Top Restaurant Patios in Santa Monica, Malibu & Marina del Rey
When the weather is just right, you want to head down by the beach and dine in the sunshine. We've rounded up top restaurants with outdoor seating in Santa Monica, Malibu, Marina del Rey and Venice Beach, California.Discover where to find the best restaurant patios in Santa Monica and neighboring areas with GAYOT's list, presented in alphabetical order.
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- Top 10 Across Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills & West LA
- Downtown LA
- Hollywood & Mid-City
- Long Beach & South Bay
- Pasadena & Glendale
- San Fernando Valley
- West Hollywood.
> See Top Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Other Cities.
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Calabra

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Cast & Plow
Enjoy American fare in an elegant dining room at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. See More
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Fire pit-grilled cuisine from chef Josiah Citrin in Venice. See More
An American bar & grill concept, with a view, from the restaurant group behind Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House. See More
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Fia
Brendan Collins' Amalfi coast-inspired dishes in a stylish restaurant and sprawling patio in Santa Monica. See More
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Geoffrey's
Everything tastes better when dining al fresco with views of the Southern California coastline. See More
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Sweeping views of the Pacific and its sunset, with pleasant casual seafood cuisine. See More
A dramatic oceanside setting for seafood, cocktails and stunning sunsets. See More
Counter-service café at the end of the Malibu Pier. See More
California fare complemented by ocean views on the Malibu Pier. See More
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