Malibu Seafood

In its physical landscape (from glittering beaches to shrouded canyons to funky urban quarters), demographics, and culture—yes, culture—Los Angeles is far more varied than it's ever given credit for being, and way more complex. Yes, it can come off as maddeningly superficial. Yet even a single day reveals the city's myriad, wide-ranging charms: surfing Malibu at sunrise, hitting the Farmer's Market in late morning, lunching on the beach, shopping on Melrose, watching the sun set from the Getty Center, and sipping cocktails on a rooftop lounge beneath the stars.

Today's mission in LA is to EAT.

Take a drive up the coast to Malibu. Stop at Malibu Seafood. Quality is their main Focus. They serve never frozen food. The line is always long, because the food is incredible. The fried fish is tempura style, and the grilled fish is so fresh it was swimming only days before,if not yesterday. If you don't spot a celebrity, you may very likely see a pod of dolphins pass up or down the coast. The scene is a lot more classy than Neptune's Net. You can buy beer or Wine there, or bring your own wine. But this place will not have the fifty thousand bikers at a time, so you can have a quiet, nice time with your family or with kids, or on a date. There is a covered patio with bougainvillea's trellising up on the upper deck. Hints. Bring your own tablecloth to set a nice mood (and your own wine glasses is a nice touch). Make it even more special by bringing a picnic basket with table cloth, glasses, and silver ware thought this in no way necessary, just fun!-the tables are clean). Go in the late afternoon and take your time. After dinner hop across the PCH (carefully, please!) and watch the sun set. Meditate as it gets darker and enjoy the company of those you are with. Embrace the beauty of the simple things life has to offer and be happy.