"This Malibu spot isn’t the kind of place where you go wild and attempt to order sake bombs, but it is exactly the sort of party spot that anyone will appreciate. It’s a great place to come with a group of friends after a day at the beach, and you’ll drink sneaky-strong hibiscus mojitos while chowing down some chicken kale nachos, which are roughly 100 times better than you’d expect them to be. There’s even a front patio filled with lawn games, for when you have a couple mojitos and start to feel too restless to keep sitting at the dinner table." - brant cox, brett keating
"Malibu’s beachside bar Cliffdiver is open again, with a big patio for drinking margaritas and eating Mexican food. More info and daily hours on their Instagram." - brett keating
"Sure, The Cliffdiver closes at 10pm during the week, but maybe an early last call isn’t the worst thing in the world, considering last year you showed up to Thanksgiving with two ice packs duct-taped to your head. This Mexican cantina right on PCH hasn’t been around long, but is already one of our favorite places to drink in Malibu. The margaritas are strong, they have a big front patio filled with lawn games, and if you get hungry, the mushroom quesadilla is tremendous." - brant cox
"There isn’t anything particularly different or mind-blowing about The Cliffdiver, and that’s exactly why it’s such a good fit for Malibu. This casual Mexican restaurant right on PCH has solid enough food (including an excellent quesadilla), an indoor/outdoor dining room ideal for lounging around with friends, and a big front patio with lawn games. It’s the perfect place to head after a day at the beach with friends who all mentioned they wanted something “interesting and authentically Malibu,” but haven’t realized that’s not a thing." - brant cox
"Though you’ll have to wait a bit longer before you can start romping around the beach again, you can at least go pick up some summer energy at The Cliffdiver. The Mexican cantina in Malibu has transitioned into a new concept called Beach Bird, which features a menu with some Cliffdiver staples like the quesadilla, as well as some new entrees and to-go cocktails. Open daily at 4pm, call (424) 235-2595 to order." - brant cox