The Net turned 50 this year, like many of its most-loyal customers. This seafood joint is so popular that it’s almost a cliché. But it’s also so far north, just beyond the Ventura County line, that a surprising number of Angelenos have never checked it out. (Bob Chamberlin/ Los Angeles Times)
Go for for a sunset dinner after a long day at the beach. Sandy and wrapped in towels? They won’t care. And don’t be put off by the number of motorcycles. This is the biker joint that welcomes kids. (Marsha T. Gorman/ Los Angeles Times)
Frankly, SoCal could use more joints like this, where people still eat for pleasure and the food is more important than the décor. Seating consists of picnic tables, and there’s no table service. The seafood comes steamed, fried or raw. The New England-style chowder is a surfer favorite, and the menu offers cheeseburgers and hot dogs as well. (Marsha T. Gorman/ Los Angeles Times)
