Bona Vista Lounge, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071. +1 213 624 1000. Dining with a View. Mon to Sun 5pm - 1am. email
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, LA, CA 90017. Suite 2100. +1 213 236 9600. An upscale restaurant that has a breathtaking views of the San Fernando Valley. email
Elevate Lounge, 21st floor, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, University Park, Los Angeles, 90017. +1 213 623 7100. Fri & Sat from 10pm.
Saddle Peak Lodge, 419 Cold Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302. +1 818 222 3888. Malibu hills.
The Sunset Restaurant and Bar, 6800 Westward Beach Road, Malibu, LA, CA 90065. +1 310 589 1007. Located on a beautiful stretch of Zuma Beach in Malibu. Marilyn Munroe's favorite beach. Dining room looks out over the most expansive Malibu beach view on the Northern tip of the Southern California's Santa Monica Bay.
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy, 23 Malibu, LA, CA 90265. +1 310 457 2503.
Geoffrey's Malibu, 27400 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, LA, CA 90265. Heart stopping view. +1 310 457 1519. email
Beaurivage Restaurant, 26025 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. +1 310 456 5733. Upper room. email
The Retreat Dining Room at Serra Retreat, 3401 Serra Road, Malibu, CA 90265. +1 310 456 663. The Retreat Dining Room offers a sparkling sweeping view of the ocean, less than a mile away. 60 room hotel. email
Inn of the Seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290. +1 310 455 1311.
The Beachcomber at Malibu Pier, 23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. +1 310 456 9800. email
Duke's Malibu, 21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 20965. +1 310 317 0777.
Moonshadows Restaurant, 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265. +1 310 456 3010. Right over the water.
Chart House Malibu, 18412 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265. +1 310 454 9321. Upper level dinner-only restaurant set on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Excellent views.
Gladstone's of Malibu
Gladstones of Malibu, 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90265. +1 310 454 3474. Mon to Thurs 11am - 9pm. Fri 11am - 10pm. Sat 8am - 10pm. Sun 8am - 9pm. Huge famous beachfront seafood restaurant.
Bel Air Bay Club
Terrace Restaurant, Bel Air Bay Club, 16801 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. +1 310 230 4700. Unsurpassed view of Santa Monica Bay and Catalina Island.
Marix Tex-Mex Playa, 118 Entrada Drive, Pacific Palisades, LA. +1 310 459 8596. Beachfront. Sun to Thurs 11.30am - 10pm. Fri & Sat from 11.30am - 11pm.
The Dining Room, Shangri La Hotel, 1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 394 2791. Savor the true taste of L.A. at their Santa Monica restaurants. Breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.
Ocean Avenue Seafood, 1401 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 394 5669. Ask for a window table. email
Ivy at the Shore, 1535 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 393 3113. email
The Lobster, 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 458 9294. At the foot of the Santa Monica pier. Wraparound terrace provides wonderful sunset views.
Chez Jay, 1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 395 1741. close to pier.
Ocean & Vine, Loew's Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 866 563 9792. Boasting a beautiful beachfront location and views. Ocean & Vine.
Catch, Casa del Mar Hotel, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405 +1 310 581 5533. +1 310 581 7714. Located high atop Casa Del Mar Hotel.
Oceanfront, Casa Del Mar Hotel, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405. +1 310 581 5533. Offers a fabulous view of the beach. email
Johnathon Beach Club, 850 Palisades Beach Road, Santa Monica, CA 90403-1008. +1 310 393 9245.
One Pico, Shutters on the Beach Hotel, 1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405. +1 310 587 1717. One Pico is a sea-facing eatery.
The Typhoon, 2nd floor, 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica Airport, CA 90405.
Marisol, 401 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, LA. +1 310 917 5050. Perched on the end of the pier. Small rooftop deck with a sweeping panoramic view. Mon to Thurs 10am - 9pm. Fri to Sun 9am - 10pm.
Surf View Cafe, 330 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401. +1 310 394 4231.
Rooftop Floor Restaurants at Santa Monica Place, CA 90401. +1 310 260 8333.
The Dining Deck, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
The Cheesecake Factory, 4142 Via Marina, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. +1 319 306 3344.
jer-ne Restaurant + Bar, Ritz-Carlton, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, LA, CA 90292. Reservations: +1 310 574 4333. Daily from 6.30a.m. to 10pm. Splendid waterside marina views.
