Guidebook for Ventura
Food Scene
They have thee best spicy chais and coffee. Grab a cup in the morning and walk the beach.
11 locals recommend
Kay's Coffee Shop
1124 S Seaward AveThey have thee best spicy chais and coffee. Grab a cup in the morning and walk the beach.
Pack a picnic with some white wine and walk down to the Jolly Oyster for some fresh oysters on the beach. There is also a place to rent bikes afterwards.
15 locals recommend
The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro StPack a picnic with some white wine and walk down to the Jolly Oyster for some fresh oysters on the beach. There is also a place to rent bikes afterwards.
Fro-yo dangerously close to the house. Grab all the toppings you want.
6 locals recommend
Surf N Yogurt
1038 S Seaward AveFro-yo dangerously close to the house. Grab all the toppings you want.
If you want some good greek food on the water head to the harbor. There are plenty of other shops and spots to try.
11 locals recommend
The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood
1583 Spinnaker DrIf you want some good greek food on the water head to the harbor. There are plenty of other shops and spots to try.
My new favorite restaurant in town. Get the table outside by the fire.
33 locals recommend
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm StMy new favorite restaurant in town. Get the table outside by the fire.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Saloon Ventura
456 E Main StThey usually have live music and a nice crowd.
You'll never see anything like it. An old house attached to an outdoor club. Always a good time.
12 locals recommend
Tavern
211 E Santa Clara StYou'll never see anything like it. An old house attached to an outdoor club. Always a good time.
Amazing martinis in an old town favorite. Also delicious steaks if you want to have dinner.
Sportsman Restaurant
53 S California StAmazing martinis in an old town favorite. Also delicious steaks if you want to have dinner.
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdMy all time favorite beer and place to hang out.
It's around the corner from my place. Pure convenience and an awesome happy hour on Sundays. Hang out outside on the patio.
46 locals recommend
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveIt's around the corner from my place. Pure convenience and an awesome happy hour on Sundays. Hang out outside on the patio.
Sightseeing
Surfers Point at Seaside Park
Shoreline DriveCheck out this famous surf spot.
Parks & Nature
Park your car behind city hall and walk 30 minutes up to this beautiful lookout point. On Sundays there is a 9:30 am donation based yoga class overlooking the view of the ocean and all of Ventura.
29 locals recommend
Grant Park
398 Ferro DrPark your car behind city hall and walk 30 minutes up to this beautiful lookout point. On Sundays there is a 9:30 am donation based yoga class overlooking the view of the ocean and all of Ventura.
Along with sporting fields there are some wonderful hiking trails.
24 locals recommend
Arroyo Verde Park
Foothill RoadAlong with sporting fields there are some wonderful hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
See who's playing while you're in town. Some great musicians come through this beautiful old theatre.
30 locals recommend
The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StSee who's playing while you're in town. Some great musicians come through this beautiful old theatre.
Essentials
Vons
6040 Telegraph RdEverything you could possibly need, plus a pharmacy.
Shopping
Patagonia
235 W Santa Clara StSee the headquarters and the original shed out back where it all began.