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fadista Nov 28, 2010 08:41 PM

cafes with ocean view?

Yesterday, a short drive delivered me to the Chit Chat Cafe in Pacifica, a wonderful little place with a view of the sea and a small town vibe a world away from Silicon Valley. I think I may become a regular there.

And then I wondered what other ocean viewing cafes I might enjoy. Any recommendations for coastal cafes, from SF down to ... Santa Cruz? (Maybe such jewels are everywhere and only I am sadly unaware. Please enlighten me.)

Thanks.

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    Pandora Nov 30, 2010 09:35 PM

    I like Louis' in SF. It's a diner though, not quite a cafe. Also Java Beach on irving in the sunset, and you can sit outside.

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    Java Beach
    1396 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94122

    1. BernalKC Nov 30, 2010 07:33 AM

      The primary virtue of Beach Chalet is the view. But I would not call it a cafe. Still, for coastal views, its a winner.

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        oldunc Nov 30, 2010 05:45 AM

        There is a Betty's Ocean View Diner in Berkeley, or was; I haven't been in that part of town for a while.

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          Rapini Nov 30, 2010 06:08 AM

          It's still there and thriving, but it doesn't have an ocean view--or a bay view for that matter. I think that Ocean View is/was the name of the neighborhood where Bette's is located.

        2. vincentlo Nov 30, 2010 12:59 AM

          How about Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay? Haven't been back there myself for ages.

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          Sam's Chowder House
          4210 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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            DavidT Nov 29, 2010 09:25 AM

            Heading north of SF, try the Sandpiper, overlooking the harbor in Bodega Bay.

            http://www.sandpiperrestaurant.com/

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              chuckl Nov 29, 2010 09:21 AM

              Taco Bell at Linda Mar beach in Pacifica. Seriously

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                DavidT Nov 29, 2010 09:24 AM

                Certainly the Taco Bell with the best view in all of the USA!

              2. Windy Nov 28, 2010 10:34 PM

                La Costanera, south of Devil's Slide, is on a beautiful beach and has delicious modern Peruvian food and cocktails.

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                La Costanera
                8150 Cabrillo Highway, Montara, CA 94037

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