Sun, Sand & Waves
Ventura is Southern California’s whispered secret. A real deal surf town with empty beaches that call to surfers, swimmers, kayakers, and beach-lovers who just want to relax. Loll on the sand in the sun or plunge into the ocean and grab some ocean fun yourself. Our beautiful beaches and ocean playground await you.
Kid-Approved Fun
Load up your tiny travelers for family fun. Enjoy a playful day at the beach, cruise the open ocean looking for whales, or pedal boat the serene waters of small, kid-friendly Ventura Harbor. Slurp ice cream and explore Harbor Village (carousel!). Monkey around at our scenic parks and playgrounds. Moments to make lifelong memories.
Get Movin’
Explore Ventura on two feet or two wheels! Stunning hiking and biking trails (and road rides) wind throughout Ventura; trails that suit all abilities, so that anyone (even your pooch) can enjoy breathtaking seascapes or quiet oak glens. Or both. Happy choice.
Explore the Islands
Resting off Ventura’s coast, the five islands that comprise Channel Islands National Park are a wonderland like no other. Sweeping ocean views, tiny foxes, lifetimes of hiking, sea cave kayaking, and backcountry camping. All of this in one of our country’s least visited national parks.
Stay
In Ventura we specialize in seaside breezes and ocean views. Hotel, campground, or RV park; we take pride in walkability to the sand. Plus, every range of stay; from full-service hotels, to budget motels, to, yep, oceanfront camping.
Local Libations
Ventura has experienced a happy explosion of craft breweries and wineries, even a spirits distillery; they have created a liquid symphony, perfectly blended and played on your tongue, courtesy of brewers and vintners who relish the word experiment. They are pouring those delicious tastes all over town.
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Neighborhoods
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A Whale of a Time
Just off Ventura’s coast, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is a cruising ground for whales, dolphins and porpoises. Wildlife cruises and whale-watching charters offer guests the chance to witness Nature’s magnificence all year long. Never seen the largest animal on the planet? Here’s your chance.
What’s Happening
There’s never a dull moment in Ventura. Here’s proof.
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Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
450 E Harbor Blvd
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Dueling Pianos
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864 Schooner Dr Unit 103
Ventura CA, 93001-4318
(Friday) 06:00 pm 08:00 pm
Cannabis Dreams Paint & Sip
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1196 Portside Drive
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 07:30 pm 10:00 pm
Movie Night Under the Stars: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
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5777 Olivas Park Drive
Ventura CA, 93003
(Saturday) 08:00 am 12:00 pm
BREWING MASTERCLASS
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607 East Main Street
Ventura, 93001
(Thursday) 06:30 pm 08:30 pm
Bingo After Dark @ Happy Accidents
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1124 S Seaward Ave
Ventura CA, 93001
(Tuesday) 06:30 pm 08:30 pm
Trivia Tuesday at duke’s
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1920 GOODYEAR AVE #D
VENTURA CA, 93001
(Tuesday) 07:00 pm 09:00 pm
TRIVIA TUESDAY AT SEAWARD BREWING
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482 E Santa Clara St
Ventura, 93001
(Monday) 05:45 pm 10:00 pm
Monday Night Swing Dance Social
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231 E main St
Ventura CA, 93001
(Saturday) 10:00 am 08:00 pm
Grand opening for surrendered Echoes Art Gallery
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Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
450 E Harbor Blvd
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Dueling Pianos
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1920 GOODYEAR AVE
VENTURA CA, 93001
(Saturday) 07:00 pm 09:00 pm
OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT
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1920 Goodyear ave #D
ventura, 93001
(Tuesday) 07:00 pm 09:00 pm
Trivia tuesdays with Seaward brewing
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1920 goodyear ave #D
ventura, 93001
(Thursday) 04:00 pm 09:00 pm
vinyl nights at seaward brewing
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1300 eastman ave
ventura, 93004
(Wednesday) 05:30 pm 07:00 pm
Free Home seller workshop
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14 S California St
Ventura CA, 93001
(Monday) 05:00 pm 12:00 am
Miracle at Rocks & drams
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10 w harbor blvd
ventura, 93001
(Friday) 06:00 pm 09:00 pm
Zoppe
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1594 Saratoga street
ventura, 93003
(Friday) 07:00 pm 09:30 pm
Footworks Youth Ballet Presents The Nutcracker 12/15-12/17, 2023
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47 S Oak St
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 07:00 pm 9:00 pm
Improv Comedy at NAMBA Every 2nd Friday
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1583 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 06:30 pm 08:00 pm
46th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks 2023
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Ventura Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd
Ventura, 93001
(Saturday) 01:00 pm 03:30 pm
Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus
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2151 Alessandro Dr
ventura CA, 93001
(Saturday) 10:00 am 02:00 pm
Weekly Food Distribution Events for local families in need
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472 e main street
ventura, 93001
(Thursday) 07:00 pm 09:00 pm
Free comedy at Bellringer brew co!
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5670 Telegraph Road
Ventura CA, 93003
(Thursday) 07:00 pm 03:00 pm
A Midsummer Night’s dream at Buena high school
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1956 Palma Dr
Ventura, 93003
(Friday) 08:00 pm 10:00 pm
Fractured Actors Theater co. presents “red”
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1793 e main street
Ventura CA, 93001-1908
(Friday) 05:00 pm 08:00 pm
First FrIdays
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450 E. Harbor Blvd
VENTURA CA, 93001
(Wednesday) 06:30 pm 09:00 pm
Live MUSIC WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN AQUA BAR
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1793 east main street
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 05:00 pm 08:00 pm
first friday art walk
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4561 Market St.
