"Perched at the tip of Dana Point Harbor, Wind & Sea has been a fixture since 1972 — an impressive feat in a town where restaurants come and go. The space embraces coastal nostalgia with shiplap walls, nautical decor, and a patio overlooking the water. Order a watermelon margarita made with Astral Blanco and watch sea lions bob around the docks. Seafood staples like macadamia nut-crusted ahi and fish and chips round out the menu, but the real draw is the waterfront setting." - McConnell Quinn