Wave Poolside Bar + Grill, Ritz-Carlton, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Full service menu and full bar. Direct access to Marina promenade.Tony P's Dockside Grill, 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. +1 310 823 4534. This is a combination of a sports bar and a restaurant that offers beautiful indoor and outdoor table areas to its patrons. Mon to Thurs 11.30am to 10pm. Fri 11.30am to 11pm. Sat 9am to 11pm. Sun 9am to 10pm. email
Cafe Del Rey, 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. +1 310 823 6395. Dockside and providing panoramic views of the marina.
Sapori Italian Restaurant, 13723 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. +1 310 821 1740. Enjoying a beautiful location by the marina. Fisherman's Village. email
Shanghai Red's Restaurant, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90291. +1 310 823 4522. Located at the far west end of Marina del Rey's South Bay boardwalk. Superb marina views.
Mercedes Grill, 14 Washington Boulevard, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. +1 310 577 0035. The Right next to the beach. email
The Proud Bird, 11022 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045. +1 310 670 3093. LAX.
Christine, 24530 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505. +1 310 373 1952. Christine is great not just for a romantic evening but also a night out with kids. email
Baleen Los Angeles, The Portofino Hotel, 260 Portofino Way, (Harbor Dr.) Redondo Beach, CA 90277. +1 310 372 1202. Live jazz in an elegant setting. Docking facilities. email
Kincaid's, 500 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. +1 310 318 6080. Outdoor patio and windows surrounding the dining area.
Admiral Risty, 31250 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. +1 310 377 0050. Located on a prime spot just over the Pacific Coast Highway, this restaurant has a fabulous view of the Pacific Ocean. email
Castaway Restaurant & Special Events Center Burbank, 1250 Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501. +1 818 848 6691. Located high in the Burbank hills overlooking De Bell Golf Course, with a breathtaking city view that is spectacular by day or night. email
Yamashiro Restaurant, 1999 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068. +1 323 466 5125. Duplicate of an original chinese palace. Great view of LA from the Holywood Hills. email Excellent views.
Tower Bar, Sunset Tower Hotel, 8358 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 323 654 7100. Located in the historic, art deco hotel reminiscent of 1930s Hollywood glamor. email
Skybar, Mondrian Hotel, 8440 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069. +1 323 848 6025. Boasting some of the finest views of Los Angeles is Skybar, an open air, ivy-covered pavilion perched above the pool and Outdoor Living Room. Guest list only. 8pm - 2am. Daily.
Asia de Cuba, Mondrian Hotel, 8440 W. Sunset Blvd. (bet. La Cienega Blvd. & Olive Dr.) West Hollywood, CA 90069. Offers a wonderful view.
Wa Shushi & Bistro, 1106 N La Cienega Blvd, 90069 +1 310 854 7285 Hillside view of the city. Sun 6pm - 10pm. Tues to Sat 6pm - 11pm. Mon closed. map
West Restaurant and Lounge, 17th Floor, Hotel Angeleno, 170 North Church Lane, Brentwood, CA 90049. +1 310 476 6411. +1 310 481 7878. Italian steakhouse perched on the penthouse level of the Hotel Angeleno. email
Restaurant at The Getty Center, The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049. +1 310 440 6810. Good views. email
The Belvedere, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. +1 310 551 2888. email
Gonpachi Beverly Hills, 134 North La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. +1 310 659 8887. email
Cafe Talesai, 9198 Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. +1 310 271 9345.
The Odyssey Restaurant, 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills, CA 91344. +1 818 366 6444. The Odyssey Restaurant is a vision of the San Fernando Valley, featuring fine dining with a breathtaking view from any area in the dining room.
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, 16320 Raymer St, Van Nuys, CA 91406. +1 818 994 7437. Mon to Thurs 11am - 4pm. 4pm - 9pm. Fri and Sat 11am - 3pm. 4pm - 10pm. Sun 9am - 3pm. 4pm - 9pm. facebook
Villa Creek, 1144 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. +1 805 238 3000. Blessed with rocky coves and clean beaches. email
Eladio's Restaurant and Bar, Harbor View Inn, 28 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. +1 805 963 4466.
Moby Dick Restaurant, 220 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. +1 805 965 0549.
Crocodile Cafe, 16 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. Suite 609. +1 626 577 2400. email
Red Patio
Red Patio, Pacific Palms Resort, 1 Industry Hills Parkway, Industry Hills, CA 91744. +1 626 854 2335.
Luminarias Restaurant, 3500 Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754. +1 323 268 4177. Luminarias is located on a hilltop in Monterey Park offering a spectacular view of the San Gabriel Valley. email
Monterey Hill Steak and seafood Restaurant, 3700 Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754. +1 323 264 8426. email
Castaway Restaurant
Castaway Restaurant, 670 Kendall Dr., San Bernardino. +1 909 881 1502. In San Bernardino with spectacular views of the mountains and valleys. Tues to Thurs 5pm – 9pm. Fri & Sat 5pm -10pm. Sun 5pm – 9pm. Sunday Brunch: 9am – 3pm. email
Berth 55 Fish Market & Seafood Deli, 555 Pico Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 435 8366.
