Eating and drinking with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop is what summer's all about in Southern California, and San Diego's got the lock on waterfront dining options up and down the coast. But how do you separate the tourist traps from local gems?
OpenTable just named two locals — JRDN and George's at the Cove — among the top 100 outdoor restaurants in the country, while Eater's here to share our top eating and drinking spots in coastal towns from Imperial Beach all the way to Oceanside.
Here are the 14 spots that comprise our Ultimate Heatmap For Best Ocean View Eats (leave your favorites in the comments).
· Heatmap: Where To Eat Right Now [~ESD~]
· The Ultimate Brunch Heatmap [~ESD~]
-Tierney Plumb