The Sandtrap

To find the Sandtrap, head towards the hills, and if you see a golf course, you're definitely close by. It's a locals or visitors-in-the-know spot—an Avalon fixture for several decades with cheap drinks and food (make sure you stop by for the happy hour specials on beer and tacos). There's plenty of seating and a welcome atmosphere on the patio, plus a view of the golf course (if you're into that). It's off-the-beaten tourist path, so if you're not crazy about waiting for a table at a restaurant on Crescent Avenue and you wouldn't mind (or would prefer) talking to some friendly locals, the Sandtrap is where you should go.