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floors to air-con and flat-screen TVs, the decor is contemporary, comfy and clean. Settle
into the outdoor heated Jacuzzi with a glass of wine as the sun drops over the ocean.
Eating
Taco Loco
MEXICAN
11am-midnight Sun-Thu, to
2am Fri & Sat; )
Throw back Coronas with the surfers while watching the passersby at this Mexican side-
walk cafe. Taco, quesadilla and nacho options seem endless: blackened calamari or tofu,
swordfish, veggie (potato, mushroom, tofu) and shrimp to name a few. For dessert: hemp
brownies. Order at the counter, dude.
Zinc Cafe & Market
CAFE
market
7am-6pm, cafe to 4pm; )
Ground zero for see-and-be-seen vegetarians, this gourmet market has a hedge-enclosed
patio where you can munch on tasty vegetarian and vegan meals such as garden-fresh
salads and pizzas. Strong espresso too.
Orange Inn
DINER
6:30am-5pm, to 7pm Sat & Sun)
Surfers fuel up at this little shop from 1931, found in the
Guinness Book of Records
for in-
venting the smoothie. Also look for date shakes, big breakfasts, homemade muffins and
deli sandwiches on whole-wheat or sourdough bread.
House of Big Fish & Cold Beer
SEAFOOD
949-715-4500;
www.houseofbigfish.com
;
540 S Coast Hwy; mains $7-15;
11:30am-10:30pm)
The name says it all (what else do you need?): Hawaii-style
poke
(marinated raw fish),
Baja-style fish tacos, coconut shrimp and the fresh catch o' the day. Fish are sustainably
