33333 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, 949.661.1803

BEST KNOWN FOR: Burgers and ice cream

MOST POPULAR ITEM: Breakfast burrito, burger

Whether you are spending your day in the water or heading down for a quick lunch break, Salt Creek on the Beach Burger is a great destination. The concession stand overlooking beautiful Pacific Ocean is just as perfect for a quick snack as it is for a gourmet salad or sandwich. Since opening 24 years ago, owner John Efstathiou has transformed the snack shack into one of the best beach concession stands around. Salt Creek on the Beach Burger offers a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “We have something for everyone,” said Efstathiou. “Kids enjoy our famous burgers and ice cream but we also have chicken sandwiches and salads for something different.” The burgers are a favorite, as well the breakfast burritos—stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted cheese, hash browns, carne asada and fresh avocado—and the chicken sandwich is made with marinated chicken breast, melted jack and cheddar on grilled sourdough. And what better to top it all off than with the customary beach frozen treat—Hawaiian shave ice topped with sweet flavored syrup. “This is the best place to be—right on the beach, working with nice people, in a great environment with a spectacular view,” Efstathiou said. To further enhance the draw of the location, Efstathiou is planning a remodel in September which will include a dining bar and a new patio.

PRICE RANGE: $1-$10

PAYMENT: Cash, credit card

RESERVATIONS: Not necessary

HOURS: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily during summer, open later on holidays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday during the offseason, weather permitting