An official historic landmark in Santa Monica, The Galley is known for its surf n' turf, generous pours and old Hollywood history—Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Errol Flynn were regulars back in the day. The quirky owner, Captain Ron—who bought the joint in the '70s because of his obsession with its top secret salad dressing recipe—is on site every night and encourages a "no cell phone" policy to maximize mingling among the patrons in the South Seas bar, which is aglow year round with multi-colored Christmas lights. You wouldn't know it from the outside, but The Galley also has some hidden treasures on board: a pretty patio, perfect for outdoor wining and dining on warm nights and a happy hour seven days a week. —Lyndsey Saul