The 5 Best Seaside Restaurants on the Santa Monica Bay

Santa Monica is a tourist hotspot in Southern California and even the locals find it an attractive place to live and do business. The Santa Monica Pier is a great place to have a good time. However, at night the homeless trouble becomes more apparent as they camp out by the pier. Nevertheless, when visiting Santa Monica, there is nothing more beautiful than enjoying a crimson sunset while dining in a great restaurant. This article will list the five best restaurants with the best beach views in Santa Monica, California.

Marix Tex Mex Playa
118 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, California
(310) 459-8596
Marix Tex Mex Playa is a restaurant whose cuisine is just as the name suggest. The restaurant offers several delicious entrees from the Southwest. This restaurant is located just steps away from the beach and is a welcome respite from a day in the sun to just sit back, enjoy the sunset, and reflect on the days events. The prices are very reasonable and the menu is extensive and offers even seafood items. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is very comfortable.

The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, California
(310) 458-9294
The Lobster is an absolutely beautiful restaurant in a beautiful location right on the beach. The Lobster offers open air dining as well as a terrace where you can really appreciate the beauty of a Southern California sunset. The menu consists of a vast array of seafood delicacies that are sure to please your palette. The menu as well as the price at The Lobster will vary according to season. However, overall, the prices are very reasonable for a seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is more in line with a cross between casual formal dress. It might be a good idea to make reservations if you plan on visiting this particular eatery.