Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

The main draw at this Malibu dining destination is the oceanside seating. Tucked underneath picturesque Pacific bluffs, the beach cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with front row seats to crashing waves and toes in the sand. Opt for the red leather, diner-style banquettes inside or an alfresco seat on the sand. Families and weekend diners fill up on short-order favorites before staking out lounge chairs ($50 for two) and private cabanas ($350-$450) for a day of sun and surf. Couples can enjoy sunset drinks and weekly live blues and jazz nights. Dinner highlights include Kobe beef ribs and choose-your-own lobster and crab from the live tanks.