The Crab Pot, 215 North Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803. +1 562 430 0272. Spectacular waterfront view. email
Sir Winston's Restaurant and Lounge, The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 499 1657. Stunning panoramic ocean and city views. email
Observation Bar, The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 435 3511. Enjoy the sunset and panoramic views. Sun to Thurs 11.30am - 12 Midnight. Fri & Sat 11.30am - 2am.
Belmont Brewing Co, 25 39th Place, Long Beach, CA 90803. +1 562 433 3891. This eatery features indoor and outdoor beachfront dining in the Belmont Shores area of Long Beach. email
Tequila Jack's, 407 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 628 0454. Located on the water in Shoreline Village. email
Parkers' Lighthouse, 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 432 6500. You find yourself before an actual lighthouse when you reach this restaurant. Great views of the harbor and the Queen Mary. email
Fuego, Hotel Maya, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 435 7676. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Awe-inspiring backdrop of waterfront views and downtown Long Beach skyline. Doubletree.
The Reef Restaurant, 880 S. Harbor Scenic Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802. +1 562 435 8013. The Reef Restaurant sits on the water of Long Beach Harbor and Queensway Bay with beautiful views of the Long Beach Skyline.
Ruby's Diner, 900 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach Municipal Pier, Seal Beach, CA 90740. +1 562 431 7829. Sun to Thurs 7am - 9pm. Fri & Sat 7am - 10pm.
McKenna's on the Bay, 190 Marina Drive (PCH), Long Beach, CA. +1 562 342 9411. Docking facilities. ph
Rooftop 360, AVIA Hotel, 285 Bay Street, Long Beach, California 90802. +1 562 436 1047. Rooftop menu Fri 4pm – 7pm, Sat 12 Noon – 7pm, Sun 12 Noon – 7pm. $10 cover charge (non-hotel guests only). Seasonal. email
Ristorante Villa Portofino, Hotel Villa Portofino, 101 Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704. +1 310 510 2009. West of LA.
The Landing, 101 Marilla Avenue, Avalon, CA 90704. +1 310 510 1474. Overlooking beautiful Avalon Bay on Catalina Island. Crescent Avenue. email
Cafe Santorini, 64 West Union Street, Old Pasadena, CA 91103 +1 626 564 4200
Orange Hill Restaurant, 6410 E. Chapman Orange, CA 92869. +1 714 997 2910. Like a hilltop hideaway, the Orange Hill Restaurant sits on top of the hills of Orange with beautiful views from Orange County to Catalina Island. The large but cozy restaurant welcomes you with cascading waterfalls and koi ponds. Picturesque views. Dinner daily from 5pm.
The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove, 15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA 92657. +1 949 376 6900. Email
Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA. +1 949 675 3474. Patio ocean views. Mon to Thu 11am - 10pm. Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. Sun 10am - 10pm. Docking Facilities. email
Patio, Cannery Seafood of the Pacific, 3010 Lafayette Ave. (bet. 30th & 31st Sts.) Newport Beach, CA +1 949 566 0060. Docking Facilities. ph
Villa Nova, 3131 W. PCH (Newport Blvd.) Newport Beach, CA. +1 949-642-7880. Docking Facilities.
Claes Ovation Seafood, Hotel Laguna, 425 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. +1 949 376 9283. Panoramic ocean view. Dinner: Tues to Sat 5pm. Closed Sun and Mon. Great views. email
Studio, Montage Resort and Spa, 30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. +1 949 715 6420. Sensational ocean views.
Las Brisas, 361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. +1 949 497 5434. Spectacular ocean views.
Bliss Rooftop, Nirvana Grille, 303 Broadway Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. +1 949 497 0027. Seasonal. email
Cannons Seafood Grill, 34344 Street of the Green Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629. +1 949 496 6146. Perched on the cliff above Dana Point Harbor with oceanfront views.
The Tin Fish, Fishing Pier, Imperial Beach, San Diego.
Bertrand at Mister A's, San Diego, CA. Excellent views.
The Glass Door, 4th floor, 1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101. +1 619 564 3755.
Top of the Park Penthouse Restaurant, Top Floor, 525 Spruce Street, San Diego, CA 92103. +1 619 291 0999.
