Guidebook for Ventura

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Ann & Andy
Guidebook for Ventura

Sightseeing

Lovely ocean spot to watch the surfers and the waves.
44 locals recommend
Surfers Point at Seaside Park
Shoreline Drive
44 locals recommend
Lovely ocean spot to watch the surfers and the waves.
Lot's of shops, restaurants and ICE CREAM! There is a free trolley from downtown Ventura to the Marina.
109 locals recommend
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr
109 locals recommend
Lot's of shops, restaurants and ICE CREAM! There is a free trolley from downtown Ventura to the Marina.
Beautiful old Mission in downtown Ventura.
38 locals recommend
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main St
38 locals recommend
Beautiful old Mission in downtown Ventura.
The longest wooden pier in California. Two restaurants there also.
99 locals recommend
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor Blvd
99 locals recommend
The longest wooden pier in California. Two restaurants there also.
ojaihotsprings.com Ecotopia. Lovely hot mineral pools. Call first.
Matilija Hot Springs Road
Matilija Hot Springs Road
ojaihotsprings.com Ecotopia. Lovely hot mineral pools. Call first.
Nice shops, restaurants, antiques and thrift shops.
52 locals recommend
Downtown Ventura
52 locals recommend
Nice shops, restaurants, antiques and thrift shops.
Free open air trolley runs from downtown Ventura to the Ventura Harbor. Fun!
8 locals recommend
Downtown Ventura Harbor Trolley Stop
420 E Santa Clara St
8 locals recommend
Free open air trolley runs from downtown Ventura to the Ventura Harbor. Fun!

Parks & Nature

Don't miss this! Beautiful view of Ventura, The Channel Islands, Oxnard and Camarillo from The Cross at Grant Park. There are picnic tables too. The park closes at 10:00 PM.
35 locals recommend
The Cross
Father Serra Cross
35 locals recommend
Don't miss this! Beautiful view of Ventura, The Channel Islands, Oxnard and Camarillo from The Cross at Grant Park. There are picnic tables too. The park closes at 10:00 PM.

Entertainment & Activities

Great beach with picnic areas, lifeguards and bathrooms.
21 locals recommend
San Buenaventura State Beach
901 San Pedro St
21 locals recommend
Great beach with picnic areas, lifeguards and bathrooms.
Nice little beach town and a very safe swimming beach.
39 locals recommend
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm Ave
39 locals recommend
Nice little beach town and a very safe swimming beach.
Fishing and boating lake. No swimming. Small water park for kids. Cafe by the boat launch.
23 locals recommend
Lake Casitas Recreation Area
11311 Santa Ana Road
23 locals recommend
Fishing and boating lake. No swimming. Small water park for kids. Cafe by the boat launch.

Food Scene

Great Mexican family restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Casa de Lago
715 E Ojai Ave
8 locals recommend
Great Mexican family restaurant.
Authentic Mexican food to take out or eat in.
Johnny's Mexican Food
176 N Ventura Ave
Authentic Mexican food to take out or eat in.
Lovely atmosphere, great food.
22 locals recommend
Suzanne's Cuisine
502 West Ojai Avenue
22 locals recommend
Lovely atmosphere, great food.
Great little coffee house with outside seating and fresh pastries.
Full of Beans Coffee House
11534 N Ventura Ave
Great little coffee house with outside seating and fresh pastries.
Great vibe. Great Seafood.
32 locals recommend
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson Blvd
32 locals recommend
Great vibe. Great Seafood.
Great fresh seafood right at the harbor.
20 locals recommend
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker Dr
20 locals recommend
Great fresh seafood right at the harbor.
Great organic food and killer bakery.
Royal Bakery
4726 Telephone Rd
Great organic food and killer bakery.
Small walk up on the Ventura Pier. Great tacos and coffee.
22 locals recommend
Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor Blvd
22 locals recommend
Small walk up on the Ventura Pier. Great tacos and coffee.
Homey Italian food. Vegan and gluten free options available. Also outside dining.
63 locals recommend
Papa Lennon's
515 W El Roblar Dr
63 locals recommend
Homey Italian food. Vegan and gluten free options available. Also outside dining.
Good food and a huge wine, beer and liquor selection.
32 locals recommend
The Ojai Beverage Company
655 E Ojai Ave
32 locals recommend
Good food and a huge wine, beer and liquor selection.
Wonderful Indian food with all the action of Main Street.
8 locals recommend
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main St
8 locals recommend
Wonderful Indian food with all the action of Main Street.
Great spot at the Ventura Harbor. Go for a stroll along the docks after supper.
Milano's Italian Restaurant
1559 Spinnaker Drive
Great spot at the Ventura Harbor. Go for a stroll along the docks after supper.
An institution in Ventura. Take your pie one block South to Surfer's Point and relax.
15 locals recommend
Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson Blvd
15 locals recommend
An institution in Ventura. Take your pie one block South to Surfer's Point and relax.
Hidden away at the Ventura Harbor, the best ice cream around. Stroll the docks and slurp!
Coastal Cone & Parlor
1583 Spinnaker Dr
Hidden away at the Ventura Harbor, the best ice cream around. Stroll the docks and slurp!

Everything Else

Urgent care.
West Ventura Medical Clinic
133 West Santa Clara Street
Urgent care.
There is an ER there.
7 locals recommend
Community Memorial Hospital
147 N Brent St
7 locals recommend
There is an ER there.
Drug store.
Rite Aid
131 W Main St
Drug store.
Large grocery store.
45 locals recommend
Vons
6040 Telegraph Rd
45 locals recommend
Large grocery store.
Great restaurants, shopping, bars and ice cream! Mother's Beach is across the street.
109 locals recommend
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr
109 locals recommend
Great restaurants, shopping, bars and ice cream! Mother's Beach is across the street.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great dive bar with pool tables. Right on Main Street.
6 locals recommend
Star Lounge
343 E Main St
6 locals recommend
Great dive bar with pool tables. Right on Main Street.
Great bar close to the pier.
9 locals recommend
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S California St
9 locals recommend
Great bar close to the pier.
16 locals recommend
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main St
16 locals recommend
Organic!
7 locals recommend
Leashless Brewing
585 E Thompson Blvd
7 locals recommend
Organic!
Great food, huge selection of beers.
32 locals recommend
Barrelhouse 101
545 E Thompson Blvd
32 locals recommend
Great food, huge selection of beers.

Essentials

Lots of organics.
6 locals recommend
Ojai Valley Ranch Market
445 N Ventura Ave
6 locals recommend
Lots of organics.