2025 Best Long Beach & South Bay Beachside Restaurants in Los Angeles Area

Where to Eat by the Beach in LA's South Bay & Long Beach

Headed to Long Beach or the South Bay for a day at the beach? After you've worked up an appetite, check out these waterfront restaurants in El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes or Long Beach. Admire the sunset over the ocean or watch the boats sailing in and out of the harbor while you dine.

For the best eating near the ocean, check out GAYOT's list of the Best Beachside Restaurants in Long Beach and LA's South Bay, presented in alphabetical order.

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Bluewater Grill
13/20
A reliable seafood grill with simple but effective entrées and a great harbor view. See More

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The Boathouse on the Bay
12/20
Seafood-centric cuisine with a view of Long Beach's Alamitos Bay marina. See More
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El Segundo Beach Cafe
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Enjoy expansive views of Dockweiler Beach from this snack bar. See More
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mar'sel
15/20
Elegant California cuisine and spectacular views from the patio at this relaxing resort restaurant. See More

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Nelson's
13/20
Enjoy sweeping ocean views from the patio at this casual dining spot at the Terranea Resort. See More

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Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
Ocean View Cafe
12/20
Charming Mediterranean café with views of the Pacific, tucked away from the crowds in Manhattan Beach. See More
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Parker's Lighthouse
12/20
Seafood restaurant with views of the Queen Mary and the harbor. See More

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The Reef
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Steakhouse setting with a view of the harbor. See More

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The Strand House
14/20
This Manhattan Beach restaurant overlooking the ocean presents seasonal cuisine. See More

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Tony's On The Pier
12/20
Seafood and an old-school vibe at the Redondo Beach Pier. See More
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