While many people see Thanksgiving as an important Family holiday that should be spend at home, cooking the traditional Turkey Dinner, watching the game and catching up with family that has come together from all over the country, some people might use the extra long weekend to explore other cities and enjoy practically empty attractions, no waiting lines and sometimes better deals. But if you are traveling to San Diego during Thanksgiving weekend, you might want to enjoy some of the traditions while being away from home.
Thanksgiving Restaurants in San Diego 2010
How about celebrating Thanksgiving in San Diego with a memorable Thanksgiving Cruise around San Diego Harbor? Hornblower Cruise line offers a 2.5 hour Thanksgiving Cruise that includes a glass of champagne, Thanksgiving buffet and life music for $ 74.95.
Another very traditional spot to celebrate your Thanksgiving in San Diego is the Hotel Del Coronado, where movies like “Some like it hot” with Marilyn Monroe was filmed, Thomas Edison and countless American presidents have stayed and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet at the Hotel Del. And for a very unique experience, go Skating by the Sea at the ice skating rink right next to the ocean.
Bistro 39 offers another 3 course Thanksgiving dinner option for less than $ 30/person in a very stylish atmosphere. Enjoy treats like Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Roasted Turkey with Sage gravy and traditional Pumpkin or Pecan pie (additional menu options, as well as regular menu available).
Have you ever been to a Casino on Thanksgiving? May be it’s time to give it a shot this year, as the Barona Resort and Casino has a multitude of different Thanksgiving dinner options in many of its different themed restaurants. Prices range from $ 25 – $ 40.
Thanksgiving Activities in San Diego 2010
Getting panicky about all the Thanksgiving calories you are going to add directly to your hips on a single day? Get rid of a bad conscience and do something good at the same time: The Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Run is a Charity 5k run on Thanksgiving morning, starting at 8:00 AM in Balboa Park.
A little before Thanksgiving, on November 21, you can enjoy the 64th Annual Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon. It is the largest Thanksgiving Parade west of the Mississippi with more than 100 participants and draws a crowd of many thousand spectators. Enjoy the balloons, floats, artists and performers and let them put you in Holiday mood!
How about sharing the joy of Thanksgiving by giving something back? Volunteering San Diego has made a list of many volunteering options in and around San Diego County. Nothing will put you more in Holiday spirit than helping the ones in need.
Jazz lovers from all over the country come to San Diego for Thanksgiving to enjoy the 31st Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival. But more than just music, you can also join in on the Dixieland Jazz Thanksgiving Buffett!
No matter where you are going to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, enjoy the beginning of the Holiday season and have a wonderful day!
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