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One of our favorite places for breakfast, it's in walking distance from the house!
72 locals recommend
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdOne of our favorite places for breakfast, it's in walking distance from the house!
Another neighborhood gem, Santa Monica Seafood is also within walking distance. It has the best fresh seafood and the oysters are unrivaled. Don't miss dinner at Santa Monica Seafood, or bring some fresh fish back to the house and grill it up in the back yard!
19 locals recommend
Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)
154 E 17th StAnother neighborhood gem, Santa Monica Seafood is also within walking distance. It has the best fresh seafood and the oysters are unrivaled. Don't miss dinner at Santa Monica Seafood, or bring some fresh fish back to the house and grill it up in the back yard!
Relatively new in the area, Olea's chef is one of the most creative I've encountered. We went for dinner several months ago and cannot wait to go back.
11 locals recommend
Olea. Cellar,Craft,Cook
2001 Westcliff DrRelatively new in the area, Olea's chef is one of the most creative I've encountered. We went for dinner several months ago and cannot wait to go back.
I love a good cappuccino, and none of the coffee shops around can touch Kean's. It is always busy and it's often hard to find a seat, but if you love coffee or espresso drinks, check out Kean.
38 locals recommend
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
2043 Westcliff DrI love a good cappuccino, and none of the coffee shops around can touch Kean's. It is always busy and it's often hard to find a seat, but if you love coffee or espresso drinks, check out Kean.
Breakfast on a weekend at the Beachcomber starts with a Big Bad Bloody Mary - it is a meal in itself. Beignets are great, and the atmosphere is amazing (it's right on the beach!). We always strike up a conversation with new friends at the Beachcomber.
Drinks at sunset are fun as well. It is worth the short drive to Crystal Cove for this beachfront dining experience.
80 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
15 Crystal CoveBreakfast on a weekend at the Beachcomber starts with a Big Bad Bloody Mary - it is a meal in itself. Beignets are great, and the atmosphere is amazing (it's right on the beach!). We always strike up a conversation with new friends at the Beachcomber.
Drinks at sunset are fun as well. It is worth the short drive to Crystal Cove for this beachfront dining experience.
Great coffee drinks and a lively atmosphere make this a fun place for breakfast. The specialty drinks are top notch and the food is very tasty! It's also in walking distance just past the Triangle.
39 locals recommend
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StGreat coffee drinks and a lively atmosphere make this a fun place for breakfast. The specialty drinks are top notch and the food is very tasty! It's also in walking distance just past the Triangle.