During summer months it can be foggy or windy along the ocean, whereas in town, it can be sunny and warmer, but still sometimes breezy. Fall is the best time of year, just like in San Francisco. In town, especially in the East Village, it's generally warmer. Parking On weekends, parking on Main Street gets a little tough. In the East Village, there's a lot behind the Chevron station.
Street parking can be tight, but people are always coming and going.
Restaurants An incomplete list, in no particular order. Comments are my personal views, of course. Plenty of seating outdoors on the patio. A popular place at the edge of the West Village. You can't miss the smoke plume from the outdoor grill.