My husband and I stopped and had dinner at this hidden gem last night before experiencing the Scrippshenge at sunset. Glad we did. Destiny Coast is located in La Jolla nestled on UC San Diego campus above the coastline with a spectacular panoramic views. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the hostess with a friendly warm smile and the same attentive warm service continues from the commis waiter to our waitress. The small outdoor space and soft jazz music set the ambiance for a cozy and intimate space. My husband had the Roasted Mediterranean Chicken with a house salad and I had the Slow Roasted Salmon on lentils. We shared the crispy smashed potatoes with caviar dipping crème. Each bite was satisfyingly delicious. We finished the evening with dessert recommended by our waitress. It was the Basque cheesecake served with graham cracker crumble, apple bites, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and a Caramel whip crème. It was like eating a caramel candy apple. Amazing. If you are looking for a quiet place with delicious food, warm services, speculator views and relaxing intimate atmosphere, Destiny Coast is the spot. read more

I feel that the food was not the most amazing and for the price. This chicken orchard sandwich was big portion but I would have preferred a soft croissant. It is a harder crunch croissant and my friend also got one too and thought the same thing. The side usually is a salad but I upgraded for the potatoes. I will say I'm a HUGE potato lover and the potatoes were delicious and highly recommend. Two of my other friends got the salmon bowl which they did like. My friends and I each got various coffees: Purple Haze Latte, sunrise latte, and pacific coast cloud. All the coffees did taste delicious. I only gave this 3 stars because I feel that with the parking situation how you have to park on the hill parallel and walk down, and their lot is only valet, it's a bit annoying. It's first come first serve seating so we didn't get a table closer with a view even though we called ahead, then later they said those were saved for other people - kinda confusing. You do get up and go order the food yourself then they bring it to the table. Overall for the food and cost, I think other spots may be better! read more

Destiny Coast - Orchard Chicken Salad Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

04/10/2026 A friend recommended this place for the view, and I agree--it's amazing! The food is also delicious and made with fresh ingredients. What we ordered: -Shakshuka ($26) 5/5: Fresh tomatoes and arugula perfectly balanced the runny poached eggs. -Matcha Latte ($11) 5/5: Best I've had; the lavender syrup and oat milk (+$1) were great. -Crispy Mashed Potatoes ($9) 4/5: Creamy inside, but a bit too salty for our taste. -Americano ($6) 4/5 Overall, a very relaxing breakfast. Arriving early made parking easy! read more

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We came for the daytime breakfast/lunch hours, which are totally casual counter-service with open patio seating. It is first-come, first-served, and we did have to endure an hour wait--but let me tell you, it is 100% worth it.Here is what we ordered and completely devoured:Destiny Cinnamon Rolls: Pure heaven. Sweet, gooey, and a must-order. French-Style Omelette: Super delicate, perfectly cooked, and elegant.French Toast: Fluffy, golden, and delicious. Crispy Bacon & Chicken Sausages: The perfect savory, salty balance. Mimosas: Crisp, refreshing, and the ultimate pairing for those cliffside ocean views. ‍ The ServiceOn top of the killer views and food, the staff here was incredibly warm, welcoming, and friendly. They handle the crowds so well! read more

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We were scouring through Yelp to find a new restaurant to try out. We found Destiny Coast to be on the list of eateries with a view! Our GPS took us to the first entrance. The sign indicated the restaurant, but it was for deliveries only! It's technically not the restaurant's fault, but it seemed challenging at that moment. After turning around and took the second entrance, we found it! The parking lot was small. That's free parking. There's paying parking on the main street in front of the restaurant entrance. As we walked in, we were quickly greeted by several staff members. We grabbed a menu and stood in line to order. We ended up ordering the Orchard Chicken Salad Croissant and the Coastal Chickpea & Salmon bowl. We also ordered the Sunrise Latte, Purple Haze Latte, and two of the chef's specials of the cinnamon rolls. After ordering, they handed us a number. They told us they would deliver our order at our table. I believe the dinner service is the table service. OHMYGOODNESS!! The food was very fresh and delicious! My croissant had the outside crunch to it. The inside was very moist and buttery tasting. Everything was made with love! The main seating area is within ocean view. It was nice to sit and chat with the soft ocean waves in the background. It was a beautiful lunch day!! After our lunch, we moved over to the couch seating area to finish our coffee and watch the waves. There's a heater, but it wasn't needed that day. Overall, we truly enjoyed our meal with the beautiful view. Parking is a little tight. Price wise?!?! A little on the high side, however, you're paying for the ocean views! Also, everything is higher everywhere. This was well worth the visit. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, and upbeat. read more

