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  • Outdoor dining area at Shoreside Restaurant and Bar in Santa Monica
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    Shoreside Restaurant & Bar Santa Monica: 6 Things I Loved (and 2 I Didn’t)

    June 22, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our dinner at Shoreside Santa Monica had great food and friendly staff, but also a wind problem the restaurant hasn't quite solved yet. Here's what worked, what didn't, and how the inKind rewards made up for the higher-than-listed prices.

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  • A nighttime street view of the Red O Cantina neon sign in Santa Monica, featuring a vintage-style glowing arrow with "Red O," "Cantina," and "Tequila" in bright lights. Festive string lights hang above the sidewalk, and the Fogo de Chão sign is visible in the background against a dark sky.
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    Is Red O Santa Monica Worth It? What You Need to Know

    January 17, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Santa Monica has morphed into the "Final Boss" of SoCal dining—beautiful views, brutal prices, and fewer chances to relax.

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