Guidebook for Ventura
Sightseeing
Great place to people watch and do activities like walking/biking/jogging spot
99 locals recommend
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdGreat place to people watch and do activities like walking/biking/jogging spot
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrLots of shops & restaurants
Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau
101 S California StStop in here for any questions, maps, sightseeing options.
Downtown Ventura Harbor Trolley Stop
420 E Santa Clara StTake a free trolley to get around Ventura.
Marina Park
2950 Pierpont BlvdGreat park on the beach. Perfect for a BBQ.
Food Scene
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveFun atmosphere & Happy Hour
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdGreat restaurant with awesome outdoor seating. Walking distance
The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro StWanna shuck your own oysters...fun!
Great local brewery and delicious fish & chips. Outdoor seating with great people watching on Main Street.
16 locals recommend
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main StGreat local brewery and delicious fish & chips. Outdoor seating with great people watching on Main Street.
Discovery Ventura
1888 E Thompson BlvdGreat Happy Hour & has music & activities like bowling.
Allison's Country Cafe
3429 Telegraph RdDelicious breakfast spot!
In-N-Out Burger
2070 E Harbor BlvdA must try if you have not! Try it animal style:)
Nature's Grill & Juice Bar
566 E Main StGreat healthy options!
Meridians
2417 E Harbor BlvdQuick pizza/Italian takeout.
Subway
2409 E Harbor BlvdQuick sandwich takeout.
Midtown Cafe
2991 Loma Vista RdGreat pickup & go spot. Or sit and hang with a smoothie or coffee. Wifi
Himalaya Restaurant Ventura
35 W Main StDelicious Indian Food!
Great happy hour! Outside seating with Harbor Views.
64 locals recommend
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrGreat happy hour! Outside seating with Harbor Views.
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdGreat fish tacos!
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula RdGreat pizza & they deliver!
Lure Fish House
60 S California StGreat for seafood
Kay's Coffee Shop
1124 S Seaward AveSmall business coffee shop with outdoor seating.
Mary's Secret Garden
100 S Fir StGreat Vegan Spot
Great Happy Hour with delicious appetizers. Great location right on the Ventura Promenade (adjacent to Crowne Plaza). Outside Seating available
NOM Tequila Grill
450 East Harbor BoulevardGreat Happy Hour with delicious appetizers. Great location right on the Ventura Promenade (adjacent to Crowne Plaza). Outside Seating available
Delicious Restaurant! Easily accessible down Harbor on Beach in Oxnard.
45 locals recommend
Mrs. Olson's Coffee Hut
2800 Harbor BlvdDelicious Restaurant! Easily accessible down Harbor on Beach in Oxnard.
Great coffee & tea. Try the lavender tea with honey!
21 locals recommend
Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor BlvdGreat coffee & tea. Try the lavender tea with honey!
The Ranch House
102 Besant RdA cool getaway
Aloha Steakhouse
364 S California StRight on the Ventura Promenade
Sicily By Gino
563 East Main StreetAuthentic Italian
Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson BlvdVentura Staple
NoSo Social Cafe
205 N Signal StGreat place if you are traveling to Ojai
Essentials
Closest grocery store for your convenience. Also has a Redbox to rents DVD's.
45 locals recommend
Vons
6040 Telegraph RdClosest grocery store for your convenience. Also has a Redbox to rents DVD's.
Trader Joe's
103 S Mills RdGreat specialty store. Many items to grab & go.
Shopping
Pacific View
3301 E Main StClosest Mall
Patagonia
235 W Santa Clara StGreat for outdoor wear
There is one closer that won't come up here. On the corner of Harbor & Seaward
14 locals recommend
Starbucks
2453 E Harbor BlvdThere is one closer that won't come up here. On the corner of Harbor & Seaward
Everything Else
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1050 E Thompson BlvdCar Rental option
ventura Beach House
Sister restaurant to Beach House Tacos on Pier
Ventura Raceway
10 W Harbor BlvdGreat option to get to home. Less than 2 miles from home.
Ventura Bike Depot, Inc.
239 W Main StBike Rental option
Arts & Culture
Closest movie theatre. Park in back lots so you don't have to pay for paring.
14 locals recommend
Century 10 Downtown
555 E Main StClosest movie theatre. Park in back lots so you don't have to pay for paring.
Holds Ventura County Fair each summer. Also hosts different shows & markets throughout year.
33 locals recommend
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 W Harbor BlvdHolds Ventura County Fair each summer. Also hosts different shows & markets throughout year.
Variety of shops, restaurants, movie theatre, & Whole Foods.
61 locals recommend
The Collection at Riverpark
2751 Park View CtVariety of shops, restaurants, movie theatre, & Whole Foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Fiore
66 S California StGreat ambiance & on certain days has live music
805 Bar & Grilled Cheese
1575 Spinnaker DrAt the Ventura Harbor