December Open House - The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort will showcase its resort surroundings at a complimentary Holiday Open House. A lavish gingerbread village will greet families along with caroling by The Sunshine Children and refreshments. The resort will be adorned with more than 10 Christmas trees and a different theme for every public room. Adults can take tours of the luxurious guest rooms or have dinner at the remodeled Palm Court Steakhouse with a 25 percent discount. Children can take a photo with Santa, write their Christmas wish list, make holiday cards and decorate their own cookies. All guests are invited to bring unwrapped gifts to donate to the Huntington Beach Fire Department's Christmas toy collection effort called "Spark of Love."  Time: 4 to 8 PM. Cost: Free, donations please. Location: The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort is located at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Call: 714-845-8400 Reserve a room