2025 Bucket List
Last Updated on Mar 26, 2025
Los Angeles offers a variety of stunning restaurants with breathtaking ocean views. In Malibu, Geoffrey's provides a luxurious seafood experience surrounded by tropical gardens, while Nobu Malibu offers sleek design and panoramic ocean vistas. Mastro's Ocean Club combines sophisticated dining with live entertainment and sweeping views. In Redondo Beach, Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge features plush seating and fire pits with views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Santa Monica’s The Lobster offers views of the iconic pier, while Gladstones in Pacific Palisades boasts a 180-degree view of the Malibu coastline. In Marina del Rey, Whiskey Red’s offers the largest waterfront patio, and Malibu Farm at the pier combines farm-to-table cuisine with incredible beachside views. These restaurants provide the perfect blend of delicious food and stunning ocean backdrops.
California-Style International Cuisine
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-7885
GeoffreysMalibu.com
Surrounded by waterfalls and tropical plants, this legendary seafood-focused restaurant is frequented by Hollywood’s elite and one of LA's top marriage proposal restaurants.
American
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275
(310) 265-2766
Terranea.com
Mar’sel at Terranea Resort, a romantic restaurant with breathtaking and unobstructed ocean views, offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch.
Japanese
22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 317-9140
NobuRestaurants.com
From its contemporary design to its panoramic ocean views, this ultra sleek restaurant owned by Chef Nobu, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper caters to the rich and famous.
Seafood and Steakhouse
18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 454-4357
MastrosRestaurants.com
Known for its celebrity clientele, this sophisticated steakhouse and Ocean Club Seafood restaurant with acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment and exquisite wines will deliver an unforgettable experience.
Seafood
655 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 921-8950
ShadeHotel.com
Enjoy jaw-dropping views from Palos Verdes to Malibu on plush outdoor seating, all complete with fire pits and heaters.
Seafood
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-9294
TheLobster.com
Sitting high on a bluff where Route 66 meets the Pacific Ocean overlooking the Santa Monica Pier, Celebrity Chef Armstrong from Bravo TV’s hit show Top Chef Masters brings both depth and breadth of experience to The Lobster.
Seafood
17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3474
Gladstones.com
Located at the historic intersection of PCH and Sunset Blvd, Gladstones is one of Southern California’s most iconic beachfront dining destinations with sweeping views of the Pacific and a breathtaking 180-degree view of the Malibu coastline.
Seafood
13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey 90295
(310) 823-4522
WhiskeyReds.com
The largest waterfront patio on the marina unobstructed views of Marina del Rey’s open waters in Fisherman’s Village.
Farm-to-Table
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265
(310) 456-1112
Malibu-Farm.com
Located at the entrance to the iconic Malibu Pier, Malibu Farm Restaurant offers farm-to-table cuisine and specialty cocktails with breathtaking views of one of the world's most famous beaches and surfing destinations.
Californian Cuisine
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach 90266
310-545-7470
TheStrandHouseMB.com
With produce hand-selected from local farms, Chef Greg Hozinsky presents a colorful menu of traditional dishes that favor seasonally inspired and locally grown ingredients.