Thanksgiving Weekend in Los Angeles arrives with its own rhythm—lighter traffic, cooler evenings and a city full of people balancing family time with the impulse to get out and move. It’s the rare long weekend where neighborhoods feel open again, museum lines shrink and holiday programming kicks into gear. Whether you’re staying local, hosting family, or looking for a reason to spend the day outdoors, here are places worth going to this Thanksgiving Weekend—each with its own story, its own energy and a reason to step away from the leftovers.
Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
Now Serving. Santa Monica Proper invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving on its rooftop, where Mediterranean flavors meet sweeping ocean views. The restaurant offers an à la carte holiday menu featuring elevated classics, starting with sides such as chestnut challah stuffing with caramelized onions, citrus and sage; mashed Weiser potatoes with Vermont cultured butter and roasted gravy; autumn broccolini with Levantine aioli and Marcona almonds; and roasted sweet potatoes topped with blistered cranberries, herb crème fraîche and winter greens. For the main course, guests can order the herb-roasted organic turkey with cranberry–orange relish and roasted gravy or share the Turkish coffee–rubbed prime rib for two, served with Greek kashkaval polenta, roasted garlic–lemon butter and pomegranate jus.
Hours: Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Address: 700 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
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Bourbon Steak Los Angeles
Nov. 27. Celebrate the season as Bourbon Steak Los Angeles presents a refined holiday experience with a “choose your own adventure” three-course menu by Chef Gabriel Pulido. Guests can enjoy roasted heritage turkey with cornbread stuffing and cranberry mostarda or opt for the signature Maine lobster pot pie, alongside seasonal sides and indulgent desserts for an elevated, chef-driven Thanksgiving meal.
Time: Thursday, 1:30–8 p.m.
Address: 889 Americana Way, Glendale
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Marelle Santa Monica
Nov. 27. Enjoy a coastal Thanksgiving built on seasonal ingredients, starting with a pumpkin ricotta tartlet topped with a fried sage–parmesan crisp and starters like endive canoes with blue cheese, pear and walnuts or sweet potato medallions with whipped feta and pomegranate. Mains include herb-roasted turkey with garlic butter and maple, cedar-plank salmon with a maple-Dijon glaze, roasted acorn squash and herb-crusted prime rib with horseradish cream and red wine jus. Enjoy with sides such as sourdough apple and sausage stuffing, toasted pecan and dried-cherry quinoa pilaf and pomme purée mashed potatoes. Dessert finishes with pumpkin cheesecake on a gingersnap crust or a rustic apple galette with thyme, honey and vanilla ice cream.
Time: Check time for holiday hours on website
Address: 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica
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Petit Trois
Until Nov. 28. Petit Trois rolls out a limited-time Burger & Beaujolais pairing from November 20–28, offering a classic American-style cheeseburger layered with bacon, pickles, special sauce and an 8-ounce wagyu patty—the same blend used in the restaurant’s Big Mec—served with frites and a glass of Beaujolais for $28. For Thanksgiving dessert, the team is taking pre-orders for Carlo’s Banana Cream Pie ($60) through November 24, capped at 50 orders, with pickup on November 26 at the Le Valley location.
Hours: Times vary per location
Address: Locations vary, check website for details
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CIRCA 55 Rooftop
Nov. 78. The Beverly Hilton’s CIRCA 55 Rooftop offers a family-style Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving feast set against sweeping Los Angeles skyline views. The holiday menu features starters such as crab cake with herb remoulade and whipped ricotta, fig jam and prosciutto crostini, followed by smoked turkey with herb jus and black truffle butter, citrus-roasted salmon with fennel and orange. Pair your dishes with some sides including buttery French bread stuffing and honey thyme–glazed heirloom carrots. The experience ends with a selection of decadent seasonal desserts overlooking Beverly Hills.
Time: Thursday, from noon-6 p.m.
Address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
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BOA Steakhouse
Nov. 28. Launching their first-ever Thanksgiving feast, Boa Steakhouse is offering a luxe, three-course holiday menu for $119 per person. Guests begin with butternut squash soup and a mixed green salad before choosing between roast turkey, roast prime rib, or roast salmon. Sides include herb-roasted potatoes, brioche stuffing, mashed yams, smashed broccoli and seasonal accompaniments. Dessert is a choice between pumpkin pie or derby pie.
Hours: Varies per location
Address: West Hollywood: 9200 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood
Manhattan Beach: 3110 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach
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Arden
Nov. 27. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a refined three-course menu featuring seasonal dishes crafted with care. Start with a choice of persimmon and pomegranate salad or crispy brie and raspberry filo, followed by entrées including roasted organic turkey, Mediterranean branzino, or butternut squash and wild mushroom risotto. Finish the evening with a pumpkin spice panna cotta or a rich dark chocolate cake.
Time: Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
Address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hill
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Fiorelli Pizza
Nov. 27. The popular pizzeria, Fiorelli Pizza, is hosting a Thanksgiving donation drive to help restock the food pantry at Miriam’s House, supporting Angelenos impacted by SNAP benefit cuts. Guests can drop off pantry items or make in-person contributions while enjoying Fiorelli’s artisan pies.
Time: Available on Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28, on a first-come, first-served basis at all Lodge Bread locations
Address: 7954 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
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Events
Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot
Nov. 27. The 11th Annual Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot returns to Palisades Charter High School, welcoming more than 2,200 runners and 2,500 spectators for a community 5K and 10K that has become a beloved local tradition since 2013. Races begin promptly at 8 a.m. and debut a new course layout, with 10K participants completing the 5K loop twice and turning off on Antioch Street. Each runner receives a swag bag with an event T-shirt, chip-timed bib and assorted gifts, with official results posted shortly after the finish.
Hours: Thursday, 7:30-11 a.m.
Address: 15280 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades
paliturkeytrot.com
Santa Monica Pier
Until Nov. 27. Nighttime visitors to the Santa Monica Pier can catch Pacific Park’s Thanksgiving light show on the Pacific Wheel—a 90-foot Ferris wheel illuminated with custom, computer-generated designs. Expect a larger-than-life turkey, swirling harvest patterns and rich seasonal tones in orange, red and gold. Powered by 174,000 LED lights across 40 spokes and two hubs, the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel produces 16.7 million color combinations and displays up to 24 frames per second. The eco-friendly system delivers 81 percent more energy efficiency than
Hours: Sunset (around 5:38 p.m.)-Midnight
Address: Pacific Park, 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica,
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L.A. Zoo Lights
Now Open. For Thanksgiving weekend, visitors can wander the L.A. Zoo after dark as its “Animals Aglow” holiday tradition returns with a colorful trail of oversized, animal-shaped lanterns. The illuminated path celebrates the zoo’s wildlife with colorful depictions of birds, butterflies, insects and more, many brought to life through playful movements and animation. New lanterns and light installations this year highlight animals from Southeast Asia and Africa, while interactive moments—like relaxing on glowing swings or dancing inside a shell of kaleidoscopic mirrors—add to the immersive nighttime experience.
Hours: Hours vary, check website for details.
Address: 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
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