Turkey Day Staycation Specials at Orange County’s Favorite Hotels
With the unbeatable weather and breathtaking scenery, there is no better place to celebrate Thanksgiving than Orange County. Experience the festive offerings that both Monarch Beach Resort and Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano have to offer this Thanksgiving:
Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano - Steps away from the awe-inspiring ruins of Mission San Juan Capistrano, the recently opened Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano is the perfect setting for a Thanksgiving getaway. The staff at the Inn invites guests to ring in the holiday season with a tranquil and authentic Californian escape. An incredible, carefully-crafted Thanksgiving spread from Executive Chef Aaron Obregon awaits at Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge. Ysidora pays homage to the Mission's matriarch Ysidora Forster and invites holiday diners to unwind and indulge in authentic Spanish flavors in a contemporary setting. Enjoy meals, drinks, and good company among citrus trees, the Olive Grove, and verdant fall foliage surrounding the hotel. Guests will gather to enjoy creamy Baja butternut squash soup, butter-poached crab, and a choice of serrano ham wrapped fish with vegetable mole noodles or adobe style short rib or roasted Mediterranean turkey with Spanish chorizo stuffing. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.com - the prix fixe meal is $90 per person and includes champagne, a glass of wine, and dessert.
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Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point - With beautiful weather and a delightful Thanksgiving feast prepared, Monarch Beach Resort is the perfect place to give thanks. For a coastal holiday, Monarch Beach Resort has prepared multiple Thanksgiving culinary offerings, family-friendly activities, and luxurious amenities, with something for everyone this Turkey Day. With three delightful dining outlets with specialty Thanksgiving offerings, make a stay of it and enjoy the resort’s wide array of activities for the whole family from complimentary games including volleyball, bocce ball, beach darts and more to Monarch Beach Kids Club offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with various Thanksgiving and fall-themed arts and crafts for kids. Families can even enjoy a fitness class or round of golf while taking in the gorgeous beach views. Standout dining offerings include:
Monarch Bay Beach Club is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the beachfront restaurant, including Thanksgiving turkey and pecan pie cheesecake for $109 per person; paired with a gorgeous oceanfront view, the Beach Club’s holiday menu features traditional dishes and seasonal favorites. The menu can be found here.
Thanksgiving dinner at signature Bourbon Steak Orange County will be served from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring panoramic views of the Pacific and an outstanding five-course experience from chef Michael Mina; the perfectly curated menu features an elegant display of traditional dishes and modern favorites. For $225 per person, guests will enjoy a range of dishes from caviar parfait, Kurobuta pork belly, 7 layer pumpkin pie, and, of course, artfully-done, traditional Thanksgiving turkey. The menu can be found here.
Guests are also invited to dine at AVEO Table + Bar’s Prix Fixe Thanksgiving Dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. This luxe, five-course meal includes duck confit, herb-roasted turkey breast, Justin Cabernet Franc braised short rib, and pumpkin chiffon tart. At $119 per person, guests can embrace the seasonal bounty of the Californian coastline alongside their delicious Thanksgiving spread. The menu can be found here.
