Baja Sharkeez
Sharkeez is the creation of Ron Newman – founder of the red onion chain of casual restaurants that flourished in the 1970s and ‘80 s- and his son Greg. After Greg graduated from USC, Ron offered him $100,000 to start his own place.
Soon thereafter, the Newman’s decided to start a new enterprise as a team. They believed that their partnership would be a good fit combining the senior’s experience and expertise with the junior’s young, fresh ideas and understanding of the younger demographic and connections within the college and beach communities.
They traveled around together to Arizona, Texas and Mexico to research other restaurant and nightclub concepts and settled on a casual but cool concept.
With the success of their first venture, four other successes followed, all in keeping with their beach cantina and restaurant concept: Newport Beach, Hermosa Beach, Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach. The Newman growth by expansion plan is a clear vision which all of his partners and associates understand.
What's Nearby
Arts & Culture
- The Red Piano519 State St (74 feet SE)
- Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center524 Chapala St (245 feet SW)
- 3D Studio Gallery529 State St (271 feet E)
- Ablitt House13 W Haley St (346 feet SE)
Wine & Dine
- O'Malley's523 State St (25 feet SE)
- The Red Piano519 State St (74 feet SE)
- Patxi's Pizza515 State St (112 feet SE)
- Casa Comal505 State St (132 feet E)
Retail Directory
- Stabiles HQ527 State St (93 feet NE)
- Game Seeker537 State St (207 feet E)
- Asher Market Boutique535 State St (214 feet E)
- Marcel Hemp531 State St (231 feet E)
Stay & Play
- The Red Piano519 State St (74 feet SE)
- Hotel Santa Barbara533 State St (223 feet E)
- The House of Clues601 State St (227 feet NW)
- Drift Hotel524 State St (244 feet NE)