Guidebook for Ventura
Essentials
Specialty groceries & great pick up and go options for a beach day. Large wine selection.
51 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
103 S Mills RdSpecialty groceries & great pick up and go options for a beach day. Large wine selection.
Vons
6040 Telegraph RdClosest grocery store including Redbox so you can rent DVD's.
Shopping
Pacific View
3301 E Main StThe closest mall with all the major stores.
Variety of restaurants & stores including Whole Foods.
61 locals recommend
The Collection at Riverpark
2751 Park View CtVariety of restaurants & stores including Whole Foods.
Patagonia
235 W Santa Clara StGreat store for outdoor wear
Food Scene
Midtown Cafe
2991 Loma Vista RdGreat place for coffee, smoothies, salads. Also serves breakfast. Outdoor seating.
Meridians
2417 E Harbor BlvdItalian eatery with delivery and easy grab and go.
In-N-Out Burger
2070 E Harbor BlvdA must try if you have not! Try it animal style.
Great tacos at Ventura Beach Tacos on the pier. The Beach House is the sister restaurant across the way.
ventura Beach House
Great tacos at Ventura Beach Tacos on the pier. The Beach House is the sister restaurant across the way.
Nature's Grill & Juice Bar
566 E Main StAwesome fresh food and smoothies & juice.
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main StGreat local brewery and delicious fish & chips.
Himalaya Restaurant Ventura
35 W Main StFantastic & authentic Indian Food.
Great for breakfast & lunch. Never tried dinner but I'm sure it is also good. Beautiful outdoor patio.
65 locals recommend
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdGreat for breakfast & lunch. Never tried dinner but I'm sure it is also good. Beautiful outdoor patio.
Great Happy Hour and if you sit outside you have Harbor Views.
64 locals recommend
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrGreat Happy Hour and if you sit outside you have Harbor Views.
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula RdAwesome pizza & has delivery!
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdGreat fish tacos!
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveFun spot! Walking distance.
Subway
2409 E Harbor BlvdQuick grab & go sandwiches
Allison's Country Cafe
3429 Telegraph RdAwesome breakfast!
The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro StSuper fun to shuck your own oysters!
Starbucks
2453 E Harbor BlvdCoffee
Kay's Coffee Shop
1124 S Seaward AveSmall business coffee shop with outdoor seating
Lure Fish House
60 S California StGreat seafood restaurant.
NOM Tequila Grill
450 East Harbor BoulevardGreat Happy Hour & Appetizers. Awesome location on Ventura Promenade.
Mary's Secret Garden
100 S Fir StGreat Vegan option
Delicious Restaurant near the beach in Oxnard. Very quick drive down Harbor.
45 locals recommend
Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut
2800 Harbor BlvdDelicious Restaurant near the beach in Oxnard. Very quick drive down Harbor.
Great small business with great coffee & tea. Try the lavender tea with honey!
21 locals recommend
Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor BlvdGreat small business with great coffee & tea. Try the lavender tea with honey!
Aloha Steakhouse
364 S California StRight on the Ventura Promenade
Sicily By Gino
563 East Main StreetAuthentic Italian
NoSo Social Cafe
205 N Signal StGreat coffee place in Ojai
Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson BlvdA local Ventura staple
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool vibe with a good Happy Hour. You can also play games like bowling.
26 locals recommend
Discovery Ventura
1888 E Thompson BlvdCool vibe with a good Happy Hour. You can also play games like bowling.
Cafe Fiore
66 S California StItalian Restaurant with live music
The Ranch House
102 Besant RdCool place if you make it to Ojai
805 Bar & Grilled Cheese
1575 Spinnaker DrFun spot on the Harbor
Everything Else
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrVariety of Restaurants & Shops
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1050 E Thompson BlvdRental Car option
Trolley Plaza
421 S Ventura RdLocal trolley that will take you all over Ventura.
Ventura Raceway
10 W Harbor BlvdGreat option and this stop is about 2 miles from house.
Ventura Bike Depot, Inc.
239 W Main StBike rental option
United States Postal Service
360 N Ventura AveClosest post office
Arts & Culture
Fair during the summer. Yet also has different markets and shows throughout the year.
33 locals recommend
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 W Harbor BlvdFair during the summer. Yet also has different markets and shows throughout the year.
Closest movie theatre. Park in lots behind so you don't have to pay for parking.
14 locals recommend
Century 10 Downtown
555 E Main StClosest movie theatre. Park in lots behind so you don't have to pay for parking.
Sightseeing
Marina Park
2950 Pierpont BlvdGreat park on the beach. Great spot for BBQ's.
Worth a stop in to see what is happening during your stay. They can help with any tours to the Islands, whale watching, etc.
Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau
101 S California StWorth a stop in to see what is happening during your stay. They can help with any tours to the Islands, whale watching, etc.