Events and Festivals Calendar for Ventura, California

California’s Channel Islands, located just off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura, are a National Park dream-come-true for marine nature lovers. The crystal clear Pacific channel waters, many mysterious and eerie sea caves, breathtaking cliffs, abundant wildlife, and mild weather combine to lure expert kayakers and novices alike to explore their natural wonders. Check out our tours below!

Discovery Tour

Distance- 1.25 miles

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.

Adventure Tour

Distance: 2.5- 3 miles

Duration: 2.5- 3 hours

Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.

Ultimate Sea Cave Kayak

Distance: 5-6 miles

Duration: 5 hours

Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced. Children under age 5 not permitted.

December 7 – 13 5:45 PM – 8:45 PM

A ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH California-style!  Sleigh rides available December 7 – 31. Choose between 5:45pm or 7:30pm departure times for an hour and 15 minute ride. Take a California Sleigh Ride through the Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys with Ventura Boat Rentals! Holiday lights dazzle as they reflect upon the water from boats in the Ventura Harbor, Ventura Harbor Village, and the decked out homes in the Ventura Keys neighborhood!

Reservations Required.
Call: 805.642.7753

http://venturaboatrentals.com/CaliforniaSleighRides_000.htm

To date we’ve had over 4000 guests visit Rancho Ventura for our hikes to Two Trees! The Winter Hike Series will begin at our trail route from Barlow Canyon and will lead up to Two Trees and back. 

About the Event:
Guests will meet at the Entrance to Barlow Canyon off Foothill Road. Due to the nature of the terrain the hikes can be considered moderately difficult and out-and-back up and down steep slopes. The distance from Barlow Canyon to Two trees is approximately 1.5 miles with an elevation gain of 716 feet over the course of the hike four an out and back trip of around 3 miles. Average hike times take between an hour to an hour an a half. We ask all attending to:

Wear proper attire for the weather on the given day.
Apply sunscreen.
Wear appropriate footwear.
Pace themselves during the duration of the hike according to their ability.
Bring water or a sports drink for hydration.
Bring a camera for photo opportunities.

Guests will get to visit the permanently preserved land in the Ventura Hillsides, take in incredible views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands and the Cities of Ventura and Oxnard, and the Los Padres National Forest and Topa Topa Mountains to the North and Santa Monica Mountains to the Southeast. There will be incredible photo opportunities due to the viewshed clarity in the Fall and Winter months. Hike leaders will teach the story of the land, History of Two Trees, facts about wildlife and more during the hike. Pre-registry is required to attend the event.

Notes: Hikes will be rescheduled in the event of bad weather including rain. All guests are requires to sign waiver of liability at the onset of each outing. Hikes are limited to 100 guests. Parking space is limited to 40 vehicles so guests are urged to consider carpooling.

On this tour, guests will explore the bounty of gourmet food available in downtown Ventura, some in the heart of downtown, others a bit off the beaten path. You will also have the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our well known local chefs and shop owners. Always wondered how a mai tai cocktail is made, what makes an olive oil extra virgin, or how to pair cheese with wine? Learn a little bit about the history of downtown Ventura as you sample food at a variety of different stops. For visitors, this tour offers a great introduction into the Ventura restaurant scene; and for locals, it offers an opportunity to play tourist in your own town, try some new restaurants, and meet the proprietors behind some of your favorite eateries.

CHICO’s Young Artists Series 2019 features 15-year-old David Shiang performing Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 (1st mvt); 16-year-old Stephen Saw performing the Bruch Violin Concerto (1st mvt); 15-year-old Noah Laber performing the Marcello Oboe Concerto (2nd mvt) and guest conductor Daniel Newman-Lessler. Also on the program is Brahms’ Tragic Overture, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel’s Overture, Bizet’s Jeux d’enfants, and Benedetto Marcello’s Introduction, Aria and Presto.