Ventura, California
Located in the Central Coast of California
Photo: Ventura Harbor, photo by Lisa. D. Smith
About Ventura, California
Known as San Buenaventura, the "city of
good fortune", Ventura is a pleasant mix of a small coastal town,
history, shopping, wineries, dining and fun.
The waterfront district and beaches are
the shining jewel in Ventura's crown. Stretching from Seaside Park
to Ventura Harbor, the area's beachfront includes surf breaks, a
historic pier and promenade, San Buenaventura State Beach, the
Seaward Avenue Beach District, several parks, miles of scenic bike
paths, and a thriving marina.
Ventura Harbor Village is the heart of
coastal Ventura County. You can book cruises through the harbor or
to the Channel Islands, take sailing lessons, rent a peddle boat or
kayak, or simply enjoy a few hours by the sea.
The 36-horse carousel and arcade games are sure to delight the kids,
and the whole family will enjoy the art galleries, specialty shops,
café bakery, ice cream parlor and restaurants serving the freshest
locally caught seafood. Special weekend events at Harbor Village
include, weekend concerts and other scheduled events.
Ventura really has something for everyone....an ideal romantic
getaway, a nature lovers paradise, and the perfect family vacation
spot.
Attractions & Activities
Channel Islands National Park
- comprises five of the eight Channel Islands off the Southern
California coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and,
Santa Barbara Island. Often referred to as the "American Galapagos"
because it is home to more than 2,000 species of plants and
animals-145 of which are unique to the islands and found nowhere
else on earth. Experts as well as tourists from around the world
visit the islands to observe nature in its most spectacular form.
The waters of the Channel are also teeming with life, including
dolphins, whales, seals, and thousands of sea birds.
Albinger Archaelogical Museum -
113 E. Main St.Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: 805-658-4728
Dudley House Museum
- Corner of Ashwood and Loma Vista Streets, Ventura, CA 93006
Phone: 805-642-3345
J. Comstock Fire Museum
- Figueroa Plaza, Figueroa and Santa Clara streets
Ventura, CA 93001 Phone: 805-658-4728
Otis Chandler Car
Museum - 1421 Emerson Ave. Oxnard, CA
93033
Phone: 805-486-5929
Pierpont Inn Museum
- 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura, CA 93001 Phone: 805-643-6144
The Murphy Auto Museum
- 2340 Palma Dr., Ste. 104,Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: 805-654-0731
Ventura County Museum of
History & Art - 100 E. Main St. Ventura,
CA 93001 Phone: 805-653-0323
Visitor,
Relocation and Community Information
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau -
Phone: 1-800-333-2989, 805-648-2075,
Fax:805-648-2150, 89 South California Street, Suite C,
Ventura, California USA 93001
Articles & Interviews
Ghosts of Ventura
National Study
Names Ventura as A Top “Walker-Friendly Urban Area”
