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George's Ocean Terrace, San Diego

The View: Diners gaze out at Scripps Park and the northern San Diego coastline to the crashing Pacific beyond. Whatever the season, you can hear the squeals of swimmers at La Jolla Beach Cove below.

The Food: Trey Foshee crafts seasonal dishes in line with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s list of sustainable seafood. Favorites include ancho chile shrimp tacos with mango salsa and jalapeño-lime crème fraîche ($13).

Tip: There’s not much to see once darkness falls, so come for brunch or an early dinner. Keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and, from January through March, the added treat of migrating whales.