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    Rudder Room

    3.9 (191 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    RUDDER ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Michael H.

    Came here with the wife. We had a couple cocktails, played some pool. And enjoy a beautiful ocean view.

    My dog loves it here.
    Cynthia S.

    My dog loves it here. Easy access to bathroom and water. All seats are easy to jump on for dogs and everyone gives her attention here. Best seating is outside directly on beach.

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    Great views. Great prices. Nice bartenders and locals. TVs for games. A dive bar, don't expect anything fancy.

    a beach scene with people playing volleyball
    Rebecca G.

    Love this place! #1 location right on the beach! Hollywood Beach just north of the channel that the boats go in and out of from the Channel Islands harbor dividing the Strand and Hollywood Beach. The bar inside definitely tells MANY stories with its rich history from its early years til now-coming up in their 60 yr anniversary! It is a spot that draws all types of people! The bartenders are super cool and are heavy on the pours w/the drinks priced just right! They celebrate St. Patty's Day, host Volleyball Tournaments 4th of July, Labor Day etc... a really cool place! They have a nice patio that you access from the beach to enter the bar...but the best part is their set up on the beach! Lots of picnic tables, plenty of Adirondack chairs on the sand and a couple volleyball courts that are almost always going! Great place to mingle, we always meet new people-lots of locals and many out of towers find their way there too! We also always bring our dog because there's plenty of pup socializing going on as well! They provide a large community water bowl for them which is nice. Definitely must check it out!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    This is not a painting , it's one of the actual windows to this magnificent view
    Marjan B.

    Excellent Dive/Beachy/Toes in the sand kind of bar. They just celebrated their 60th anniversary in September. Great local spot filled w regulars and people in the know. Been going there all my adult life and for good reason. Look at the pics and great bartenders. Russ is one of a kind. This place is a Gem! Go there and thank me after a cheers!

    And it's doggy friendly!
    Robyn V.

    One of the only places left on the West Coast where you can have your bottom in the sand and a drink in your hand on the beach! So amazing!

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    1 month ago

    Great location on the Beach, Well Poured Drinks, Inside & Outside Seating, Friendly Bartenders & Patrons! Enjoy & See You There!!

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    The vibe is not nice. The drinks need to be cleaner. Do not recommend. No food is available.

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    4 years ago

    If you know, you know. Feels like family here and the drinks are strong. Bartender Rory is a saint.

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    2 years ago

    Cash-only dive that feels like you've entered an 80s/90s raunchy beach movie. Highly recommend.

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    One of the best dive bars I've ever been to. Mainly locals, great motorcycle stop and back patio is on the sand.

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    There is 1 long bar and every stool faces the beach and u look right out onto volleyball courts, sand and water.

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