Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
CA coast
Gjusta is one of CA coast.

1. Gjusta

9.2
320 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA
Café · Venice · 266 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The space is beautiful. You'll want everything on the menu, so come hungry and take your time choosing what to order. For breakfast, the fish platter with lox and a boiled egg is a great option.

2. The Blue Owl

9.0
5 W Canon Perdido St (at State St), Santa Barbara, CA
Sandwich Spot · Santa Barbara Downtown · 39 tips and reviews

Carlos B.Carlos Baez: Get the Thai Basil Burger and add an egg . Thank me later.

3. Scout Coffee Co.

9.2
1130 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Coffee Shop · 58 tips and reviews

Juliet C.Juliet Castillo: If you're in SLO or driving north to south or vice versa, this place is an excellent stop for a coffee break. Very cute and cozy too!

4. Moonstone Beach

9.6
Moonstone Beach Dr (at York St), Cambria, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews

Amy G.Amy Grill: Blissful spot to search for moonstones and watch the sunset.

5. Big Sur Bakery

8.3
47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
Bakery · 69 tips and reviews

Whitney F.Whitney Fishman: The pizzas are a must. The veggie sides can make up a meal on their own. Super kind staff... Ask them for wine recommendations. And don't forget to buy granola for the road !

The Cheese Shop is one of CA coast.

6. The Cheese Shop

9.0
Carmel Plaza (Ocean Ave. & Junipero St.), Carmel, CA
Cheese Store · 15 tips and reviews

Mary S.Mary S: Extremely tasty cheese. They'll let you sample them all and decide.

Natural Bridges State Beach is one of CA coast.

7. Natural Bridges State Beach

9.2
2531 W Cliff Dr (at Crespi Ct), Santa Cruz, CA
State or Provincial Park · Westside · 45 tips and reviews

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: A hidden gem along California's coastline. Stop by during sunset for scenic views of the last remaining "natural bridge" out of the original 3.

8. The Penny Ice Creamery

8.9
913 Cedar St (at Locust St.), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Cruz · 75 tips and reviews

Jeff B.Jeff Bowen: Try the mint chocolate chip. It's made with actual mint leaves.

9. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

Roshan S.Roshan Sadanani: Divey bar with an awesome patio out back and games indoors. Cash only. They sell pitchers of all of the numerous beers on tap.

10. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.2
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Brant M.Brant McQuitty: Long lines, but great oysters to be enjoyed outside and facing the bay.

11. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

Diana B.Diana Brody: The morning buns. That's all you need to have the best morning.

12. Lands End

9.6
El Camino Del Mar (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Park · Sea Cliff · 134 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Harper Carter: Views galore. Hiking galore. Fresh ocean air. Best to come on a warmer sunny day.