Ruby's Shack Shack
is located on a bluff over looking Crystal Cove Beach.
Since the mid 1940's the Shake Shack has been a favorite
stop fpr both locals an tourist. Before Ruby's took
over the place was known as the Date Shack and its signature
drink was date shakes.
For most of it's life it was called the Date Shack serving
monkey flips and date shakes. In 1989, state officials
canceled longtime owner Virginia McKinney’s lease
and had plans to demoish the building in order to widen
Coast Highway.
The Shack was saved and Corona Del Mar tavern owner
Arden Flamson who took over operation of the shack.
Today the shack is run by Ruby Restaurant Group. Serving
up burgers, snacks and sandwiches. Several of the old
drinks and sandwiches are still available, although
they are not all on the menu.
Shake Schack owners have changed along with the food
served but the view is just as spectacular as ever.
Crystal Cove's Shake Shack (formerly the Date Shack
7408 Coast Highway Newport Coast.
(949) 464-0100. The shack has sandwiches, shakes and
malts. Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Parking is limited
to 30minutes
