Best Los Angeles Area Beach Restaurants

In Los Angeles County, more than 42 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline stretches from north of Zuma Beach just below the Ventura County line, to Redondo Beach in the south, near the Orange County line. Even if you dined out every day for a year, it would be nearly impossible to explore the myriad of restaurants, cafes and take-out stands that spread along this Los Angeles County coastal route—so we’ve done the legwork for you and compiled the Best Beach Restaurants in the Los Angeles area.

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Santa Monica/Malibu
South Bay

SANTA MONICA/MALIBU

Back on the Beach Cafe

Café

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Dining Room at Back on the Beach Cafe, Santa Monica, CA

Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-393-8282

No kidding---this place really is right on the beach. More...

Beau Rivage

French

13/20

26025 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-5733 |

Fine French-Mediterranean dining in a Riviera villa setting with sweeping views of the Pacific . More...

The Malibu Inn

American

12/20

Dining Room at The Malibu Inn, Malibu, CA

22969 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-1160

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Malibu roadhouse with a rock n' roll vibe and good food. More...

Ocean & Vine

California

14/20

Dining Room at Ocean & Vine, Santa Monica, CA

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700 |

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Loews Santa Monica's contemporary Ocean & Vine affords great ocean views and eclectic seasonal dishes. More...

One Pico

American

15/20

Dining Room at One Pico, Santa Monica, CA

Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1717 |

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Fresh and light cuisine is offered in this highly romantic, oceanside hotel dining room. More...

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

American

10/20

Dining Room at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, Malibu, CA

28128 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-2503

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Dine with your toes in the sand at this overpriced, tourist-driven beach café. More...

The Sunset Restaurant

American

13/20

Dining Room at The Sunset Restaurant, Malibu, CA

6800 Westward Beach Rd.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-589-1007

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Enjoy views of the California coastline while dining on American fare. More...

SOUTH BAY

Chart House

Seafood

12/20

231 Yacht Club Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-372-3464 |

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Long-established branch of a national chain pairs solid seafood with a stellar ocean view. More...

Chez Melange

Eclectic

15/20

Dining Room at Chez Melange, Redondo Beach, CA

1611 S. Catalina Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-540-1222 |

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The South Bay’s pioneer in nouvelle cuisine has pleased locals and others for more than a quarter century. More...

Kevaccino's on the Beach

Café

Quick Bite

12501 Vista del Mar
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
310-416-1277

A no-frills café with decent burgers and fine views of Dockweiler Beach. More...

Lou E. Luey's

American

14/20

160 N. International Boardwalk
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-937-7044

Despite its beach bar appearance, Lou E. Luey’s serves up commendable takes on steaks, seafood and Mexican cuisine. More...

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