by Visit Ventura It’s been a year like no other. And this time around, Happy New Year takes on a blurry meaning. But like any blurry picture, you can squint and see what you want. And therein lies the secret, and perhaps a whole lot of magic. Half empty. Half full. Sunset. Sunrise. Vulture. […]
by Visit Ventura We all know them. We’ve all ignored more than a few of them, and, happy news, we believe you’re perfectly within your rights to ignore a few of them yet again. Because here in Ventura, New Year’s Resolutions take on a whole different bent. Exercise more… Let’s be honest. Exercising can be […]
by Visit Ventura It’s New Year’s Eve in Ventura, and yes, there are things to celebrate. From homemade chocolate and champagne pairings, to brand new (local!) beer issues, to lavish multi-course meals (can you say Cornish Hen and S’mores Tiramisu?) you can take home and pretend you made. Once again, Ventura’s businesses have adapted […]
by Visit Ventura In this time like no other, some things remain timeless and unchanged. How does Ventura spell Merry Christmas? In a way that defines this season — and every other. In a way that sees to the inevitable. Light defeating dark. M is for Magic. The magic of this, and every, season. Here […]
by Visit Ventura For, while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are delighted, and how we may triumph is never new, it always must be heard. There isn’t any other tale to tell, it’s the only light we’ve got in all this darkness.James Baldwin The reading of a fine book is an […]
by Visit Ventura All you take with you is that which you’ve give away. It’s A Wonderful Life Ventura’s restaurants have your Christmas Dinner — and innovative side dishes and yummy desserts — and that can be your gift to them. Everyone is adapting to this unusual Holiday season, and Ventura’s restaurants are too, […]
Let’s be honest. Normally this would be a season of celebration and gift giving. But this is a Holiday season like no other, a season when sometimes it feels like there is nothing to celebrate at all. But even in the darkest times there is something bright. There is something to celebrate, in this strange […]
All can you take with you is that which you’ve given away. It’s A Wonderful Life Yes, Ventura’s stores are still open at 20 percent capacity, so physically shopping at Ventura’s stores is still an option (and deeply appreciated). But if you’re not comfortable shopping in stores, technology has sent you to a good place. Remaining in […]
Yes, we are enmeshed in one of the hardest struggles of our lifetime. But beyond the dark headlines, there are so many quiet points of bright, here in Ventura and around the globe. Here’s a happy tale that took place on Ventura Avenue — a happy tale that wrapped up in breathless fashion. But will […]
by Ventura Harbor Village With the holidays in full swing, Ventura Harbor Village tops the list of magical outdoor shopping centers you’ll want to visit with loved ones this holiday season. Not only does this seaside enclave have your safety and comfort in mind, but there is an array of shopping activities and SEAsonal […]
