Jen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Rincon Point
172 Rincon Point RoadThis is our favorite beach for so many reasons. It never disappoints.
Leo Carrillo State Beach
35000 Pacific Coast HwyA fun beach at low tide.
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura BlvdIf you like to shop, its pretty big
Take a right about a mile down Santa Rosa Road. Turn right and drive all the way back. Good for easy walks and a little more challenging hikes.
Santa Rosa Valley Park
10241 Hill Canyon RdTake a right about a mile down Santa Rosa Road. Turn right and drive all the way back. Good for easy walks and a little more challenging hikes.
Skydive Coastal California
478 Post StFor the adventurous.
These trips can be amazing. Unforgetable. They take you out to one of the Channel Islands and back. Take dramamine and Natural Ginger Tummydrops just incase you hit choppy water.
The visitor's center has a great video about the islands that the loop.
Channel Islands Dolphin Adventures
3600 Harbor BlvdThese trips can be amazing. Unforgetable. They take you out to one of the Channel Islands and back. Take dramamine and Natural Ginger Tummydrops just incase you hit choppy water.
The visitor's center has a great video about the islands that the loop.
A great little visitor's center if you are out for a trip to the islands for whale and dolphin watching.
14 locals recommend
The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker DrA great little visitor's center if you are out for a trip to the islands for whale and dolphin watching.
Lake Casitas Recreation Area
11311 Santa Ana RoadFun water park on hot Sumer days.
Classic Malibu beach. You can park along PCH if you want to skip the parking fee. Just be extra careful.
299 locals recommend
Zuma Beach
Classic Malibu beach. You can park along PCH if you want to skip the parking fee. Just be extra careful.
Aubergine Emporium
4371 Valley Fair StMy favorite local place to go for antiques.
In-N-Out Burger
1316 Ventura BlvdA local favorite. Great to grab after the beac in Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard
My favorite place for a massage. Beware the zero gravity chair for a pedicure. It is almost impossible not to fall asleep and wake up to painted toes.
ME SPA
1555 Simi Town Center WayMy favorite place for a massage. Beware the zero gravity chair for a pedicure. It is almost impossible not to fall asleep and wake up to painted toes.
Food scene
We consider this the best pizza in town. They have an amazing salad bar, but it has been down since covid hit.
75 locals recommend
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula RdWe consider this the best pizza in town. They have an amazing salad bar, but it has been down since covid hit.
If you want some bagels, this is the place. They also have great meals and desserts.
7 locals recommend
Old New York Deli & Bakery Co
4972 Verdugo WayIf you want some bagels, this is the place. They also have great meals and desserts.
Snapper Jack's Taco Shack
4850 Santa Rosa RdFavorite fish tacos.
Private planes fly in to visit. It's pretty cool. Yummy food. Nice outdoor atmosphere. A menu that will make everyone happy.
17 locals recommend
Waypoint Cafe
325 Durley AvenuePrivate planes fly in to visit. It's pretty cool. Yummy food. Nice outdoor atmosphere. A menu that will make everyone happy.
Rolling Pin Donuts
2153 Las Posas RdIt's a Camarillo thing.
Camarillo Farmers Market
2220 Ventura BlvdSaturdays 8:00-12:00
Lure Fish House
60 S California StBest seafood in town.
Manhattan of Camarillo
5800 Santa Rosa RdBest margarita. The Silver Shaker
Adolfo Grill & Daily Bar
67 East Daily DriveBest fries.
City/town information
They have closed off Main Street for the restaurants to open outside. There are several breweries in town.
49 locals recommend
Ventura
They have closed off Main Street for the restaurants to open outside. There are several breweries in town.
Neighborhoods
Ojai
An artist enclave with some fun shops and eateries. It's a good day trip.
Santa Barbara Downtown
Such a pretty town. Too much to do there to list.