THE VISIT ON THE BEACH CROWNE PLAZA VENTURA IS THE AREA'S ONLY HOTEL ON THE SAND Talk about a prime location: Crowne Plaza Ventura is a beachfront resort just steps from Ventura Pier and just two blocks from Downtown. So drop your bags and get ready to explore! Rent bikes and cruise the eight-mile path up the coast or pedal into Downtown. Wanna hang 10? Take a surfing lesson in front of the hotel. When you get back to the resort, relax 2 by the pool or sip a drink at Aqua Beachfront Bar - snag a fire-pit table and peruse the lengthy happy-hour menu. Ventura is known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, and one of the best places around is the resort's own La Cosecha Modern Cocina. Most dishes are served with their house-made flour tortillas; and it all pairs nicely with a margarita made with the restaurant's signature Patron tequila. Muy bueno! cpventura.com crowneplazaventurabeach cpventurabeach @VISITVENTURAhttp://www.cpventura.com