Long Beach Thanksgiving

Soon, we'll gather with family members and loved ones to celebrate all for which we are thankful.

This year, give thanks in Long Beach!

It's that time of year! The scent of pumpkin spice wafts through the air. Leaves crunch underfoot (well, maybe not so much in southern California) and the turkeys are getting plumper. It's not too early to start thinking about where and how you will celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

While it may be a joy to eat your turkey dinner, it’s not always a joy to prepare it, and it's even less of a joy to clean it up! If you’d like to spare yourself the hassle this year, Long Beach has plenty of restaurants willing to accommodate you. Take note of these culinary events happening in Long Beach over Thanksgiving weekend!

MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN

When: November 28, 2024 | Between 3 and 9 PM

Chef Leo De Leon and his culinary team at Local Current inside Marriott Long Beach Downtown (111 E Ocean Blvd) will serve a festive buffet on Thanksgiving Day with seatings available between 3 and 9PM. Enjoy seasonal dishes like squash soup with brown butter croutons, shaved Brussels sprouts with candied pecans and apple maple vinaigrette, and caramelized yams. The seafood display will feature chilled shrimp cocktail and crab claws, and entrees include rosemary turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce or pineapple-glazed ham with honey mustard.

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Aquarium of the Pacific

When: November 28, 2024 | 11 am - 4 pm

Come gobble gobble with the Aquarium’s sea otters, puffins, and other animals for the annual Thanksgiving Feast. You can meet over 12,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean, then savor a traditional spread to be served buffet style, overlooking Rainbow Harbor.

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Cafe Sevilla Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar

When: November 28, 2024 | Starting at 4 PM

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Spanish twist at Café Sevilla, where you can enjoy a festive 3-course menu accompanied by live Latin music. Indulge in a Thanksgiving feast that includes Champiñones y Crema Soup, Spanish Beer-Glazed Duck served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus wrapped in Jamón Serrano, and a unique Deconstructed Pumpkin Empanada for dessert. The regular dinner menu will also be available throughout the day.

Live Latin music sets the perfect backdrop from 5 - 9 PM. Reserve your table by calling 562-495-1111.

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Fuego

Fuego (700 Queensway Dr) is the Latin-inspired indoor/outdoor restaurant at Hotel Maya, and a great place to enjoy Thanksgiving Day with seatings from 4 to 10PM. On offer will be the restaurant’s Thanksgiving specialty fall cocktail, the Firepit Fiesta with Herradura Anejo Tequila, brown sugar, graham crackers, pumpkin spice and liquid smoke, plus a full four-course prix fixe Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings with a few Latin twists. You can also enjoy a Fuego Thanksgiving to go, with ordering available online or by phone.

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City Cruises Thanksgiving Brunch

When: November 28, 2024 | Set Sail 11 AM - 1 PM

Embark on a 2 hour harbor cruise with City Cruises on Thursday, November 28th to enjoy a Thanksgiving brunch unlike any other.

Board the ship at 10:30 a.m., then set sail from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and take in breathtaking views of Long Beach while indulging in unlimited mimosas, a delectable brunch buffet, and captivating live entertainment.

Reservations can be booked on the City Cruises website.

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City Cruises Thanksgiving Dinner

Keep the Thanksgiving celebrations going with City Cruises and cast off for a scenic 2.5 hour harbor cruise and dinner on Thursday, November 28th.

Board the ship at 3:30 p.m., then enjoy a festive dinner buffet with all the trimmings, a full service bar, and live DJ entertainment from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Reservations can be made on the City Cruises website.

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ALDER & SAGE

Get into the festive spirit early at Alder & Sage’s (366 Cherry Ave) Thanksgiving Pre-Game event during Fourth Fridays on Retro Row. Typically open during breakfast and lunch, the restaurant will be open from 6 to 9PM to welcome guests to this friendly feast. The restaurant has invited barbecue masters Shady Grove to prepare a Cajun Thanksgiving buffet in Alder’s backyard space outdoors, accompanied by beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, and a seasonal mulled wine. For the full menu and to RSVP, visit our event page.

PARKERS’ LIGHTHOUSE

Celebrate the holiday at Parkers’ Lighthouse (435 Shoreline Village Dr.) with a three-course Prix Fixe menu served on Thanksgiving Day from 11:30AM to 9PM. The menu includes a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings as well as other favorites, such as New York Strip Steak, Mesquite Grilled Salmon, Chilean Sea Bass and Roasted Half Chicken. Pricing is set at $82 per person and $30 for a child’s plate. Reservations are available by calling (562) 432-6500 or visiting the restaurant’s website.

Boathouse on the Bay

Boathouse on the Bay invites guests to a festive Thanksgiving Day Buffet on the patio. Priced at $75 per adult and $30 per child under 10 (plus tax and service charge), the buffet features traditional Thanksgiving dishes, seafood, and carved meats. The buffet runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and a $25 deposit per guest is required, credited toward the final bill. Book your spot today for an unforgettable holiday experience.

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SHANNON’S CORNER

Shannon’s Corner in Downtown Long Beach is offering a couple ways to secure a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner. Now available for pre-order, Thanksgiving Dinner Packages from The Carvery (201 Pine Ave) will include your choice of roast turkey or signature prime rib. A la carte options are also available. Shannon’s on Pine (209 Pine Ave) will be offering a free Thanksgiving buffet with purchase of any drink from the bar, the perfect way to enjoy great company while watching all the Thanksgiving games on the big screens.

Food for Thought

Food Finders is looking for donations to help families celebrate Thanksgiving. They are accepting canned goods, packaged goods, and hygiene items, as well as monetary donations to purchase turkeys.

Click here to learn more about how you can make a difference this holiday season.

One Last Thing

However you choose to spend your Long Beach Thanksgiving, remember to gobble til you wobble! And then afterwards, go for a nice long walk. Fortunately there are no shortage of beautiful walks in and around the city!

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