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I found this place on Instagram and wanted a brunch spot with a nice view for my birthday. They do have parking, but we parked on the street and walked a little. It wasn't too bad at all. I didn't try any food this time, but I did have two Bloody Marys (I love a good Bloody, and it was my birthday after all), and they were great. My boyfriend got a coffee and said it was very good as well. The service was nice, the view was beautiful, and the overall vibe was great. We sat by the fire pit area (it was turned off since it was daytime and hot out), and it was such a nice atmosphere. We took a walk afterward to enjoy the views even more. Would definitely go back and try more items next time! read more

Destiny Coast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Omg omg One of the The best ocean view restaurant for sure!!! This place have my heart Walk in were welcomed,so was the staff ,welcoming!! Ambiance ...the perfect view to your morning bfast! Which can never go wrong Food was yum too & our server made it pretty easy ...helping us out with the options! Highly recommended or definetely & must recommended for sure!!!!!!! read more

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Beautiful spot for brunch with the girls! The view is absolutely stunning and service is excellent. We tried the omelette (with the caviar addition), shakshuka, and French toast, as well as the cocktails and mimosas, and the lemon olive oil cake. The food is decent, nothing particularly memorable but everything was tasty - pretty standard brunch food. Prices a little on the higher side, but reasonable for the view and location. All in all we had a lovely experience and would return for brunch with a view. read more

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Million-Dollar Views & Scrumptious Eats If you're looking for the perfect spot for ocean views, this is it. The location is absolutely stunning and makes for an incredible backdrop while you eat. The Food & Service: The food was nothing short of scrumptious--every bite was delicious and well worth the visit. It's a counter-service setup, which keeps things moving quickly. The employees behind the counter were efficient and friendly, making the whole process seamless. Bottom Line: Come for the view, stay for the delicious food. It's the perfect casual coastal getaway. read more

Destiny Coast - Restaurant specialty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're looking for a restaurant with beautiful views, this is the place. Destiny Coast really delivers. When you walk in, there's a hostess stand where you check in for a table. They also have a few lounge chairs and open seating areas that are first come, first served. You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. The chicken croissant sandwich we ordered was huge and super filling. It was enough to feed three people. The croissant was soft and flaky, and the chicken filling was flavorful. It was a really satisfying sandwich. We also tried their house special cinnamon roll. I might be in the minority here, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The frosting tasted more like cream cheese than a sweet icing, and the flavor felt a little underwhelming to me. The roll itself wasn't as soft as I prefer. Overall, I loved the ambiance, and the sandwich and ambiance alone makes it worth visiting. Next time, I'd try a different dessert and skip the cinnamon roll. Parking is limited. You can valet by the hour or park on the street in the neighborhood just before the restaurant, which is a short and easy walk. read more

Destiny Coast - Chicken salad croissant sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Absolutely lovely place. Location is amazing and ambiance is really nice. The food felt fresh and the service was courteous and quick. Definitely, if you are in the area, give them a try. Share your experiences and enjoy the views at this place. Happy brunch everyone! read more

Destiny Coast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Incredible view! Great appetizers! Stopped by for drinks, look forward to returning for dinner.

Came here for brunch and the view was stunning! A bit cloudy but sun started coming out. The matcha pistachio croissant was amazing! Pistachio on the outside with matcha cream inside it. It was a very nice mix of flavors. The chocolate marshmallow waffles are new on the item. Waffles are chocolate, with marshmallows on the side, a bit way too sweet for me personally with the combination of them all. Parking very limited but had a valet read more

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Came here on a whim after hearing about it from an Uber driver and wow I am so glad we came for an early breakfast! The views are to die for looking into downtown La Jolla and then up the coast, gives you the quintessential southern California feel. When you walk in and grab a table, you are given a QR code and you order in a café style bar, but don't let that deceive you for how incredible the food is. Their Golden State breakfast burrito with beef short rib is honestly one of the best burritos I've ever had... And I'm from Northern California and live in Southern California now so take that with a grain of salt. Their strawberry shortcake croissant is the perfect sweetness to the full flavored of the short rib and potatoes. You basically get a full meal in three bites. The breakfast burrito is also massive very easy to split with another person. I can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu during sunset and experiencing all that this restaurant has to offer read more

