There’s no place better for taking in a magnificent oceanside view of the Pacific with the surf-sand-and-samoleans scene of Malibu while sanguinely sipping your cocktail of choice. Though PCH can be tricky to downright treacherous (regulars call crossing the highway ‘human Frogger’) it’s well worth it for a visit to Moonshadows’ Blue Lounge, where the crashing waves complement the spinning of a rotating crew of DJs delivering house, soul, jazz, world beats, and other mellow mood music. To maximise the romantic, blissed-out vibe, curl up with an intimate on one of the deckside beds, don’t let the sometimes slow service raise your heart rate, and keep the Mel Gibson jokes to a minimum.