California Surf Club
King Harbor, Redondo Beach
Restaurant in Redondo Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
California Surf Club is worth booking when the priority is an easy coastal Redondo Beach meal with a polished setting rather than a chef-led destination dinner. It is better for dates, casual celebrations, flexible group plans than for diners chasing a specific cuisine, award pedigree, or signature dish.
About California Surf Club
California Surf Club is a Redondo Beach venue with evening hours throughout the week and daytime hours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Its hours and smart-casual dress code are clear planning details, so use it as a practical option when those basics fit your plan rather than relying on claims about cuisine, menu format, awards, price, or service style.
When deciding whether it fits your plans, keep the comparison simple: choose California Surf Club when its schedule works for your group. If you are comparing other options, Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Bluewater Grill, R/10 Social House, Riviera Mexican Cantina, sea level @ shade are natural names to check alongside it.
Book around basics, not culinary claims
The smart way to evaluate California Surf Club is to start with what is actually known. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday from 12–10 PM, Saturday from 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday from 10 AM–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, the venue does not establish a named chef, award history, specific cuisine, signature dish, price point, seating count, or menu format.
That makes this a venue to assess by fit: timing, group needs, whether a smart-casual Redondo Beach outing is what you want. For diners comparing options, Bluewater Grill, Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, R/10 Social House, Riviera Mexican Cantina, sea level @ shade are useful points of comparison without assuming California Surf Club has a specific specialty.
Easy enough for plans that need flexibility
California Surf Club's schedule gives planners several options: evening hours are listed every day, with additional daytime hours on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. That can help when a meal is part of a larger Redondo Beach plan, though information is not available about takeout, delivery, dietary accommodations, private dining, or a specific reservation difficulty. For broader planning, our full Redondo Beach restaurants guide is the better place to compare it against other dining, while other Redondo Beach guides can help if a meal is only one part of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 245 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- casurfclub.com
- Phone
- +13103180001
The take
The Take
The Vibe
California Surf Club reads like a straightforward, seaside neighborhood spot: relaxed and casual rather than theatrical. It leans into its harbor setting, greeting diners with the sensory cues of the coast and a clientele that runs from post-surf groups to afternoon visitors. The kitchen favors a coastal California logic — seafood and seasonal produce — rather than tasting-menu bravado, and the overall tone is approachable and unfussy. Expect a lively, sun-adjacent atmosphere that prioritizes proximity to the Pacific and the social rhythms of a beach-facing dining strip over formality.
Best For
This is a natural pick for daytime and early evening outings where the waterfront setting matters as much as the food. Brunches and casual lunches suit the place well — the copy explicitly calls out brunch and post-surf crowds — while date nights and small celebrations work when you want a scenic, informal backdrop rather than a white-tablecloth experience. The menu’s coastal focus makes it especially appropriate for diners who want lighter, produce-driven plates or straightforward seafood after a day on the water.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s coastal emphasis guide choices: the kitchen privileges seafood and lighter formats over heavy steakhouse architecture, so look for dishes that showcase local catch and seasonal produce. The venue’s signature items — Macadamia Crusted Halibut and Collie’s Mud Pie — appear as reliable picks and are worth ordering if they’re on the menu. Sequence your meal simply: start with a lighter seafood or vegetable plate and move to the halibut or a shareable main if you want something more substantial; save the Mud Pie for the table as an ending note.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed coastal atmosphere with stunning sunset views from the waterfront deck, moderate noise, and vibrant oceanfront energy.
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Vibe
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Experience
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Macadamia Crusted Halibut
- Collie's Mud Pie
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Riviera Mexican Cantina, Notable alternative
- R/10 Social House, Notable alternative
- sea level @ shade, Notable alternative
- Bluewater Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose California Surf Club when ambiance and ease matter more than a narrowly defined food mission. Against Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, it reads as the more polished sit-down choice; Captain Kidd's is the more direct pick when the group wants a seafood-market feel and less ceremony.
R/10 Social House is the stronger alternative for a casual social night, especially if drinks and group energy are the point. sea level @ shade is the better cross-shop for a hotel-adjacent meal with a more composed setting, while California Surf Club is the easier pick when the plan should feel relaxed rather than dressed-up.
For cuisine-specific plans, Riviera Mexican Cantina gives the group a clearer direction. Bluewater Grill is the safer seafood comparison if predictable coastal dining is the brief. California Surf Club sits in the middle: useful for flexible celebrations, less compelling as a single-dish destination.
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Compare California Surf Club
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| California Surf Club | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Riviera Mexican Cantina | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| R/10 Social House | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| sea level @ shade | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
| Bluewater Grill | Redondo Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at California Surf Club?
What should I wear to California Surf Club?
The dress code is smart casual. For a Redondo Beach visit, aim for something neat and comfortable rather than overly formal.
What should a first-timer know about California Surf Club?
Start with the basics: California Surf Club is in Redondo Beach, the dress code is smart casual, the listed hours are Monday through Thursday 5–9 PM, Friday 12–10 PM, Saturday 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday 10 AM–9 PM. Information is not available about a specific cuisine, chef, signature dish, price point, or tasting-menu format.
Is lunch or dinner better at California Surf Club?
Evening hours are listed every day, while daytime hours are listed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Choose based on the time that fits your plan; information is not available about a separate lunch menu or lunch pricing.
Is California Surf Club good for a special occasion?
It may work if the hours, smart-casual dress code, Redondo Beach setting fit the occasion. Information is not available about a formal special-occasion format, private dining, awards history, or a specific chef-led menu.
What are alternatives to California Surf Club?
Names to compare include Bluewater Grill, Captain Kidd's Fish Market & Restaurant, Riviera Mexican Cantina, R/10 Social House, sea level @ shade. Check each venue's current details directly if cuisine, menu format, reservations, or service style are important to your choice.
What should I order at California Surf Club?
Information is not available about specific dishes or a signature order. Check directly before you go, especially if dietary needs, pricing, or a particular dish will determine whether the venue is a fit.
