been an incredible asset to
Hotel del Coronado. Armed with a B.S.
degree in Marketing/Management and
an MBA, she joined the hospitality team
as a Guest Services Agent and then
was quickly promoted to the Fitness and
Recreation team. A trusted and proven
leader, she continued to rise rapidly within
the ranks, shining in her front office roles
as the manager and assistant director.
Now she oversees Beach Village with
confidence and grace, respected and
admired by resort’s executive team and
Beach Village’s loyal guests.
Set at the edge of San Diego’s most
celebrated beach, next to the legendary
Hotel del Coronado, Beach Village is an
exclusive enclave of high-design cottages
and lavish villas whose architecture nods
to the beauty of The Del and whose
ultra-stylish interiors take beach bungalow
living to new heights. Here, you’ll also
discover secluded private pools, cozy
cabanas, ocean-view terraces for sunsets
and siestas and a wealth of bespoke
services orchestrated by the personal
concierge team. During the holidays,
Beach Village lights up even more with the
magic of the season, offering its guests
an abundance of special services.
HOLIDAY DÉCOR: While your door will
already be decorated with a holiday
wreath, garlands and pine scented
candles can be requested to add cozy
warmth and yuletide flair. Our creative
team will happily deliver a freshly cut
Christmas tree to your villa and trim it
tastefully with ornaments and lights.
to create a one-of-a-kind memorable
meal. Whether you want a family-style
feast to please all generations, a white
tablecloth romantic dinner à deux with
wine pairings by our erudite sommeliers,
or a seven-course Master Chef dinner
prepared by our very own French Master
Chef Patrick Ponsaty, we can curate a
spectacular holiday meal for every whim
and taste. (Not available on Thanksgiving
or Christmas Eve)
VIP HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Beach Village
guests have access to private shoppers
at the high-end Fashion Valley Mall, home
to luxe brands like Gucci, Hermes, Prada,
OMEGA, and more. Complimentary valet
and two hours of guidance for gifts makes
it easy to check off that holiday list.
“I am excited to have joined the Beach
Village team as The Del holds a very
special place in my heart as a San Diego
native. I feel extremely blessed to have
the opportunity each day to play a role
in making memories for our owners,
members and guests. And that these
memories become a part of The Del’s
130-year legacy.”
CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONS: To get
into the holiday spirit, children can gather
at the Windsor Cottage to decorate
gingerbread cookies with an array of
icings, sugars and sprinkles, and then
head over to the Garden Patio at The Del
to write letters to Santa.
PRIVATE CHEF DINING: The hotel’s
talented in-house chefs will come to you
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