Timeline
08:30
Grab a coffee at Palermo. It opens at 07:00, so 08:30 is a calm time to enjoy a quiet moment before the day gets busy.
08:41
Ventura Vinnie Sea Monster of the Bay
Walk 11 minutes to see the Ventura Vinnie Sea Monster. This large sculpture made of palm fronds and a dragon head is a quirky local landmark. It is free to view at any time.
08:46
Walk 5 minutes north to Plaza Park. As the oldest park in Ventura, it holds historic landmarks and offers a peaceful spot to rest and reflect on the morning.
Local tip
Palermo is open Su-Th 07:00-18:00, Fr 07:00-19:00, and Sa 07:00-20:00. Plaza Park is a public space with no specific closing time, but it is best enjoyed during daylight hours.
Check before you go
- Palermo opens at 07:00, so you can start your coffee early if you prefer.
- The walk from Palermo to the Sea Monster takes about 11 minutes.
- The walk from the Sea Monster to Plaza Park takes about 5 minutes.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ventura (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).