Guidebook for Ventura
Sightseeing
Lovely ocean spot to watch the surfers and the waves.
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Surfers Point at Seaside Park
Shoreline DriveLovely 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.
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Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrLot's of shops, restaurants and ICE CREAM! There is a free trolley from downtown Ventura to the Marina.
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main StBeautiful old Mission in downtown Ventura.
The longest wooden pier in California. Two restaurants there also.
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Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdThe longest wooden pier in California. Two restaurants there also.
Matilija Hot Springs Road
Matilija Hot Springs Roadojaihotsprings.com
Ecotopia.
Lovely hot mineral pools. Call first.
Downtown Ventura
Nice shops, restaurants, antiques and thrift shops.
Free open air trolley runs from downtown Ventura to the Ventura Harbor. Fun!
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Downtown Ventura Harbor Trolley Stop
420 E Santa Clara StFree 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.
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The Cross
Father Serra CrossDon'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.
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San Buenaventura State Beach
901 San Pedro StGreat beach with picnic areas, lifeguards and bathrooms.
Nice little beach town and a very safe swimming beach.
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Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm AveNice 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.
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Lake Casitasin virkistysalue
11311 Santa Ana RoadFishing and boating lake. No swimming. Small water park for kids. Cafe by the boat launch.
Food Scene
Casa de Lago
715 E Ojai AveGreat Mexican family restaurant.
Johnny's Mexican Food
176 N Ventura AveAuthentic Mexican food to take out or eat in.
Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai AvenueLovely atmosphere, great food.
Full of Beans Coffee House
11534 N Ventura AveGreat little coffee house with outside seating and fresh pastries.
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdGreat vibe. Great Seafood.
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker DrGreat fresh seafood right at the harbor.
Royal Bakery
4726 Telephone RdGreat organic food and killer bakery.
Small walk up on the Ventura Pier. Great tacos and coffee.
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Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor BlvdSmall walk up on the Ventura Pier. Great tacos and coffee.
Homey Italian food. Vegan and gluten free options available. Also outside dining.
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Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar DrHomey Italian food. Vegan and gluten free options available. Also outside dining.
Good food and a huge wine, beer and liquor selection.
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The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai AveGood food and a huge wine, beer and liquor selection.
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main StWonderful 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 DriveGreat 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.
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Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson BlvdAn 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 DrHidden 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 StreetUrgent care.
Community Memorial Hospital
147 N Brent StThere is an ER there.
Rite Aid
131 W Main StDrug store.
Vons
6040 Telegraph RdLarge grocery store.
Great restaurants, shopping, bars and ice cream! Mother's Beach is across the street.
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Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrGreat restaurants, shopping, bars and ice cream! Mother's Beach is across the street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Star Lounge
343 E Main StGreat dive bar with pool tables. Right on Main Street.
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S California StGreat bar close to the pier.
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main StLeashless Brewing
585 E Thompson BlvdOrganic!
Barrelhouse 101
545 E Thompson BlvdGreat food, huge selection of beers.
Essentials
Ojai Valley Ranch Market
445 N Ventura AveLots of organics.