And a holiday-themed cocktail bar — like the Jingle Bar at Laguna Beach’s rooftop Skyloft on a recent Friday evening — serves as a festive setting to catch up with friends, old and new.

The Choquito cocktail at Sippin' Santa, a holiday pop-up bar now decking the halls of Juicy Cocktail Bar in West Palm Beach and Better Days in Miami. (Sippin' Santa/Courtesy) SIPPIN’ SANTA ...

Information: portcitytavernlb.com Long Beach’s nautical-themed bar Port City Tavern is turning into a seaside winter wonderland during the annual Nauti or Nice Holiday Pop-Up Bar.

The pop-up brand offers a guide and a menu, while it’s up to the bars to decorate as they see fit and shake up the cocktails, as well as the fun. “The holiday vibe here is amazing,” Judge says.