Chances are the weather on Thanksgiving Day is going to be spectacular. Soak it in over a meal on the pier, where you’ll savor a traditional holiday spread (turkey, gravy, potatoes) plus your choice of pumpkin or apple pies. 

The Beach Bar at the Newport Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach offers great food and amazing views.

Frank Zaffere, restaurateur: “The whole restaurant is oriented so you don’t have a bad seat.”

And the ocean views continue in the bathroom.

Frank Zaffere: “I believe it’s the coolest bathroom view on the eastern seaboard. When you walk, in we positioned the urinals in front of a large glass window.”

Frank Zaffere, a partner in Old School Hospitality, which includes Quarterdeck, Good Spirits and Beach Bar.