Ventura Autumn Bucket List

Popular local patches:

McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch

Great Pacific Pumpkins

McGrath Brothers

5100 Olivas Dr

Ventura

Open everyday in October

We are fortunate to have 3 wonderful Farmers Markets in Ventura. Grab some seasonal bounty and whip up a hearty meal! (Article on Ventura’s Farmers Markets coming next!)

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Seeking collectibles and secondhand treasures? You’re in luck! We have thrift stores galore and two awesome flea markets at the Ventura Fairgrounds!

EVERY Wednesday. Come hunt for treasures, antiques and wares. Bonus: it just costs a buck!

$1

RG Canning Flea Market is every other month (next one is THIS Sunday, Sept 27). RG Canning brings this  little gem (a smaller and intimate version of the famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena. A MUST for treasure hunters.) to our seaside town on the

2nd Sunday of every month.

(Early bird entry 6am-9am

$10)

Harvest Festival

Ventura Fairgrounds

(Closes at 5pm on the 4th)

Adult $9.00

Senior 62+ $7.00

Youth 13-17 $4.00

12 & under free when accompanied by an adult

(FREE ADMISSION goes to the first 100 attendees each day. One ticket is good for all three days!)

Pier Under the Stars

Ventura Pier

$75 (get your presale tickets before it sells out!)

Support our local School teams. Go to a Ventura College or a High School (Buena, St Bonaventure, Ventura) game. Wear school colors! Don’t forget to tailgate!

Put this one on the calendar:

Buena HS vs Ventura HS

at Ventura High Stadium

(The whole town shows up for this cross town rival matchup!)

Our charming seaside town is blessed with mountains that meet the sea! Hit the dirt trail and take in some nature with stunning views! We have 3 popular trails that are easy to moderate.

1) Ventura Botanical Trail:

Our newest gem that is still growing! Trailhead is behind City Hall (Poli and California St.). This easy trail is switchbacks with benches, local flora and stunning views of Downtown, The Pier, The Channel Islands. A few options: A) Cross the road at the top and continue to the 91 stairs that leads to the top for the granddaddy of views. 2) Follow the road to the left to Grant Park. Take the dirt path above “The Cross” and go up! 3) Cross the road and go right to the big parking lot for a nice plateau offering a more panoramic and unobstructed view.

2) Arroyo Verde Trail:

at Arroyo Verde Park (Foothill and Day Rd) which is a system of trails upon trails in the hills surrounding the park. There are so many options! Go easy and stay on the lower trail or take the higher trails for more of a challenge. The views of the Channel Islands on a clear day are spectacular.

3) “V” Hike:

Trailhead starts at top of the hill. Take Chrisman to top and go left on Sunset until you see a clearing and water towers on the right. Park along the street. Go up! It’s private property, but they welcome considerate hikers! Pass through the locked gate and visit our “V” landmark. Continue on the dirt path straight up or to the left for the most stunning views of our hills behind and Two Trees to the South. Longer and more challenging hikes go to the Towers above on the hill to the North.