Long Beach, California

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, do you have any plans? Some people will be away from home, and some may prefer to avoid their family members—particularly this year, given that any family political discussions could potentially be lively, and not in a good way. At any rate, if find yourself in Long Beach on Thanksgiving with nothing to do, here are some options for food and fun:

The Queen Mary Restaurants. The Queen Mary will be serving up “an elegant Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch” in its Grand Salon between 9am and 4pm. You can load up on more than 50 entrees served at various themed food stations while you sip your champagne. Also, Sir Winston’s, Chelsea Restaurant and the Promenade Cafe are all serving Thanksgiving dinners. For more information, such as pricing, menus and hours, click here .

Sgt. Pepper’s Dueling Pianos. Sgt. Pepper’s is one of the latest additions to the Long Beach nightlife scene. The venue combines great food with lively entertainment and a full bar. What could be better? The restaurant is open on Thanksgiving Day and the show begins at 8pm. Sgt. Pepper’s is located in The Pike, near the big Ferris wheel. For more information about Sgt. Pepper’s, visit the website here .

Buster’s Beach House and Longboard Bar. Buster’s Beach House will be serving a traditional roasted turkey meal between 11am and 8pm on Thanksgiving Day. This is a waterfront restaurant located in the Los Alamitos Bay area near the Seal Beach border. Click here for further information.