There is something truly special about the holiday season each year. We make our way through hot summers and look forward to cool temps. We also look forward to spending time with family and loved ones to celebrate everything we have together. For this year's holiday season consider spending it with us here in Santa Barbara. Specifically, Thanksgiving is an absolute when you spend it with our local activities and attractions that make for a wonderful time away from home. Take a look at how Santa Barbara Thanksgiving can be spent in 2023.
Most families prefer to enjoy a lovely home cooked meal at home with their friends and family members. This helps us celebrate and be thankful for everything we have in a comfortable environment. When traveling for Thanksgiving you may prefer to skip out on time in the kitchen and instead see what Santa Barbara has to offer. Luckily the city does have quite a few restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving to help you start a new family tradition.
If you are looking for a fine dining experience that truly elevates your meal, look no further than Bouchon. This local Central Coast contemporary restaurant is complemented by local wines and found in a romantic setting. Guests will find the regular menu consisting of locally raised protein along with seasonal specials such as Dungeness crab and more.
The Thanksgiving menu also provides classic holiday fare prepared by their award-winning chefs. Casual dressy attire is encouraged when eating at Bouchon. Additional fine dining establishments also include Ca' Dario with its Italian cuisine and Finch & Fork for a Thanksgiving breakfast. We highly encourage you to place a reservation well in advance to enjoy a meal out on Thanksgiving Day.
Of course, you can always prepare a feast at your vacation rental during your stay for Thanksgiving. Our vacation rentals are second to none here in the area and will have everything you need. These properties often feature renovated kitchens that can rival those seen in local restaurants. You can have the option for gourmet kitchens that feature commercial size appliances making it easy to prepare all your entrees at once.
You can also find extended granite countertops with separate kitchen islands ensuring you can lay out everything at once. The rooms also come supplied with everything you need to prepare the meal including cooking ware and utensils. All you need are ingredients which can be purchased at a local farmers market or grocer.
These properties typically feature spacious dining areas where everyone can have a seat at the table; additional seating is also offered at the kitchen counter with barstool seating. Our finest properties even offer luxury concierge services such as having a professional chef on hand to make the meal for you! There is no finer way to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal when you choose to have it at home.
Most cities across the country each year hold a race on Thanksgiving Day to provide you with a chance to earn your much desired food later in the day. Each year the University of California Santa Barbara campus puts on their annual Turkey Trot the weekend before Santa Barbara Thanksgiving. This year's Turkey Trot is scheduled to take place on Saturday November 18th starting at 9:30 a.m. This year's event will feature a 5K and 10K race where you can walk, jog, or run at your own pace.
The UC Santa Barbara Turkey Trot also has a timed race where you can try and beat the clock where you run along with UC Santa Barbara staff, students, and community members. There are prizes for the men's, women's, and open divisions for each race. All participants will receive a race bib, Turkey Trot tank top, and chance to see the awards ceremony. This event stands out among other turkey trots as you will be able to see views of the ocean as you run along! Registration for the event is required to participate.
If you prefer to enjoy a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Santa Barbara also puts on the Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Day 4 Miler. As the name suggests this is a 4-mile race and is encouraged for those who prefer a longer and more challenging option during their stay. Registration for this event is also required beforehand with the race starting at 9:05 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
There is no better time than now to start planning for your vacation getaway to Santa Barbara. With the holiday almost here, you will want to find the perfect vacation rental today and book a stay. You will find that we have the finest homes in the area.
