Landmark Restaurant Celebrates With Classic Cars, Live Music, Celebrity Lore

One of Los Angeles County’s most storied restaurants will mark a major milestone this weekend as Chez Jay celebrates its 66th anniversary with a full day of retro festivities.

The celebration, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, will take place at the restaurant’s historic location at 1657 Ocean Ave., just steps from the Santa Monica Pier and the famed Route 66. The free public event runs from 3:00 p.m. to midnight and promises live entertainment, classic car displays, and a look back at the colorful history of one of Santa Monica’s most iconic watering holes.

Recognized as a Santa Monica Historic Landmark, Chez Jay first opened in 1959 and quickly developed a reputation as a favorite haunt for celebrities, write

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