Timeline
16:10
Eat tacos at Pierpont Tacos before the crowds gather. The hours are seasonal, so check if it is open.
16:50
Walk to San Buenaventura State Beach. Find a spot on the sand with a clear view toward the WSW.
17:10
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. The sky will turn orange and purple over the water.
17:40
End the evening with a drink or late dinner at Duke's. It stays open until 21:00 on weekdays and 21:00 on weekends.
Local tip
The beach entrance is at 901 Pedro Street. Parking can fill up near sunset, so arrive early enough to secure a spot.
Check before you go
- Pierpont Tacos hours vary by season: Jan-Feb and Sep-Dec are 09:00-19:00, while Mar-Aug are 09:00-21:00.
- Duke's is open 11:00-21:00 Mon-Fri and 08:00-21:00 Sat-Sun.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ventura (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).