Guidebook for Ventura

Ann & Andy
Guidebook for Ventura

Sightseeing

Lovely ocean spot to watch the surfers and the waves.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Surfers Point en Seaside Park
Shoreline Drive
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely ocean spot to watch the surfers and the waves.
Lot's of shops, restaurants and ICE CREAM! There is a free trolley from downtown Ventura to the Marina.
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lot's of shops, restaurants and ICE CREAM! There is a free trolley from downtown Ventura to the Marina.
Beautiful old Mission in downtown Ventura.
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main St
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful old Mission in downtown Ventura.
The longest wooden pier in California. Two restaurants there also.
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor Blvd
99 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The longest wooden pier in California. Two restaurants there also.
ojaihotsprings.com Ecotopia. Lovely hot mineral pools. Call first.
Matilija Hot Springs Road
Matilija Hot Springs Road
ojaihotsprings.com Ecotopia. Lovely hot mineral pools. Call first.
Nice shops, restaurants, antiques and thrift shops.
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Downtown Ventura
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice shops, restaurants, antiques and thrift shops.
Free open air trolley runs from downtown Ventura to the Ventura Harbor. Fun!
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Downtown Ventura Harbor Trolley Stop
420 E Santa Clara St
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Free open air trolley runs from downtown Ventura to the Ventura Harbor. Fun!

Parks & Nature

Don't miss this! Beautiful view of Ventura, The Channel Islands, Oxnard and Camarillo from The Cross at Grant Park. There are picnic tables too. The park closes at 10:00 PM.
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Cross
Father Serra Cross
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Don't miss this! Beautiful view of Ventura, The Channel Islands, Oxnard and Camarillo from The Cross at Grant Park. There are picnic tables too. The park closes at 10:00 PM.

Entertainment & Activities

Great beach with picnic areas, lifeguards and bathrooms.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Estatal San Buenaventura
901 San Pedro St
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great beach with picnic areas, lifeguards and bathrooms.
Nice little beach town and a very safe swimming beach.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm Ave
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice little beach town and a very safe swimming beach.
Fishing and boating lake. No swimming. Small water park for kids. Cafe by the boat launch.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Área recreativa del lago Casitas
11311 Santa Ana Road
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fishing and boating lake. No swimming. Small water park for kids. Cafe by the boat launch.

Food Scene

Great Mexican family restaurant.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Casa de Lago
715 E Ojai Ave
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Mexican family restaurant.
Authentic Mexican food to take out or eat in.
Johnny's Mexican Food
176 N Ventura Ave
Authentic Mexican food to take out or eat in.
Lovely atmosphere, great food.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai Avenue
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lovely atmosphere, great food.
Great little coffee house with outside seating and fresh pastries.
Full of Beans Coffee House
11534 N Ventura Ave
Great little coffee house with outside seating and fresh pastries.
Great vibe. Great Seafood.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson Blvd
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great vibe. Great Seafood.
Great fresh seafood right at the harbor.
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker Dr
20 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great fresh seafood right at the harbor.
Great organic food and killer bakery.
Royal Bakery
4726 Telephone Rd
Great organic food and killer bakery.
Small walk up on the Ventura Pier. Great tacos and coffee.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor Blvd
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Small walk up on the Ventura Pier. Great tacos and coffee.
Homey Italian food. Vegan and gluten free options available. Also outside dining.
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar Dr
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Homey Italian food. Vegan and gluten free options available. Also outside dining.
Good food and a huge wine, beer and liquor selection.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai Ave
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Good food and a huge wine, beer and liquor selection.
Wonderful Indian food with all the action of Main Street.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main St
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wonderful Indian food with all the action of Main Street.
Great spot at the Ventura Harbor. Go for a stroll along the docks after supper.
Milano's Italian Restaurant
1559 Spinnaker Drive
Great spot at the Ventura Harbor. Go for a stroll along the docks after supper.
An institution in Ventura. Take your pie one block South to Surfer's Point and relax.
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson Blvd
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
An institution in Ventura. Take your pie one block South to Surfer's Point and relax.
Hidden away at the Ventura Harbor, the best ice cream around. Stroll the docks and slurp!
Coastal Cone & Parlor
1583 Spinnaker Dr
Hidden away at the Ventura Harbor, the best ice cream around. Stroll the docks and slurp!

Everything Else

West Ventura Medical Clinic
133 West Santa Clara Street
Urgent care.
There is an ER there.
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Community Memorial Hospital
147 N Brent St
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
There is an ER there.
Drug store.
Rite Aid
131 W Main St
Drug store.
Large grocery store.
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vons
6040 Telegraph Rd
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Large grocery store.
Great restaurants, shopping, bars and ice cream! Mother's Beach is across the street.
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr
109 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great restaurants, shopping, bars and ice cream! Mother's Beach is across the street.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great dive bar with pool tables. Right on Main Street.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Star Lounge
343 E Main St
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great dive bar with pool tables. Right on Main Street.
Great bar close to the pier.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S California St
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great bar close to the pier.
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main St
16 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Organic!
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Leashless Brewing
585 E Thompson Blvd
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Organic!
Great food, huge selection of beers.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barrelhouse 101
545 E Thompson Blvd
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great food, huge selection of beers.

Essentials

Lots of organics.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ojai Valley Ranch Market
445 N Ventura Ave
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lots of organics.