Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, Ventura

C-Street, which is tucked into a charming ocean-front hotel, satiates diners with fresh California cuisine made from ingredients such as locally farmed vegetables and recently caught fish. Guests nosh on steamed mussels in a saffron bouillabaisse, filet mignon with a merlot blue-cheese sauce, and harbor-fish tacos with avocado salsa. Outdoor seating offers them a chance to swirl a glass of wine from the full bar while listening to the nearby seabirds' calls and personal cell phone conversations.