Dreading the idea of hosting a bunch of guests, slaving away in the kitchen, and facing a mountain of dishes and other cleanup this Thanksgiving? Do something different this year and treat yourself to a warm and sunny Turkey Day getaway in Clearwater Beach at Hotel Cabana!

You’ll be lavished with our signature hospitality while enjoying easy access to a full suite of dining options along our sandy shore. Here’s an overview of some of your options for Thanksgiving dining and special events.

Dining Out For Thanksgiving 2018 at Hotel Cabana

Let somebody else do the holiday cooking for you! From Pearly’s Beach Eats to Frenchy’s Original Café and the Beach Fire BBQ Grille, from Caretta and Cesare At The Beach to Columbia and Bobby’s Bistro, you’ve got a wide array of both casual and upscale dining establishments within walking distance of your room at Hotel Cabana.

The St. Pete Run Fest

Held November 16^th through the 18^th, the St. Pete Run Fest includes the 3 Daughters St. Pete Half Marathon at 7 AM on Sunday, the spectacular downtown route begins near the Salvador Dali Museum and weaves through Tropicana Field, Grand Central, EDGE, and Warehouse Arts districts to a finish line beside the Mahaffey Theater Plaza. The Run Fest also includes the Rollin’ Oats Trop 10K, Outback Steakhouse Sunshine City 5K, and a Kids Run as well as a Wellness Market.

The Tampa Bay Times Turkey Trot

This beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition (held November 22^nd this year) is celebrating its 40^th anniversary. Tackle the Turkey Trot 10K, or the Abe’s Drumstick (4K), the Gobbler (one mile), or the Wingding (5K). Or knock out the Turkey Trot, Wingding, and one-miler to triumph in the Clearwater Challenge!

Sertona Youth Ranch Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival

Up for a day of music off the beach? The Sertona Youth Ranch in Brooksville, Florida is holding its 39^th Annual Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival November 22^nd through November 24^th, complete with a potluck-style Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. If you’re a fan of flailing banjos, lightning-fast mandolin picking, and intricate harmonies, this is well worth making the trek to the ranch for!

Join Us at Hotel Cabana for a Clearwater Beach Thanksgiving Getaway

We’d love to host you here at our Key West-style boutique hotel just steps from the surf for Thanksgiving 2018! Reserve our holiday getaway at Hotel Cabana today and swap the traditional at-home Thanksgiving stress and sweat for a pampered escape to Clearwater Beach.

Stay with us in Clearwater Beach here at Hotel Cabana, and you’ll be minutes away from Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Opened in 1983, the 73,000-square-foot, 2,180-seat Ruth Eckerd Hall is a magnificent space for concerts, standup comedy, and other onstage entertainment. It’s one of the home bases for the Florida Orchestra, and also sees some of the biggest names in music step into its spotlight.

The Ruth Eckerd Hall Experience, includes the Hall, the Capitol Theatre, the Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts, and the Murray Theatre.

Stay with us at Hotel Cabana and you’re close to gorgeous white sands and some of the area’s best watering holes. Here are a few within easy walking distance. All locations listed are on the Jolley Trolley route.

Marina Cantina (25 Causeway Blvd, walking: 17 minutes)

Two floors of indoor and outdoor seating offer grand views of Pier 60 and the marina while sipping top-shelf tequila, a fresh mojito or caipirinha.

Beach Fire BBQ Grille (608 Mandalay Ave, walking: 3 minutes)

The better part of 100 craft beers awaits you at Beach Fire BBQ Grille, alongside tropical cocktails, fine wines, and other refreshments—plus eats cooked to charred, flame-kissed perfection over a wood fire.

Tampa Bay is home to Florida’s original craft brewery and many that uphold the tradition of small-batch brewing.

The St. Pete/Clearwater Craft Beer Trail

Pair O’ Dice and Big Storm lie along the official St. Pete/Clearwater Beach Craft Beer Trail, which includes more than 30 regional breweries. Grab an official Gulp Coast Craft Brewery Passport to guide your beer adventures.