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Waterfront Restaurants Beach Venues in California
California has 34 beach venues with waterfront restaurants in this directory, near 28 cities — Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Redondo Beach and 24 more. Venues are grouped by the nearest city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the style evidence and couples' quotes behind the label, so you know what the property feels like before you book a tour.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Huntington Beach, CA
SeaLegs at the Beach
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,240 reviews
Sandwiches & snacks share the menu with wine & beer at this chill seaside spot with live music acts.
Meadowlark Golf Club
4.1 ★★★★☆ 501 reviews
Beachy course featuring golf carts and a driving range, plus a bar serving the 19th hole.
The Huntington Beach House
4.5 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
Beachfront venue boasting a full bar and an American menu, plus fire pits and DJ sets.
Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Perched on the 9th floor, this hotel lounge offers panoramic ocean views, cocktails, and live entertainment.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Laguna Beach, CA
Terra Laguna Beach
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 88 reviews
Eatery featuring a patio and eclectic menu options for seafood, steak, pasta and more, plus a bar.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Long Beach, CA
Boathouse on the Bay
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,918 reviews
Upscale bar/eatery with water views preparing premium steak & seafood classics in open-view kitchen.
The Reef on the Water
4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,046 reviews
Expansive eatery & event space offering high-end New American fare & sweeping harbor views.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Redondo Beach, CA
Bluewater Grill
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,701 reviews
Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.
Chart House
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,636 reviews
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Alameda, CA
Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,008 reviews
Steak & seafood star in this family-friendly restaurant with a full bar, patio & waterfront views.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Albion, CA
Ledford House
4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews
This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Berkeley, CA
Skates On The Bay
4.3 ★★★★☆ 3,738 reviews
This casual American eatery offers seafood, steaks, sushi & waterfront views.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Capitola, CA
Shadowbrook Restaurant
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,053 reviews
Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Dillon Beach, CA
Coastal Kitchen
4.4 ★★★★☆ 261 reviews
Relaxed beachside resort offering wood-paneled cabins with full kitchens & patios, plus a surf shop.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Half Moon Bay, CA
La Costanera
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,452 reviews
Oceanfront site for Peruvian dishes in upscale, glass-walled environs overlooking the water.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Lodi, CA
Tower Park Waterfront Grille
4.1 ★★★★☆ 288 reviews
Relaxed venue on the waterfront for familiar burgers, wings and fried fare, plus beer and cocktails.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Manhattan Beach, CA
The Strand House
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,049 reviews
Happening destination for farm-fresh fine dining in a sleek setting with sweeping ocean views.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Morro Bay, CA
Windows On the Water
4.5 ★★★★★ 540 reviews
Dishes with Californian, French & Mediterranean influences served in a space with waterfront views.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Moss Beach, CA
Moss Beach Distillery
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,034 reviews
Seafood & other carefully sourced American eats in an oceanside setting with a dog-friendly patio.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Mountain View, CA
Shoreline Golf Links
4.2 ★★★★☆ 693 reviews
Water-feature-laden, 18-hole public course with wide fairways and a driving range, plus a restaurant.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Muir Beach, CA
Pelican Inn
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,430 reviews
Warm rooms in an inn with old-English style, plus a pub offering British fare & free breakfast.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Newport Beach, CA
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Oakland, CA
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
4.2 ★★★★☆ 3,037 reviews
Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Pacifica, CA
Moonraker
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,687 reviews
Ritzy seafood-focused restaurant in a modern room with leather booths & large windows to the ocean.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Pismo Beach, CA
Ventana Grill
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,494 reviews
Restaurant perched on a coastal bluff specializing in Latin-inspired dishes & fresh seafood.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Point Arena, CA
Pier Place
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Casual, seafood eatery with a deck upstairs for ocean views that also serves burgers and beer.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Port Costa, CA
Bull Valley Roadhouse
4.7 ★★★★★ 894 reviews
Family-style American fare & pre-Prohibition cocktails served in circa-1897 digs with period decor.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Redwood City, CA
Waterside Grill + Lounge
4.1 ★★★★☆ 240 reviews
Locally sourced Californian menu & a bar in a modern, waterfront locale with outdoor seating.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Richmond, CA
Point San Pablo Harbor, The Knot Club
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Outdoor, waterfront place with rustic charm featuring a restaurant and bar, and art installations.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near San Francisco, CA
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
4.1 ★★★★☆ 3,878 reviews
Historic building in Golden Gate Park with ocean views, housemade beer and American fare.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Sausalito, CA
Barrel House Tavern
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,953 reviews
Sleek eatery on the bay serves New American fare & creative cocktails in a former ferry terminal.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Seaside, CA
Bayonet & Black Horse
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,200 reviews
Relaxed golf club, featuring 2 courses and golf carts, plus a restaurant and event hosting.
Waterfront Restaurants beach venues near Tiburon, CA
The Bungalow Kitchen - Tiburon
4.2 ★★★★☆ 435 reviews
Romantic, upscale restaurant with bay views for Cali eats, cocktails, and weekend brunch.
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