Marelle is an ocean-view restaurant on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, steps from the beach and Santa Monica Pier. Marelle offers approachable coastal California cuisine inspired by the season and the bounty of land and sea.The menu features signature dishes including Hamachi Crudo, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Pan-Roasted King Salmon and a 12 oz. New York Steak. The bar menu includes distinctive cocktails such as La Vie En Rose and the signature Star of the Sea seashell cocktail.Designed by Gulla Jónsdóttir, Marelle blends relaxed coastal style with beautiful indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Join us for weekend brunch, dinner, cocktails, date nights and celebrations with a view of the Santa Monica coastline.Valet parking is $10 for the first four hours with validation. For private dining and events, email reservations@marelle.com
Chef Jordan Kahn’s Vespertine is an otherworldly fine dining destination in Los Angeles, where architecture, gastronomy, music, and art converge to create an experience unlike any other. Housed within a striking architectural masterpiece by Culver City's acclaimed architect Eric Owen Moss, Vespertine transports guests beyond the familiar.At its heart, Chef Jordan Kahn’s distinct culinary vision celebrates rare, thoughtfully sourced ingredients through pioneering techniques and imaginative expressions of flavor. Bold, soulful, and beautifully composed, each dish invites wonder and discovery, while deeply gracious hospitality and evocative storytelling create an experience that leaves guests feeling inspired and renewed.Accolades: Two Michelin Stars (2019–2026) Michelin Green Star (2024–2026) Most Beautiful Restaurants — Condé Nast World’s 100 Greatest Places — TIME Atmosphere of the Year — World Restaurant Awards
Moreton Fig is a unique USC Hospitality concept located in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. The stylish, vibrant space features a coffee and tea cafe, indoor seating & outdoor patio anchored by USC's historic Moreton Bay Fig Trees. Moreton Fig is open for coffee and grab and go style breakfast & lunch items Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 2 PM. The patio is available for private and semi-private dining - to book please contact our events team at 213-740-5956 or Private.Events@usc.edu.
Where Venice Beach’s laid-back, artistic soul meets the effortless elegance of the Italian coastline in summer. Venice Beach Club captures sun-soaked days, creative energy, and coastal charm—wrapped in a free-spirited vibe with a touch of Mediterranean flair.The menu celebrates seasonal California ingredients through an Italian lens, with standout dishes like Steak Fritte, alongside fresh pastas, shareable plates, incredible pizzas and vibrant coastal flavors. Our craft cocktails are equally expressive—bright, balanced, and designed to pair perfectly with golden-hour views.Set just steps from iconic Venice landmarks like the Venice Boardwalk, Muscle Beach, and the Venice Canals, Venice Beach Club offers a relaxed yet polished atmosphere that feels both local and transportive. Guests can dine indoors or unwind in our cozy backyard, an intimate open-air space ideal for lingering meals, conversation, and warm coastal nights.
