March 10, 2012

Best wine store: Uncorked

Most plans that come together on road trips to Palm Springs turn out to be ill-begotten, but the idea that

Best liquor store: Ocean View Liquor

Loyal customers come from throughout the beach cities for the wide selection of wines, often-rare craft beers and spirits in

Best Happy Hour: Baja Sharkeez

Happy Hour garnered the highest number of votes cast for any category in the Best of the Beach balloting. Readers

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Best margarita bar: Coyote Cantina

Do not overlook this much-loved joint just because it’s in a strip mall. That means it has parking. The Zagat-rated

Best craft beer bar: Simmzy’s

For years, restaurants came and went at 229 Manhattan Beach Blvd., a curious occurrence given its prime location two blocks

Best Bartender: Justin Biers

Justin is a mellow, affable guy who can handle a slammin’ crowd at one of the busiest pier hotspots. He