Ventura

Arroyo Verde Park

A great place for hiking, relaxing, volleyball, and children's birthday parties. You can get a great view of the ocean from the top of just about any hill in the park, or climb "The Wall", an infamously steep trail, if you want a challenge.

Bell Arts Factory

Created out of a historic mattress factory showroom. There are free children's programs that enhance young lives through the arts and provide a cultural revitalization of the Westside. There are also many talented resident artists in studios creating beautiful paintings, jewelry, sculptures, weavings, photographs and ceramics.

Mission San Buenaventura

Founded in 1782, it was the ninth and last California mission established by Father Serra. Church services, funerals, and weddings are still performed at the mission today. It was one of the most successfully irrigated of the missions, leading to plentiful orchards and vineyards. An original well stands in the back of the church, and a school for children is attached to the side. The Old Mission welcomes visitors daily from sunrise until sunset.

Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM, except for major holidays·$2

Museum of Ventura County

Collections include Chumash and other native American artefacts. $4.

Tue-Sun 11AM-5PM

Olivas Adobe

A 160-year-old adobe-style house with historical ties. The Adobe is rumored to be haunted. Tours are available.

Ventura City Hall

Ventura's striking neoclassical city hall building and an array of boutique shops.

Ventura County Fair

A fair event every year around the first week of August. Features live concerts, thrill rides, shows, pig racing, and more. Competitions are held among culinary arts, photography, fine arts, and livestock.

Busy Bee Cafe

This campy 1950s style diner on Main has become a Ventura landmark. Pop in for a root beer float, raspberry-lime rickey, hot fudge sundae or one of many classic American food favorites.

E.P. Foster Library

The E.P. Foster library has 24 public computers and features an extensive collection of "how to" art books. Ventura is also an art community and the library hosts permanent and rotating art collections by local artists. Families will enjoy visiting the second floor which is being transformed into a Children and Teen library.

Johnny's

On the Westside, at 176 N. Ventura Ave., just around the corner from Main Street. A Mexican food institution in Ventura. Try their famous shredded beef burritos prepared "three way"—meaning with beans, rice, and cheese!

Rubicon Theatre Company

The only regional professional live theatre in Ventura County. Rubicon Theatre Company in its ten year history has been the host to many stars of screen and stage including Susan Clark, Jack Lemmon, Ted Neeley, John Ritter, Linda Purl, Bruce Weitz, Stephanie Zimbalist, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. The Rubicon Theatre Company has enriched the city of Ventura with world-class performances as well as community enrichment.

Taj Cafe

One of the best Indian restaurants in Ventura. Dinner will set you back about 20 dollars a person.

The Sushi House

Small restaurant near the beach that serves up very fresh, tasty sushi.

Tony's Pizza

This is the best little pizza shack in town. It's perfect after surfing or hanging out at the beach. Also, the guy there will talk to you like he's known you for years. The pizza is thin crust style, and is very good.

Toppers Pizza

The best local pizza restaurant in town. Great for the family. Voted the best pizza two years consecutively by Ventura County Readers Poll. Big televisions and great salad bar.

Winchesters Bar and Grill

At the other end of old town. They have a large beer selection, and fabulous food! Quite a pickup joint, second only to Table 13.

Miniature Golf N'Stuff

located in Ventura

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

Good quality, fresh Mexican food.

Daily 11AM to 9PM

Surfing

You can visit spitcast to get the latest surf forecast.