5. Marina Park

• Dog friendly beach
• Large grass park with grills & picnic tables
• Views of the marina and incoming/outgoing boats at the harbor mouth
• Family playground with pirate ship and zip line
• Fishing/viewing dock
• Great for beach strolls (connects to over 3 miles of sandy beach!)
• Free parking

4. San Buenaventura Mission & Gardens

• One of two missions in California that are located downtown
• One of the only missions to have wooden bells (still featured in their museum along with the mission’s original doors!)
• Last mission founded by Saint Junipero Serra who was canonized by Pope Francis in fall 2015
• Known for beautiful mission gardens
• It’s twin 120-foot Norfolk pine trees were designated California Millennium landmark trees
• Extend your adventure by visiting Ventura County Museum, and the historic and archaeological sites that surround the mission

3. Bike Paths

• Start from San Buenaventura State Beach Park
• Short ride suitable for beginners: Promenade bike path to downtown Ventura (approximately 2 miles alongside the beach)
• Mostly flat ride suitable for day trips: Coastal pike path to Santa Barbara approximately (32 miles alongside historic Highway 1)
• Slightly challenging climb suitable for day’s workout: Ventura River Trail & Ojai Valley Trail bike paths approximately 15 miles alongside route 33
• Many cyclists stop in Ventura on trips between Los Angeles and San Francisco to take advantage of our great weather year-round
• Upgrades to our bike paths mean cyclists are protected from traffic

2. The Jolly Oyster

• Inside San Buenaventura State Beach Park
• Shuck your own fresh, local and sustainably farmed oysters beachside
• Unique foodie experience with grills and picnic tables by the beach
• Oyster shuckers, salsas and non-shellfish menu items available
• You can bring your dog and your own (alcoholic) beverages!

1. Ventura Botanical Gardens & Grant Park

• Amazing viewpoints where you can see downtown Ventura, the coast, the Channel Islands, and sunsets on the water
• Ventura Botanical Gardens sit above historic City Hall and lead to Serra Cross at Grant Park
• Guided botanical garden walk available with mobile app
• Dog friendly
• Free parking behind City Hall or at Grant Park