Top Santa Monica Bay Seaside Restaurants

Santa Monica Bay in Southern California enjoys stunning beach front and ocean scenery. Sand beaches line the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean. Views of the bay can be enjoyed while diners savor meals in the fine seaside restaurants along the ocean front. Dinner and colorful sunsets accompanied by dinner and fine wine make for a romantic evening. Following are some of the top restaurants on the Santa Monica Bay.

Geoffrey's Malibu Oceanside Dining. Classic restaurant where every seat has a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.Geoffrey's is on the site of the former Holiday House Restaurant, which had been a watering hole to the stars from the time its doors opened in 1948. Hollywood stars, such as Frank Sinatra, Lana Turner and Shirley MacClain were among those who hung out at Holiday House. It is even said that the restaurant was where John F. Kennedy began an affair with Marilyn Monroe. When Holiday House closed in 1983, the restaurant was redesigned, becoming the splendid restaurant named Geoffrey's. This ocean front establishment serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Examples of entrees on the dinner menu include Slow Braised Kobe Beef, Two Pound Steamed Maine Lobster, and "Kansas City" Prime New York Steak. The wine list offers a varied selection to complement the international and California cuisine. 27400 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 90265. 1-310-457-1519.

Beau Rivage Mediterranean Cuisine. Beau Rivage offers casual elegance along with a stunning Pacific Ocean view. Some selections from the dinner menu include Norwegian Salmon Steak with Champagne Raspberry Sauce, Ahi Tuna Cajun Style, Roulade of Chicken and Long Island Ducking with green peppercorn sauce. Dinner entrees priced between $22 and $40. 26025 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California 1-310-456-5733.