Lunch Price: Under $15
Palapa
This cocktail and tapas outpost sits adjacent to its sister restaurant, Ola, and features equally amazing views, shareable plates and handcrafted cocktails. With an intimate setting and doors that push open to adjoin the outdoors, Palapa is a great place for a quick bite, celebratory spirit and conversation.
Hacienda Tequila, peach puree and sweet n’ sour
Active Culture
Active Culture is a lively, counter-service café founded on the belief that healthy food can taste amazing. The concept is that simple, fresh, wholesome ingredients are crafted into great-tasting dishes that nourish your body. Scratch-made dressings, sauces, lentil burgers, raw organic almond milk are made in-house daily. From bowls to burritos to burgers…it’s all good, and good for you.
Saltwater Deck
When it comes to oceanfront dining, it’s hard to get much closer than a table at the new Saltwater Deck. Located at the foot of Junipero (just below Ocean Blvd.), a collection of tables are scattered on the beach and just a sandal-toss from the water. Open for breakfast and lunch, Saltwater Grill packs a bunch with an array of omelets, breakfast burritos, sandwiches (really good sandwiches), salads, wraps and beach bites plusa whole lot more. Such a fun place to meet friends, hang out and watch the sunset (they’re open until 6pm, so great for an early dinner destination).