OK, I can't remember the name of the restaurant, but it was one of the first ones as you leave Solano Beach on the coastal highway and head north. It was oceanfront and advertised early bird specials. What a fantastic deal! We saved money by eating in our condo for a lovely dinner right smack dab on the ocean. The waves were probably less than 100 feet from the restaurant's back dining area.
The clam chowder was served in a sourdough bread bowl and wasn't that expensive. The salad was enormous, filled with organic, fresh greens and nicely sliced fresh vegetables. It was adorned with a purple edible orchid. The whole experience was memorable, so much so that we went back the very next night to the same place. Surprisingly, the meals didn't cost that much, even with the million-dollar view.