Ventura CA, 93003
(Wednesday) 06:30 pm 08:30 pm
Head Games Trivia Night @ Bright Spark Brewing – Ventura
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450 E. Harbor Blvd
VENTURA CA, 93001
(Sunday) 12:10 pm 10:00 pm
Watch the College & nfl football 2023 at the Crowne Plaza
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643 ventura avenue
ventura, 93001
(Friday) 05:00 pm 08:00 pm
15th Annual exhibition by inkspots, ventura county’s only printmaking group
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450 E. Harbor Blvd
VENTURA CA, 93001
(Thursday) 06:00 pm 08:00 pm
Grilled Cheese & jazz nights @ moofish cafe
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10 W. harbor
Ventura, 93001
(Wednesday) 07:00 am 01:00 pm
Ventura Fairgrounds Swap meet
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1793 East main Street
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 05:00 pm 08:00 pm
first friday Fundraiser for maui
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1867 SpinnakerDr
Ventura, 93001
(Saturday) 10:00 am 12:00 pm
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
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47 south oak
Ventura, 93013
(Saturday) 03:00 pm 04:00 pm
I can hear you damn it
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1867 SpinnakerDr
Ventura, 93001
(Saturday) 10:00 am 12:00 pm
Ukulele Jam with Cool Hand Ukes
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Figueroa Plaza in Downtown Ventura
(Saturday) 10:00 am 3:00 pm
VC ART MARKET
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1867 Spinnaker Dr
Ventura, 93001
(Sunday) 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Hot Harbor Nights
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1867 Spinnaker Dr
Ventura CA, 93001
(Sunday) 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Hot Harbor Nights
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1867 Spinnaker Dr
Ventura CA, 93001
(Sunday) 10:00 am 12:00 pm
Ukulele Jam
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47 S Oak St
Ventura, 93001
(Friday) 07:00 pm 09:00 pm
Ventura Improv
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47 S Oak St
Ventura, 93001
(Friday) 07:00 pm 08:30 pm
Ventura Improv company
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47 S Oak St
Ventura, 93001
(Friday) 06:30 pm 10:00 pm
the listening room
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1583 SPINNAKER DRIVE
Ventura, 93001
(Saturday) 07:45 pm 00:00 pm
Ventura Harbor Village Seaside Movie Nights
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PO Box 7682
Ventura CA, 93006
(Sunday) 10:30 am 02:00 pm
Downtown Ventura Tasting Tour
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104 E Thompson Blvd
Ventura, 93001
(Thursday) 06:00 pm 09:30 pm
Print Exchange
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104 E thompson Blvd
ventura, 93001
(Thursday) 06:00 pm 09:00 pm
Print Exchange
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47 S Oak st
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 06:30 pm 08:30 pm
THE LISTENING ROOM REDUX 8 – Open mic
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47 S Oak st
Ventura CA, 93001
(Friday) 07:00 pm 08:30 pm
Ventura Co. Improv
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204 E. Main Street
Ventura CA, 93001
(Saturday) 03:00 pm 05:00 pm
Sips & small bites Happy hour
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2359 Knoll Drive
VENTURA CA, 93003
(Thursday) 07:00 pm 09:30 pm
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT
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10028 ASHLAND AVENUE
VENTURA CA, 93004
(Saturday) 10:00 am 04:00 pm
VC Art market
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1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 205
Ventura CA, 93001
(Sunday) 12:00 pm 02:00 pm
Drag Brunch at the Ventura Harbr Comedy Club
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1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 205
Ventura CA, 93001
(Wednesday) 07:00 pm 09:00 pm
Open Mic Night at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
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1583 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura CA, 93001
(Sunday) 10:00 am 06:00 pm
Ventura harbor village’s Shop Small holiday shopping passport
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PO Box 7682
Ventura CA, 93006
(Sunday) 10:30 am 02:00 pm
Downtown Ventura Tasting Tour
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100 E. MAIN ST.
VENTURA CA, 93023
(Saturday) 11:30 am 12:30 pm
Story Time at the Museum
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73 North Palm Street
Ventura CA, 93001
(Saturday) 07:00 pm 08:30 pm
Shiny Saturdays
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Ventura Promenade
ventura, 93002
(Sunday) 09:00 am 11:00 am
Surfrider ventura county monthly beach cleanup at c street
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P.O. Box 5131
Ventura CA, 93005
(Thursday) 05:00 pm 11:00 pm
Ventura County FEAR grouNDS
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PO Box 7682
Ventura CA, 93006
(Thursday) 10:30 am 02:00 pm
Downtown Ventura Food Walking Tour
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Harbor Cove Cafe
1867 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura CA, 93001
(Sunday) 3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Hot Harbor Nights at Harbor Cove Cafe
Fun with Fido
There’s no need to explore without your pooch! Ventura is as dog-friendly a town as you’ll find anywhere. We’ve got dog-friendly beaches, restaurants (complete with mutt menus) and hotels. Ventura wants your pal to come along. Because double the fun is more fun.
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