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Meet Ventura … Goes Outdoors When She Exercises
Dec 14, 2021 / Visit Ventura
Songwriters capture so many truths. The Eagles (“Already Gone”) — “So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains, And we never even know we have the key.” Dewey Bunnell’s lovely words in “Ventura Highway,” because Ventura’s days really are longer, the nights stronger than moonshine. And, beneath... MORE
Ventura Welcomes You To See Things As You Like
Dec 10, 2021 / Visit Ventura
Our Visit Ventura team designed these as floor logos for the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard in late July and early August. Odds are, folks stepped over them with little thought beyond, “Hmmmmmm, look. Beautiful pictures.” Maybe they stopped for a moment and shuffled about so they could see... MORE
Gift Tips from Ventura’s Secret Santas
Nov 30, 2021 / Visit Ventura
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,... MORE
The Ventura Visitor Center Has Unique Holiday Gifts — and Head-Turning Holiday Discounts
Nov 24, 2021 / Visit Ventura
Holiday happiness is in full swing and here at the Ventura Visitor Center we love to contribute to happiness in every way we can. So, happy news. From the moment you read this and running through December 31st, we’ll be offering weekly 20% discounts — in store and online — on distinctive gifts you won’t find anywhere else. That’s two gift items discounted each week! In addition to our specials, we have dozens of unique holiday gifts in-store and online; a wide selection of coastal-inspired items, accessories, jewelry, artwork, bath and body products, coastal fragrance candles, and lifestyle gifts. Plus,... MORE
6 Reasons to Shop Ventura Small (Spoiler alert. #5 You’re doing yourself a favor)
Nov 23, 2021 / Visit Ventura
Venturans have always supported Ventura business, because community is what we do. With Small Business Saturday coming up on November 27th, here’s a real chance to help support Ventura businesses — and help yourself to some amazingly unique and affordable offerings from, well, amazingly unique and affordable businesses. Why shop small in Ventura? Because nobody does small business more uniquely and more affordably than Ventura … Ventura brims with small businesses offering unique, quality, Ventura vibe gifts you won’t find anywhere else. From The Refill Shoppe (creating custom soaps and lotions with scents you choose) to Shop Tiki Girl and... MORE
Ventura Local Gift Guide 2021
Nov 18, 2021 / Visit Ventura
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,... MORE
The Answer to Life’s Deepest Puzzles, Ventura-style
Nov 16, 2021 / Visit Ventura
Life is an invitation to many inscrutable puzzles. Like how fitted sheets can never be folded, or why no one ever makes a long story short. Was a time you had to journey to a remote place with little oxygen, shave your head, and sit in an excruciatingly uncomfortable position... MORE
13 Reasons Why Ted Lasso Would Love Ventura
Nov 12, 2021 / Visit Ventura
If you haven’t heard of “Ted Lasso,” you should watch it. If you haven’t heard of Ventura, you should remedy that. Because Ventura and Ted are two of a magical Kind. And there can never be enough Kind. The show’s tagline reads, “This year, kindness makes a comeback.” But in some places, it never left.... MORE