The Siren Pool & Uber Lounge, 4th floor, House of Blues, 1047 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. +1 619 299 BLUE (2583). Gaslamp District. Stylish rooftop bar & lounge with poolside cabanas.
Bertrand at Mister A's, 12th floor, 2550 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. +1619 239 1377. Excellent.
Top of the Hyatt, 40th floor, 1 Market Place (at Harbor Drive), San Diego, CA 92101. +1 619 232 1234.
University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 34th floor, 750 B St, San Diego, CA 92101. +1 619 234 5200.
Mistral, Closed.
Bali Hai Restaurant, 2230 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106. +1 619 222 1181. Fabulous views. facebook
Chart House, 2588 South Coast Hwy, Cardiff, CA 92007. 760 436 4044. Great ocean views.
1500 Ocean, Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Ocean Ave, Coronado. SD County. Terrace sunset views.
Kitchen 1540, L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa, Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. +1 858 793 6460. Ocean breezes terrace.
Il Fornaio, 1333 First Street, (next to the Coronado Ferry Plaza), Coronado, CA 92118. +1 619 437 4911. Mon to Thurs 11.30am - 10pm. Fri 11.30am - 10pm. Sat & Sun 10.30am - 10pm. Marvellous views.
Peohe's, 1201 First Street, Coronado, CA 92118. +1 619 437 4474. Right on the water.
The Shores Restaurant, 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037. +1 866 644 2630. Breakfast Daily: 7am to 11.30am. Lunch: Mon to Sat 11.30am to 2.30pm. Dinner Nightly: 5pm to 10 p.m. Great views.
Marine Room, 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA. +1 866 644 2351. Oceanfront. Many awards. ph Most dramatic views.
Georges Californian Modern, 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA. 92037. +1 858 454 4244 Gorgeous ocean views.
The Sky Room, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037. +1 858 454 0771 Top of La Valencia Hotel. Has unobstructed ocean views. $$$
Restaurant at Ventana, 48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920 +1 831 667 4242.
Chart House Restaurant, Monterey, CA.
Cannons Seafood Grill, Dana Point, CA.
High Rooftop Lounge, Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave (17th Ave.), Venice, CA. +1 310 452 1111. Overlooking the Pacific.
Ruby's, 1 Balboa Pier (Palm St.), Balboa, CA. +1 949 675 7829.
The Perch, 448 South Hill St. (W. 4th and W. 5th Sts.) Los Angeles, CA 90031. Transit: Pershing Sq. email
Hilton Los Angeles North, 100 West Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202. +1 818 956 5466.
Rooftop Pool and Perch, Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. +1 877 468 3515. 360-degree views of the vast ocean, nearby Channel Islands, and the Santa Ynez mountains.
Vivo Rooftop Lounge, 34402 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629. +1 949 661 1100. Spectacular rooftop with sunset views
Hotel Bel-Air, Bel Air, 701 Stone Canyon Rd, CA 90077. +1 310 472 5234. Exclusive terrace dining overlooking the swan pond.
Brophy Bros. Clam Bar and Restaurant, 119 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. +1 805 966 4418. De eatery great harbor views Sun to Thurs 11am-10pm. Sat to 11pm
Wa Shushi and Bistro,
Jinpachi, 8711 Santa Monica Boulevard, CA 90069. +1 310 358 9134.
Windows on the Water, 699 Embacadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442. +1 805 772 677 Striking water views. Llive jazz. 5pm daily.
Spyglass Inn Restaurant, Spyglass Inn, 2703 Spyglass Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. +1 805 773 1222.
Bella Vista, Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel, 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. +1 805 565 82378. Breathtaking ocean views.
The Californian, Huntingdon Beach,
Georges California Modern, La Jolla,
The Sky Room, La Jolla,
Splashes, Surf and Sand Resort, 1555 S Coast Hwy, 92651. +1 888 869 7569 Dramatic sea views from every table but try the terrace over the sea. Laguna Beach Orange Co
Andria's Seafood, 1449 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001 805 654 0546. Right on harbor.
The Landing Bar and Grill, El Encanto Market Place, Avalon, Catalina Island, 90704. +1 310 510 1474 Overlooks the ocean.
Marisol, The Cliffs Resort, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Shell Beach 93449. +1 805 773 5000. Overlooks Shell and Pismo Beaches. Breathtaking views.
Chart House Malibu, CA
Steamers of Pismo,
The Californian, Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Huntington Beach, Orange Co. +1 714 845 4776 Spectacular sunsets.
The Ranch House? 500 S Lomita
Nova, 726 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, 805 543 3986 creek side deck
Greekside Brewing Co, 805 542 9804 patio creekside tables
On the Waterfront, 205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice 310 392 0322.