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In Short – Sweeping and modern, with crisp white dining chairs and the expansive Pacific Ocean within spitting distance, the restaurant at David Geffen's Malibu Beach Inn has always kept the casual visitor at arm's length. Unless you were staying at the quaint boutique hotel, you were not allowed to dine. But time's do change, and the breezy, sand-toned eatery is now more welcoming than ever, allowing day-trippers from the city and relaxed beachside locals to take advantage of a three course menu featuring options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The offerings hang tight to seasonal…