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Thanksgiving at Terranea Resort
November 27, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm PST
Terranea Resort, the award-winning luxury destination on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, invites guests to celebrate Thanksgiving with a collection of exquisite culinary experiences overlooking the Pacific Ocean. From an opulent ballroom feast to an elegant three-course indulgence at mar’sel, an abundant buffet at catalina kitchen, and seasonal specials at Nelson’s and bashi, Terranea offers a setting of unrivaled coastal beauty and world-class dining for the holiday. Thanksgiving reservations available at terranea.com/festive or by calling 877.717.0541.
Extravagant Thanksgiving Celebration in the Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom
Seatings from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Live Entertainment from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Terranea’s annual Thanksgiving Celebration offers a luxurious dining experience with live music in the stylish Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom. Highlights include chilled seasonal salads, jumbo shrimp, West Coast oysters, king crab legs, and an assortment of artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Entrées from the carving station include Ginger and Spice Roasted Whole Turkey with chestnut stuffing, Honey-Glazed Ham, Garlic Rosemary Rubbed Prime Rib, Roasted Salmon and Chicken Cacciatore, accompanied by seasonal sides and soups. The meal concludes with a decadent dessert presentation.
Pricing is $205 for adults, $95 for children ages 5 to 12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under, inclusive of service charge, processing fee, and tax.
Gourmet Three-Course Thanksgiving at mar’sel
From 12 to 7 p.m. Live Entertainment from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m.
Helmed by Executive Chef Fabio Ugoletti, mar’sel, a Wine Spectator Award winner and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant, presents a sophisticated three-course holiday menu. Pricing is $195 for adults, $65 for children ages 5 to 12, and complimentary for children ages 4 and under, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Thanksgiving Buffet at catalina kitchen
Seatings from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Set against sweeping ocean views, catalina kitchen offers a festive buffet. Salads, cheeses, charcuterie, hot appetizers, featured entrées, extravagant seafood, carving stations, with seasonal confections for dessert.
Pricing is $125 for adults, $50 for children ages 5 to 12, $20 for children ages 2 to 4, and complimentary for children under 2, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Thanksgiving Specials at Nelson’s and bashi
Nelson’s, known for its oceanfront patio and casual California cuisine, will serve Thanksgiving specials from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a Turkey Sandwich on a ciabatta bun with cranberry mayo, roasted sliced turkey, stuffing, lettuce and avocado ($29), Cranberry Curd Tart with Chantilly cream ($18), and Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée ($18). Guests may also enjoy the Turkey Lurky cocktail ($20), made with cranberry, vodka, orange juice, and orange bitters.
From 5 to 9 p.m., bashi will feature Turkey Shoyu Ramen with soft-boiled egg, shiitake mushrooms, and nori ($30), paired with a White Truffle Old Fashioned crafted with Woodford Reserve Bourbon.
