Ventura
Ventura is a city of 111,000 people (2020) in Ventura County, a region of California's Central Coast. Ventura mixes old charm with new modern facilities to blend a rich and wonderful background to living.
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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.
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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
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Museum of Ventura County
Collections include Chumash and other native American artefacts. $4.
Tue-Sun 11AM-5PM
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Olivas Adobe
A 160-year-old adobe-style house with historical ties. The Adobe is rumored to be haunted. Tours are available.
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Ventura City Hall
Ventura's striking neoclassical city hall building and an array of boutique shops.
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