Steal my Food Itinerary: A SoCal Beach Dive Bar Crawl
Do birthdays matter? Not really. But they are, at the very least, an excuse to do something you might not usually do as a middle-aged father of two. On this most recent occasion, my birthday was a reason to drag an assortment of friendship flotsam across the Los Angeles coastline, working our way down through […]
On his birthday, a middle-aged father of two decided to embark on a unique adventure: a bar crawl along the Southern California coastline. The trip began in Santa Monica at Chez Jay, an 8-minute walk from the beach and a stalwart of the neighborhood since 1959. The bar's red booths and checkerboard tablecloths gave it an Italian vibe, while its focus on steak and seafood made it a popular dinner spot.
Next, the group made their way to Venice Beach, where they stopped at Hinano Cafe, a beloved surfer hangout since 1962. The place was packed, but the group still managed to secure a spot and enjoy pitchers of beer and a delicious sesame seed burger. Moving on, they visited Prince O’ Whales in Playa del Rey, a historic bar with over five decades of operation. The bartender was grumpy, but the atmosphere was lively, with college football being the main topic of conversation.
The final stop on the crawl was The Shack, a classic surf bar with an intimate, lived-in atmosphere. Despite the short time frame, the group managed to enjoy five drinks and a unique burger topped with a butterflied hot link. The experience was memorable for both the drinks and the food, making this birthday bar crawl a success.
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