Guidebook for Ventura

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Guidebook for Ventura

Food Scene

Fantastic fresh seafood directly on the beach. Open weekends only. Otherwise, head over to Lure Fish House.
15 locals recommend
The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro St
15 locals recommend
Fantastic fresh seafood directly on the beach. Open weekends only. Otherwise, head over to Lure Fish House.
Best seafood in town outside of the Jolly Oyster.
164 locals recommend
Lure Fish House
60 S California St
164 locals recommend
Best seafood in town outside of the Jolly Oyster.
Great coffee and pastries!
8 locals recommend
Prospect Coffee Roasters
92 S Laurel St
8 locals recommend
Great coffee and pastries!
Best pastries in town!
Café du Suro
375 E Main St
Best pastries in town!
Beautiful outdoor breakfast spot just 2 blocks away!
65 locals recommend
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson Blvd
65 locals recommend
Beautiful outdoor breakfast spot just 2 blocks away!
Featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" this is a local Ventura favorite that's always hopping.
28 locals recommend
Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main St
28 locals recommend
Featured on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" this is a local Ventura favorite that's always hopping.
Great healthy food!
9 locals recommend
Nature's Grill & Juice Bar
566 E Main St
9 locals recommend
Great healthy food!
Reliably good sushi just walking distance away.
7 locals recommend
Koba Sushi
2026 E Main St
7 locals recommend
Reliably good sushi just walking distance away.
Yegads. They have the BEST ever sticky buns- only available every on Sunday, so check their website. Otherwise, they have wonderful small batch goodies, both vegan, gluten free and regular awesomeness.
Sticky Fingers Baking Company
2016 E Main St
Yegads. They have the BEST ever sticky buns- only available every on Sunday, so check their website. Otherwise, they have wonderful small batch goodies, both vegan, gluten free and regular awesomeness.
Great breakfast and nice outdoor seating.
9 locals recommend
Marie Shannon Confections
27 S Chestnut St
9 locals recommend
Great breakfast and nice outdoor seating.
Amazing wine (French owner) and a really wonderful hidden outside patio for good dining.
7 locals recommend
Barrel 33
1067 E Thompson Blvd
7 locals recommend
Amazing wine (French owner) and a really wonderful hidden outside patio for good dining.
Excellent food and date location. On the expensive side. Tiny space, so make a reservation if possible or call ahead.
13 locals recommend
CAFÉ ZACK
1095 E Thompson Blvd
13 locals recommend
Excellent food and date location. On the expensive side. Tiny space, so make a reservation if possible or call ahead.
Favorite happy hour! It has beautiful outside dining and the food and drinks are wonderful.
33 locals recommend
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm St
33 locals recommend
Favorite happy hour! It has beautiful outside dining and the food and drinks are wonderful.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best pizza in town with fabulous choice of local micro-brews.
18 locals recommend
Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main St
18 locals recommend
Best pizza in town with fabulous choice of local micro-brews.
One of the best So Cal brewery with a great vibe.
44 locals recommend
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson Blvd
44 locals recommend
One of the best So Cal brewery with a great vibe.