Address: 445 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA

What better way to enjoy a Southern California meal than to do so directly on Santa Monica’s iconic sand at its only beachfront burger & breakfast restaurant (and dinner too!)

Located just 4 minutes down the road from the Santa Monica Pier, Back on the Beach Café offers guests an ideal eating experience – inside, or outside on the sand just steps away from the bustling bike path and ocean.

Family’s with young children will appreciate the adjacent playground and splash pad, as well as of course the wide stretch of sand in all directions to run and recreate.

Parking is $3.00 per hour. PRO TIP – if the first parking lot seems too crowded, then make an immediate right when you first enter and drive toward the ‘Additional Parking’ lot where there will usually be plenty of available spots.

For cafe hours, menu, and additional info, please visit www.backonthebeachcafe.com.

While in the area, consider checking out the Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica Stairs, Rustic Canyon Recreational Park, Will Rogers State Historic Park, and these other notable Santa Monica sites.

These photos were taken July 2021. Click to enlarge.