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Food Ambiance Service and Staff We were lucky we caught the most gorgeous day. We sat at a table/ firepit we stalked and laughed like we were in our own backyard read more

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Been here twice and really impressed both times! The food is really good for a fast casual place. The crispy potatoes with caviar crème fresh are a must! Another personal favorite is the breakfast burrito. Overall great vibes beautiful scenery and convenient for groups because it's all in your own tab. read more

Beautiful location. Excellent for group meetings, despite parking challenges. Friendly staff. Had an American Marketing Association coffee event there. I ordered the s'mores coffee this oat milk and was not a fan. But the sweets and food goods looked yummy. Didn't get a chance to try them but definitely eye candy! Maybe next time! read more

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wow the view! Great intimate breakfast/brunch spot. Parking is insanely small so be prepared to walk. Really enjoyed the pastries from here. The olive cake was moist, the puff pastry was buttery. Coffee was decent. You order at the counter than you get seated. The staff was helpful! Must return. read more

Destiny Coast - Shashuka and the view - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for brunch before Sea world on a a Saturday around 9. Not too crowded. Amazing views and ambiance!! Parking is a bit limited with paid street parking or valet You order inside and get a number and they bring the food/ drinks out to you. Loved the lavender latte but the dried bits of lavender kept getting into my mouth which was less than ideal. Flavor of the drink was good though! Breakfast burrito was perfect and loved the salsa that came with it. Great brunch spot to enjoy the view and catch up with friends! read more

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Food is great, big portion and the view is amazing. You get your order and pay first then they serve it to you! read more

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I just went two more times. Really enjoy this place. I did find out that you can find parking in the nearby neighborhoods if you arrive before 11:00 am on a weekday. We'll see what summer looks like. If it wasn't for the parking, this would be at the top of my brunch spots (well, it kind of already is). Had the croissant sandwich this time. It was delicious. The view never disappoints. read more

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The cinnamon bun is a must, the view is incredible. Stay away from the hot chocolate it was not tasty, very bland. Service was quick since I went super early, everything was clean and they had opening inside and outside. read more

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Ambiance is top notch here if you're looking for a perfect brunch place and enjoy La Jolla's coast line. It's one of those where you place your order, take a number, and find your table. Staff is friendly and I do see they are good about delivering the food to your table in a timely manner and keeping the areas clean. Food wise I would say it's pretty average. I wish they heated up the croissant for the tuna salad. Pretty disappointed the chips were cold as well. Seems like these were just pre made in advanced. read more

Destiny Coast - chicken salad croissant + house made chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Beautiful View - 5 stars Seated quickly, order inside, assigned a #, food delivered to table. Food was served with timeliness. Not a full service restaurant just a FYI, but food did not disappoint. I'm easily pleased with benedicts, so my crab cake was good. Run of the mill hollandaise. My girls enjoyed the croissant they had but cannot recall exactly which one based on the menu. But aside from those great looking photos, I think the house made potato chips with the caviar crème fraische is, by far, the reason I would return. Friendly staff...beautiful view. read more

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There is paid parking or valet. If you don't have a reservation you have to put your name in and then wait for a table and then you can go and order from the cashier inside. The French toast was my favorite, super yummy and perfect sweetness with the whipped cream and fruit. The shashuska was ok, it had a sharp feta aftertaste that I didn't care for but my mom liked the dish. Our coffees were yummy. Beautiful view. Would love to come back and try something else. read more

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I went in with pretty low expectations since I had just found this place on Google and didn't spend much time looking at the menu. I mainly chose it for the patio on a nice day, and that part definitely delivered. The view and outdoor space are really nice and make it a great spot when the weather's good. The service model is what brought this down to four stars for me. There's no traditional table service. You scan a QR code, order inside at the counter, and then they bring the food out. I get that it's efficient, but having to get up and order takes away from the experience and makes it feel a bit more like a fast-casual setup than a sit-down meal. We ordered the build-your-own mimosa, which was good, along with the orchard chicken salad croissant and a Caesar salad. The croissant was flavorful and well done. The Caesar was solid, but I would've liked a bit more tang and depth. It felt like it was missing that sharper, anchovy-forward flavor that makes a Caesar stand out. Overall, I'd still come back, mostly for the patio and setting. They do offer valet, have limited parking, and a few handicap spots, which is nice to see. read more

