Shopping

Downtown

Starting in downtown Ventura, just steps away from the beach, a walk down Main Street is a shopper’s dream. Quirky and intriguing storefronts vie for your attention. And, odds are, you’ll be walking through sunshine. We enjoy close to 300 sunny days a year (with an average year-round temperature of 70 degrees).

But this is about shopping, not the weather.

Let’s get started with clothes. Something old, something new, something consigned, and something blue–it’s all here. For the highest quality outdoor apparel, there’s hometown hero Patagonia (founded here). For Patagonia overruns, seconds and closeouts, grab great bargains at nearby Real Cheap Sports. Nothing but home-grown, high-quality outdoor gear (and fun hog toys). All along Main Street, you’ll keep falling into shopping heaven and fun opportunity. Looking for a buy-and-sell paradise? Explore Buffalo Exchange. You can offer your outgrown apparel for purchase and browse the fashion treasures of others. Maybe something jaw-droppingly breathtaking to hang on your wall? You’ll find the quintessential shot of Ventura at Latitudes Fine Art Gallery. You’ll find everything beachy (and great greeting cards) at B. On Main. Exquisite, wholly unique, ocean-oriented jewelry? Nothing like Betty Belts; where else is leftover surfboard resin transformed into gorgeous accessories? Plenty of other unique, lovingly hand-crafted jewelry offerings. See for yourself at Fox Fine Jewelry, Ormachea Jewelry, and Silver Trends.

Need something unique for a friend (or, why not, yourself?) Birkenstock Footprints of Ventura is the go-to for stylish and super-comfortable footwear, and they’ve been in business in downtown Ventura for over 40 years, which tells you something about their service. The Refill Shoppe creates custom soaps and lotions with scents you choose. Ocean lovers won’t be able to stay away from Sea Things, a pleasant gift shop where you’ll find shells, home decor, and much more. Shop Tiki Girl and Kariella are filled with things that define cute and stylish. Meadow Clothing & Jewelry is a good stop for those of us who don’t wear clothing for 19-year-olds anymore. Folke has vintage and mid-century home decor. Antique junkies and thrift shoppers, we’ve got your fix. Uncover great finds up and down Main Street, at stores like the Coalition Thrift Store and Jacqueline Jarrot Treasure Chest Thrift Store. For surfers, Walden Surfboards, Ventura Surf Shop , and Revolution Board Company are the perfect places to buy (or rent) boards, wetsuits, and beachy apparel. We are surfing. Trust us, there’s nothing like it. We’re home to Cowboy too. Check out The Wharf on Front Street. And off-the-beaten tracks gems like Timbre Books and Bank of Books; throwbacks to the days of true book lovers owning a local bookstore.