With LA’s ideal summer weather, nothing seems quite as nice and a seaside reprieve. Luckily for Angeleno’s, a drive to the coast is as simple as finding your nearest juice bar. So treat yourself to oceanside dining this week with our round-up of bites by the sea. Read our LA Eats Seaside restaurants and have a whale of a good time!
Malibu Farm Restaurant & Malibu Farm Cafe
Location: 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265
Malibu Farm offers two dining options at the Malibu Pier. Malibu Farm Restaurant located at the front of the pier offers more elevated farm-to-table options with a full bar and a variety of specialty cocktails. The restaurant sits directly over the beach on Malibu Pier, and offers gorgeous panoramic views of Surfrider Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Park, a popular surfing spot. Malibu Farm Café, the cafe situated at the end of the pier is a popular lunch spot with amazing ocean views. The environment is casual with breakfast and lunch counter service, has a substantially lower wait, and beer and wine options only.
Nobu Malibu
Location: 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265
Nobu Malibu caters to the rich and famous in everything from its contemporary design to its panoramic ocean views. Nobu is probably the most well-known restaurant in Malibu, known for its ambiance, service, food and location. Reservations can be hard to come by since it is extremely trendy and Matsuhisa’s sushi is top notch. The ultra-sleek restaurant sits right on top of gently lapping waves that’s perfect for special occasions or even a relaxing seaside lunch with celebrity sightings.
Geoffrey’s
Location: 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
This ritzy spot in Malibu, located just off the Pacific Coast Highway is an approachable fine-dining destination with incredible sweeping views of the vast blue water. The establishment dates back to 1948 and has hosted Old Hollywood royalty, including Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. The secluded restaurant, which offers mostly outdoor patio seating overlooking the ocean, is tucked into the landscape in such a way that it feels very remote. Savor a Crab Benedict and sip a mimosa during weekend brunches or catch a Malibu sunset while you indulge in the seafood paella at dinner. Then treat yourself to the maple blueberry cheesecake or an espresso flan as the stars twinkle over the Pacific.
Casa Escobar Malibu Beach
Location: 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265
Casa Escobar resides in the former Malibu Inn across from the pier. Look forward to traditional Mexican food, refreshing margaritas and a beautiful patio, perfect for hosting large parties and celebrations. Casa Escobar is a classic Mexican restaurant off the Pacific Coast. The colorful Latin ambiance with local fare, brings the flavors of Mexico to come alive at Casa Escobar Malibu, especially when complemented by what is one of the best margaritas in town.
Carbon Beach Club Restaurant
Location: 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Carbon Beach Club sits directly overlooking an expansive stretch of ocean and sand, forming one of the few intimate locations in Malibu where one can enjoy decadent coastal cuisine, as well as magnificent views, whether it be sunrise or sunset.
Moonshadows
Location: 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Malibu’s famed restaurant is built along the side of a cliff and features wide views of the ocean from its airy sun deck and relaxing indoor dining room. Breathtaking panoramic views with nightly DJ’s playing in the Blue Lounge make this a chic and mellow nightspot. The menu serves up an array of gourmet American cuisine with Italian and Asian infusions with a special focus on seafood.
Hotel Casa Del Mar
Location: 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Terrazza
An oceanfront café and lounge featuring Mediterranean inspired small plates, pizza, seafood and cocktails. Located inside Hotel Casa del Mar, directly overlooking the ocean with 180 degree view The ambience flows from a sun-drenched café for breakfast and lunch to a seductive sunset lounge at night. The cuisine draws inspiration from the Italian and Spanish coastlines with influences from local California ingredients.
Catch
Located within the historic Hotel Casa del Mar, Catch has a relaxed elegance with a beautiful coastal setting and impeccable attention to service. Catch serves the freshest local fare from land and sea with a sophisticated beach inspired decor and a beverage program that makes it easy to hang out with cocktails at sunset, then order dinner once the stars come out.
1 Pico
Location: 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
One Pico represents everything that’s wonderful about beachside dining. It has a relaxed elegant beach resort vibe and fresh California cuisine. Lest we forget to mention their excellent wine list and unbelievable views of the Pacific Ocean. Located inside Shutters On the Beach, the open and airy restaurant serves a seasonal market menu is full of simple seaside treats. The beachside Santa Monica location attracts both visitors and locals looking for a fine meal in a breezy, oceanfront setting.
Elephante
Location: 1332 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Elephante in Santa Monica is the chic new rooftop lounge/restaurant that has become a go-to spot for the Westside. With plenty of cocktails and sight-lines on the water, this is certainly the spot to be this summer. This coastal-chic eatery has views as good as its wine selection. The decor beams with sunny native plants, custom furniture from North Africa and Southern Italy, plus views of the Pacific Ocean.
Mar’sel, Rancho Palos Verdes
Location: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Terranea Resort offers an oceanside escape removed from the chaos of Los Angeles to tranquil Palos Verdes. The resort’s California-cuisine restaurant overlooks the endless blue horizon of the Pacific Ocean. Mar’sel offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch. Their seasonally rotating fine dining menu is a must! Featuring locally sourced ingredients as well as playful takes on culinary favorites. Mar’sel combines approachable luxury with a breathtaking setting perfect for every palate.