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The views is definitely what makes this place. The food is pretty good but as others have mentioned the price tag is pretty high. Came on a Mon for lunch and it wasn't too busy. They have probably about 6 or 7 free parking spots out front but otherwise it's all paid parking or free street parking a bit of a walk away. They are set up cafeteria style where you order at the counter first and they give you a number to bring your food out. You order from a menu but they also have a bunch of pastries on display before you order. I got the avocado blt tartine with the petite salad (also had the option for truffle chips). The tartine did not skimp on the avocadoes which was appreciated and everything was well seasoned. It did say it should come with sunflower seeds but mine didn't have any on it. The bacon was cut in thin strips and was nice and crispy. Salad was well seasoned and also had tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes in it. read more

Destiny Coast - Avocado blt tartine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing View and really good food but their prices are excessive... I had two black coffees, an omelette and a yogurt and my bill was over $60 (plus tip)... So if they bring the prices down, I'd come back, but as it is now: no way! read more

Destiny Coast - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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I would honestly give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. Dining here was like a mini luxury retreat for my palate and my soul. The ocean views are epic and sprawling. The service was friendly and kind. It's a hybrid model where you order at the counter and then you seat yourself and they bring the food to your table. I ordered the Green Goddess bowl and the Sunrise smoothie. The prices are astronomical but the freshness, flavor and ambiance are undeniable. It was as if my body received an IV of nutrition. I would eat here every day if I could! And I didn't get to try any of the baked goods but they were definitely eye candy to say the least. read more

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Ambiance..the best view in the house Service..you have to wait for a table and thrn you order first and then they bring out food. But if you get a bakery item or quick coffee..you get it in a to go cup. All coffee comes in to go cups.. Food..thr croissants are Huge and amazing tast. Don't like your drinks come in to go cups when you are sitting at table. The chicken salad sandwich was good and with truffle chips. Good quantity..limited.food item. read more

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Brunch with a view?! Who wouldn't love this! I've been wanting to check out this spot for a while now and the weekend's weather made today the perfect opportunity. Parking is a bit difficult as others have mentioned but if you don't mind paying for valet, that is an option. Upon entering we checked in with the hostess who said it'd be about a 15-20 min wait. We ended up waiting 40 minutes but it was so worth it for this view! The service was great and everyone was super friendly. As for the food, the crab cake benedict was AMAZING. I've been craving this dish for a while and would say it's one of my favorites. As for the Shashuka, I found it not as appealing but my friend enjoyed it. I'd definitely come back for the benedict itself! read more

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My friend brought me here, and I'm so glad she did. The food, location, service, and view were all incredible--I'll definitely be back.i highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

Destiny Coast - View from our table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

I went to this place after hiking Torrey Pines for brunch. There is valet parking right in front of the restaurant or you can do street parking. Right when you arrive, the host would ask if how many ppl in your party and then they would provide an eta of how long it would be. The ordering food process is kind of like a cafeteria style. You get a number once you're seated then you would walk inside the cafe to order and then the servers would just bring it out to your table. The views are immaculate on a sunny day. This place is definitely worth to dress up cute and have brunch with your girlfriends or go on a date. The food was pretty good and healthy. I had a chicken salad croissant with their house made truffle potato chips. For dessert we got the olive oil cake and it was delicious! The smoothie was very refreshing as well! Highly recommend. read more

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Destiny Coast is a north of La Jolla Shores Dr in the same building as Scripps Oceanography, but takes the prime top floor space to covet the spectacular coastal views. There is some street and valet parking. I blame the navigation on Siri which lead me down a different path, and ended up parking at Scripps Oceanography three elevator stories beneath for FREE :) because there were no signs or attendants. Steps away, Fendi wanted to smell the cliff side flowers and walk down some wooden stairs to see flora, fauna views of Scripps pier and the coast. The mini hike seeing nature sights and sounds along with spectacular coastal views was a similar experience I had during my travels in the Amalfi Coast. There were paths alongside the cliff which were off limits so we shorten our mini hike, as brunch was calling... Once inside, first you order, pay and are given a number. You're greeted outside where you're guided to your seats. This café restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating...of course we wanted to be next to the edge and have unobstructed coastal views, which is really what's it all about. From the brunch menu, I ordered a Peach Bellini, Salmon salad and a croissant... exactly the kind of foods I like; healthy-ish plate perfect presentation and everything was delish. There's a great selection of pastries. And a sunset menu will be available coming soon. Service from all the staffers were helpful, very attentive and genuinely nice. One of the owners Jenny stopped by to meet and greet, and was very nice towards Fendi and Me. The marine layers quickly dissipated, blue skies, sunshine and gorgeous coastal views was worth a perfect Peach Bellini Toast @Destiny Coast, cheers! Recommend read more

