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Dining at the Del can be pricey, but views are superb. The restaurants, from casual poolside grills to the upscale wine and chocolate bar, do a nice job of getting diners outdoors overlooking the ocean. They keep the chill off with plexiglass, heaters and even cozy outdoor fireplaces.
Sheerwater
The Del's more casual restaurant focuses on fresh seafood and local ingredients, but the biggest hit with kids may be its extensive breakfast buffet. They can pile plates with sweet rolls and bacon, croissants and chicken-mango sausage, ham-and-egg souffle, pancakes, fresh fruit and made-to-order omelets (including a zesty Baja version).
Ocean 1500
This is the place for sumptuous, creative dining while facing the sunset. One popular option is the $75 tasting menu with a pick of appetizer, salad or soup, entree and dessert. A sample of the choices: ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms, black spaghetti made with squid ink and sprinkled with sea urchin and crab, veal, short ribs, lobster-stuffed chicken, and a trio of fresh fruit sorbets. Here's a great surprise: children's meals are only $5 and include cheese Panini, fish of the day, macaroni and cheese and even a small steak with sides such as mashed potatoes and watermelon.
Babcock & Company
With its ornate 46-foot mahogany bar, this popular hangout feels elegant yet casual and family-friendly. On the menu are tropical drinks, California wines, flatbread pizzas and other light fare. The adjacent Babcock Bakery is a hub for families who want to grab something picnic-appropriate, such as French baguette sandwiches with roasted turkey, fig jam and brie, Thai Asian Citrus salad. Sweet cakes and tarts are offered for dessert.
MooTime Creamery
Beach vacations and ice cream shops go together like buckets and shovels, and MooTime Creamery is clearly the resort's sweetest way to cool off. If your kids are indecisive, have them narrow their choices before facing the daunting task of choosing from three cases of ice cream, plus everything from brownie chunks to gummi worms that get smooshed into it. There also are plenty of smoothies, sorbets and sundaes such as malted chocolate and apple pie.
Spreckels Candy Shop
Families gather here for thick wedges of fudge, decadent cashew turtles, buttery English toffee, gourmet chocolate bars and crisp little cookies dubbed "Plain Janes."
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