Guidebook for Ventura
Drinks & Nightlife
Aloha Steakhouse
364 S California StGreat happy hour, right on the beach
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
1575 Spinnaker DrVentura's famous Comedy Club in the Harbor Village
Dargans Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 E Main StGreat Irish stout, good happy-hour prices
Food scene
There are many dining options in and around Ventura; here are a few of our faves
Lure Fish House
60 S California StExcellent seafood, good happy hour
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main StBest Indian food in California, they deliver right to our door
Taqueria Cuernavaca
1117 N Ventura AveGreat Mexican food just around the corner
Lalo's Fast Food
1580 N Ventura AveAwesome burritos just a five minute walk
Excellent, all-natural food, vegetarian/vegan options, great lunch
9 locals recommend
Nature's Grill & Juice Bar
566 E Main StExcellent, all-natural food, vegetarian/vegan options, great lunch
The Habit Burger Grill
487 E Thompson BlvdBest burgers, period.
Awesome fresh oysters and clams, farmed in Baja. The owner, Richard, is quite a character!
15 locals recommend
The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro StAwesome fresh oysters and clams, farmed in Baja. The owner, Richard, is quite a character!
Great seafood tacos and burritos, right on the pier. Live music in summer, sometimes
22 locals recommend
Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor BlvdGreat seafood tacos and burritos, right on the pier. Live music in summer, sometimes
Arts & Culture
Top artists from around the world perform here, check their website.
30 locals recommend
The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StTop artists from around the world perform here, check their website.
Bell Arts Factory
432 N Ventura AveLots of funky little galleries and studios in this area
Ventura County Museum of History & Art
100 E Main StSimply a must
Parks & Nature
Stunning views, lovely walk through several different botanical zones
46 locals recommend
Ventura Botanical Gardens
567 Poli StStunning views, lovely walk through several different botanical zones
Lovely beach, very good bbq facilities. Don't miss the Jolly Oyster located here
21 locals recommend
San Buenaventura State Beach
901 San Pedro StLovely beach, very good bbq facilities. Don't miss the Jolly Oyster located here
Emma Wood State Beach
California 1Great beaches, lovely bike path along the coast.
Sightseeing
Historic Father Serra Cross with excellent views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands
35 locals recommend
The Cross
Father Serra CrossHistoric Father Serra Cross with excellent views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands
Historic pier (originally built in 1872) extending 1982 feet out into the Pacific, the longest in California. Popular for fishing, sightseeing and walks. Great seafood tacos and burritos at the Beach House
99 locals recommend
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdHistoric pier (originally built in 1872) extending 1982 feet out into the Pacific, the longest in California. Popular for fishing, sightseeing and walks. Great seafood tacos and burritos at the Beach House
Harbor tours with Ventura Boat Rentals. The Village has lots of restaurants and shops. Fish market on Saturday mornings is great
109 locals recommend
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrHarbor tours with Ventura Boat Rentals. The Village has lots of restaurants and shops. Fish market on Saturday mornings is great
This well maintained bike path runs from Main Street, Ventura right up to Ojai through some stunning scenery and nature, with the odd oil well to bring you back to reality!
Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension)
Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension)This well maintained bike path runs from Main Street, Ventura right up to Ojai through some stunning scenery and nature, with the odd oil well to bring you back to reality!
Essentials
Red Barn Market
995 N Ventura AveGood fruit and veg, Mexican staples
Vons
6040 Telegraph RdEverything you need with excellent organic fruit and veg
Trader Joe's
103 S Mills RdTJ's is fantastic! Walmart is across the carpark
Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)
East Main StreetSaturday mornings just around the corner
Sunday mornings, great way to pass a Sunday am, pleasant drive, great produce, plenty of brunch spots
46 locals recommend
Ojai Certified Farmers' Market
300 E Matilija StSunday mornings, great way to pass a Sunday am, pleasant drive, great produce, plenty of brunch spots
For the more discerning shopper we do have Wholepaycheck nearby!
27 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
650 Town Center DrFor the more discerning shopper we do have Wholepaycheck nearby!
Lassen's Natural Foods & vitamins
4071 E Main StGreat variety of health foods and organic produce
Sprouts Farmers Market
1012 S Westlake BlvdHealthy-choice options, great sour-dough bread!
Getting Around
We are 5 minutes drive from the freeway but there are also public transport options, bike paths and we are walking distance from Main Street. Of course Uber/Lyft/Taxis are great for getting home
Ventura Raceway
10 W Harbor BlvdThe Pacific Surfliner from San Diego to Santa Barbara stops here
They will come and pick you up to rent a car and drop you back when you return it
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1050 E Thompson BlvdThey will come and pick you up to rent a car and drop you back when you return it
The River Trail runs right by this bike shop. Friendly, helpful staff, reasonable rates
12 locals recommend
Ventura Bike Depot, Inc.
239 W Main StThe River Trail runs right by this bike shop. Friendly, helpful staff, reasonable rates
Gold Coast Transit District
1901 Auto Center DriveBus routes and schedules. www.goldcoasttransit.org