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I went solo, seeking a good lunch after my hike. They let me sit wherever I wanted which was great, considering I came alone! The servers were very attentive and I was asked multiple times if I wanted a tray since I was sitting at the fire pit. I understand a huge part of the location is the view, it's magical and so pretty especially when the sun is out! I just felt very let down with the taste of the food. Chicken salad can go very far with very few things, but this one truly missed the mark for me. The wellness smoothie was very delicious and a great size. read more

Destiny Coast - Chicken Salad Croissant and Beauty Blast Smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

What beautiful views from the terrace. Right next to the gluder port. We went there on a cloudy summer day and enjoyed our sandwich and salad alongwith coffee. Made fresh the food was good. We ordered and it was served on the table. Its a little pricey for that kind if breakfast and lunch but its goodto try once. read more

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SHOULD YOU GO?: 9.5/10 Tuscan Style Braised Short Ribs: Loved this dish. The meat tasted great, the greens were a nice touch to the meal, and the polenta was delicious. If you're a person with a high appetite, it might not be enough meat for you however, it is delish! 9/10 Crispy Smashed Golden Potatoes: One of my favorites! The crème fresh comes with some caviar in it as well which adds to the flavor. The potatoes were soft with some salt on them. You can ask them to make them crispy. 9.5/10 Mediterranean Chicken: My friend got the chicken and she loved it. Gave it a 9/10. I personally didn't enjoy it much. I give it a 6/10 Olive Oil & Lemon Meringue Cake: lovvveeeddd need to try! The white part at the top has a marshmallow feel to it, the lemon flavors and the fresh fruit makes it feel light, the olive oil part of the cake should be a tad more moist however the flavor was great! 9/10 SERVICE: They gave my friend who did not want to drink alcohol a drink with alcohol in it. She was pretty upset about it. The drink itself tasted like juice so we both couldn't tell if there was liquor in it. Other than that, it was perfect! 9/10 AMBIANCE: Beautiful views!! 10/10 read more

Destiny Coast - Our view from the table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fabulous food and fabulous view. A great spot if you have lots of time, ok with valet parking and a full house! I took my cousins when they visited me and it was a WOW! From them. read more

You don't take cash. As paying customers, we should have the option to pay cash. Enough said. We won't be back. read more

I brought a few of my team members here yesterday at the recommendation of a friend and it was overall a fantastic experience. We're working on a site in Torrey Pines where lunch options are somewhat limited, but my buddy told me about this place so we gave it a shot. Parking is limited given the geography and I believe you have to pay for parking, but if you park on the hill coming down it's just a few minute walk. Destiny Coast is perched on the bluffs overlooking the ocean and I don't think one could ask for a better view. There's pretty much no indoor seating but there's a massive patio with a trellis canopy that keeps patrons outside but not being beaten by the sun. The one drawback would be if it's overcast or raining which let's face it, isn't a huge issue for San Diego. We placed our order inside at the counter and we're awestruck by the incredible looking pastries. The menu items are limited but they have a little bit of everything and none of us had an issue finding what we wanted to eat. I had the Mahi Meyer sandwich and it was probably one of the better mahi sandwiches I've ever had. The remoulade was excellent, the fish perfectly cooked and the bread was enough for the whole sandwich but still light enough to where I wasn't full on bread and it kept the whole thing together. We had a great experience here and it'd definitely be a great option for a brunch or Saturday lunch idea. It is a little on the expensive side in my opinion for what it is especially with limited parking; however, I think a big part of this due to the location. I would definitely come back here with my wife for a nice weekend lunch with a great view of the ocean and La Jolla. read more