Ventura
lodging

recreation:

biking & rentals

boating

camping

cruises

fishing

beaches

surfing

hiking

Ojai Bike Path

wineries

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Channel Islands National Park

Los Padres National Forest

Point Mugu State Park

Emma Wood State Beach

Sespe Wilderness

Dick Smith Wilderness

Lake Casitas Recreation Area

Santa Clara River

Ventura Botanical Gardens

Ventura Parks

description:
Beach city, N of Los Angeles & Malibu; Nice renovated downtown scene with shops, restaurants, & nightlife. Boat access to the Channel Islands, from Ventura Harbor

nearby towns:

Oxnard

Ojai

Port Hueneme

Carpinteria

Camarillo

Santa Paula

local links:

Ventura Chamber of Commerce
801 South Victoria Ave. Suite #200 Ventura, CA 93003
805-643-7222
https://venturachamber.com/

Lassens Market
Mission San Buenaventura
CORBA - Mountain Bike Club
Los Padres Forest Watch
Dick Smith Wilderness Map
Santa Clara River Conservancy
McConnell's Fine Ice Cream
The Cave Wine Bar
Ventura County Fair
Anacapa Brewing
Ventura Coast Brewing Company
Rice Thai Cuisine
Calico Cat Bookshop
Cajun Kitchen Cafe
County of Ventura California
City of Ventura, CA
Ventura Winery List
Lake Casitas Fishing Map
Los Padres Forest Topo Atlas