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Best Views
SOMETIMES, ALL YOU NEED IS A CHANGE OF SCENERY
Written By: Kaylin Waizinger and Taylor Gorski
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Best Huntington Beach Views
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Best Horizon Views
of the Best OC Picnic Spots According to Lauren Rivard, Owner of The Picnic Collective Lantern Bay Park Dana Point
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Orange County
Tanner’s • At Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach sits Tanner’s—a sustainable surf-inspired restaurant with perfect ocean views and palm tree silhouettes. Start with the ceviche, dig into the surf-and-turf burger and try a side of scrumptious mac and cheese. Head upstairs to the Treehouse Lounge for craft cocktails and more jawdropping views! Huntington Beach www.tannershb.com
Best Laguna Beach Views Las Brisas • Serving coastal California cuisine infused with flavors from Mexico for
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Treasure Island Park
Laguna Beach
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Tanner’s
breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, it’s always a good idea to head to Las Brisas. With views of the Laguna Beach coastline, this spot is all sorts of dreamy. Laguna Beach www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com
Laguna Beach
Tewinkle Park Costa Mesa
Huntington Central Park
Huntington Beach
Best Beachy Rooftop Views Skyloft • Dine above the rest at this rooftop restaurant that features California Smokehouse BBQ and American cuisine. Try the Blue Sky Burger, BBQ Brisket Sandwich or the all-in BBQ Platter. Situated on Coast Highway, soak in stunning views of Laguna and the ocean. Laguna Beach www.skyloftoc.com
Los Angeles
Best Marina Views
Ballast Point • Located in Long Beach, Ballast Point serves a variety of beers and show-stopping views of both the bay and ocean. With beautiful weather year-round in SoCal, spend a sunny afternoon here in total relaxation mode. Long Beach www.ballastpoint.com
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Elephante • Elephante, Santa Monica’s beloved oceanside rooftop, serves elevated Italian cuisine in an idyllic atmosphere. This lively, breezy restaurant setting boasts gorgeous
decor. Dig into luxurious dishes and refreshing cocktails as you look out to the ocean and endless palms. Santa Monica www.elephantela.com
Best Malibu Views Geoffrey’s Malibu • A classic, iconic Malibu staple, Geoffrey’s Malibu has had its fair share of star visitors (Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy, to name a few). The natural beauty—lush greenery and blue ocean views—paired with the restaurant’s distinguished details, make it a destination for a night to remember. Malibu www.geoffreysmalibu.com
180blu • This upscale lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel features
Nobu • This dreamy, picture-perfect restaurant perched above the
Dana Point • www.ritzcarlton.com/lagunaniguel
Malibu • www.noburestaurants.com
Pan-Latin menu favorites from RAYA. Located above Salt Creek Beach, you can sit back, relax and take in the gorgeous views of the big blue. Come catch the sunset or enjoy bites and sips in the afternoon.
ocean is Malibu’s gem. Celebrities are often spotted here, and it’s an ideal location for celebrations of all sorts. Indulge in fresh seafood, decadent sushi and creative cocktails.
Photos - Tanner’s: Pasea Hotel & Spa | The Picnic Collective: Hunter Cole & @thepicnic.collective | Elephante: Connie and Stewart Uy | Nobu: Nobu Restaurants | 180blu: Mariusz Jeglinski
Best Huntington Beach Views
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