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Ventura Beaches and Surfing

Plain and simple, Ventura IS a surf and beach town. We’re a beach town because we have miles of sea-whisper beaches where you can hear yourself think and feel nothing but the sun on your face. We’re a surf town because, well, we have some of the world’s best surf; from easy beginner’s waves soft...

Restaurants

Ventura’s dining scene thrives on so many fronts, thanks to everything from Artisan chefs setting up eateries that celebrate California’s abundance of fresh local everything, to our very own (mouthwatering) Taco District. With wine country in our backyard, acres of fresh crops grown, quite literally, in our backyard, and multi-cultural influences with deep Ventura roots, it’s...

Top 12 Romantic Spots in Ventura for Your Perfect Beach Getaway

Romance is in the air….

All the Fish Tacos in Ventura-by-the-Sea

by Visit Ventura The fish taco: a classic Southern California culinary delight. A perfectly magical balance of taste and texture; earthy corn tortilla, and crunchy ‘Baja style’ fried fish filets, all set off by a generous topping of crisp cabbage, spicy salsa and a vibrant splash of lime. It’s true...

Ventura Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Christmas is just a few days away and that means soon we will put down the credit cards for shopping and instead have  Downtown Ventura  Paradise Pantry  Christmas Eve 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM 222 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001(805) 641-9440 Lure Fish House  Christmas Eve 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM 60 S California...

Where Can I Find a Great Happy Hour in Ventura?

Where Can I Find a Great Happy Hour in Ventura? Ah, Happy Hour. Two simple words that cue, well, so much happiness.  Happily, Ventura has more than its share of happiness – and great Happy Hour discounts. Places where you can get delicious food and Happy Hour drinks for, yes, less. And Ventura’s Happy Hours,...

Three day Guide to Ventura

Imagine your dream Ventura itinerary. Filled with adventure, in a hidden California gem that’s easy going and welcoming, like small towns you remember. Big adventure, easy access, cold beers, soft sunsets, delicious Mexican food, tiny island foxes. Really, a thousand-fold directions you could go. But in this case, why not semi-follow in the footsteps of...

What Can My Family Do in Ventura?

What can your family do in Ventura? So very, very much. Ventura defines family-friendly. Why? Because kids (and kids at heart) have a real-life playground at their fingertips. From riding a swan (pedal boat) across still harbor waters at Ventura Harbor Village, to cavorting on wide beaches, to fishing off the Ventura Pier, bowling, roller...

15 Fascinating Facts About the Ventura Pier

The Ventura Pier is, in many ways, Ventura’s centerpiece. Pronging out into the Pacific at the base of our folded hills, the Ventura Pier is visible from almost any high point in town. Walk Ventura’s beaches and, in the distance, it wavers like a child’s matchstick project. Sit on the sand at its base (on...

Ventura Local Gift Guide 2021

Gift-giving is a highly subjective matter. And, frankly, some of us need help. In fact, the thought of finding the perfect gift might cause some of us to seize up. Relax. We’re going to help you find the perfect Ventura gift. Note the word “Ventura.” Never has it been more important to Support Local. So,...