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Posted in Southern California Nature April 05, 2016 by Angela

10 Incredible Waterfront Restaurants Everyone In Southern California Must Visit

Southern California is a wonderful destination where you can enjoy incredible award-winning restaurants that offer stunning waterfront views. With outdoor weather almost year-round, dining on a patio along the water is one of the many treats we enjoy in SoCal. Here are 10 waterfront restaurants that have caught our attention and are worth checking out.

1. Geoffrey's Malibu offers a little slice of oceanfront dining heaven. The seafood is pretty epic, too!

2. The Deck on Laguna Beach is a great way to enjoy the ocean breeze while you sip and nosh on tasty drinks and eats.

3. Stratford at the Harbor in Oceanside is a perfect spot to experience waterfront dining without breaking the bank.

4. Poseidon Del Mar is oceanfront dining at its finest. You will enjoy the sound of crashing waves in the background while you dine at this award-winning restaurant that offers delicious steak and seafood.

5. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a casual yet magical little spot on Stearn's Wharf. Specialities include spiny lobster and dungeness crab.

6. Tidal in San Diego at Paradise Point is a hidden gem right on the water. Stunning views and an elegant outdoor patio add to the already stunning ambiance of this restaurant.

7. The Marine Room in La Jolla is THE spot to splurge for a special occasion. An elegant space, award-winning cuisine, and a spot right on the water that simply can't be beat makes this waterfront restaurant unforgettable.

8. Ports O' Call Waterfront Dining in San Pedro is a great harborside destination for fresh seafood and a relaxing atmosphere right on the water.

9. The Cannery Restaurant in Newport Beach came in at #10 on the OC Register's list of 75 best restaurants in Orange County. With a stunning location on the water and an unforgettable menu, it's no wonder this spot receives high praise.

10. The Boathouse on the Bay in Long Beach offers magnificent dining, tasty cocktails and an epic view of Alamitos Bay.

These waterfront destinations make me crave a night out on the town. Where will you be dining this week in Southern California? You really can’t go wrong at any of these spots along the water right here in SoCal.

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Angela

Angela is the staff writer for Only in Your State - Southern California.