Get cozy by the Hilton pool to watch holiday flicks
HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS
The Hilton Long Beach continues its popular outdoor movie nights this holiday season. Film buffs can relax poolside Tuesdays and Thursdays while watching such modern classics as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Elf.”
OnThursday,Nov.19,thehotel will screen “Klaus,” an animated comedy by “Despicable Me” cocreator Sergio Pablos. Set in the fictional town of Smeerensburg during the 19th century, struggling postman Jesper Johansson meets Klaus, a reclusive carpenter whose home is filled with handmade toys. Through unlikely alliance between the two and a schoolteacher, a tradition begins of the local children sending letters to Klaus and receiving gifts in exchange. The alternate origin story of Santa Claus features the voices of Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons and Rashida Jones.
“Mrs. Doubtfire” commands the screen on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Though not often thought of as a holiday film, its message of love prevailing resonates this season. The late Robin Williams stars as a man who goes to unorthodox lengths to spend time with his children while he and his wife are separated. Known for such family-friendly fare as “Home Alone” and the first two “Harry Potter” films, Chris Columbus directed this 1993 feature.
The film series also offers “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Home Alone,” “Jingle All the Way” and “Elf.” The patio opens for moviegoers at 6 p.m., and the movies roll at 7 p.m.
Seating at the screenings is limited to ensure proper social distancing, so secure your $10 seat at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ holiday-movie-nights-the-hiltonlong- beach-tickets-124598624841.
Apple cider and hot chocolate, as well as the hotel’s regular restaurant menu, are also available for purchase. And special to the outdoor screenings are Smore’s Kits, which can be purchased with tickets.
To help protect guests and staff, masks are required for all attendees while outside their designated seating area.
