Ventura Guidebook for Armada Guests!
Food scene
Absolutely one of the best breakfast and lunch places in Ventura. The line gets long on weekends so be sure to get there early! They are not open for dinner.
28 locals recommend
Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StAbsolutely one of the best breakfast and lunch places in Ventura. The line gets long on weekends so be sure to get there early! They are not open for dinner.
Grab a Caribbean cocktail before you head out for fun downtown. The food at Rumfish is 2nd to none as well.
33 locals recommend
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm StGrab a Caribbean cocktail before you head out for fun downtown. The food at Rumfish is 2nd to none as well.
Amazing Mexican food from an amazing family business. Try the El Pastor burrito or the mushroom tacos!
10 locals recommend
Taqueria Cuernavaca
1117 N Ventura AveAmazing Mexican food from an amazing family business. Try the El Pastor burrito or the mushroom tacos!
Tatiana's Coffee & Tea
2470 E Main StBest Americano in town. Try the Red Eye if you are really needing a fix. :)
Don't be deterred by a little manual labor, the pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are amazing.
A great option for families looking to save a little $$ on dinner. Pick up your pizza and bake it yourself!
Valentino's Take & Bake Pizza
2292 East Main StreetDon't be deterred by a little manual labor, the pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are amazing.
A great option for families looking to save a little $$ on dinner. Pick up your pizza and bake it yourself!
What's better than pizza & a beer? Be sure to try the hot wings!
9 locals recommend
Transmission Brewing
1098 East Front StreetWhat's better than pizza & a beer? Be sure to try the hot wings!
The local brewery generally has a food truck & is playing music on weekends.
9 locals recommend
MadeWest Brewing Company
1744 Donlon StThe local brewery generally has a food truck & is playing music on weekends.
The one on Colt street has a massive yard to play in while you tackle the Chief Peak. The one downtown is much smaller but also great.
44 locals recommend
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdThe one on Colt street has a massive yard to play in while you tackle the Chief Peak. The one downtown is much smaller but also great.
Fresh fish, strong drinks, great views and excellent service. What else could you ask for?
51 locals recommend
Sea Fresh Channel Islands
3550 Harbor BlvdFresh fish, strong drinks, great views and excellent service. What else could you ask for?
Two Trees Restaurant and Taps
7822 Telegraph RdTry the Mocajete with a Modelo michelada
Cafe 126
11033 Citrus DriveBest fried chicken and strawberry pancakes in town.
Hidden gem in nearby Santa Paula. Delicious Cajun food and homemade pies!!
6 locals recommend
Rabalais' Bistro
861 E Main StHidden gem in nearby Santa Paula. Delicious Cajun food and homemade pies!!
Sightseeing
An amazing short hike (~2-3 miles) of flat walking with a brewery at the halfway point! Ocean views throughout and even a seal rookery if you want to see some wildlife. Keep an eye out for large gopher snakes too...
21 locals recommend
Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
5905 Carpinteria AveAn amazing short hike (~2-3 miles) of flat walking with a brewery at the halfway point! Ocean views throughout and even a seal rookery if you want to see some wildlife. Keep an eye out for large gopher snakes too...
Arroyo Verde Park
Foothill RoadGreat short hikes in the foothills of Ventura.
Sycamore Canyon Trailhead
Sycamore Canyon TrailheadHiking and mountain biking trails with full views of Malibu and Hueneme
Sports/Activities
Grassroots Yoga
2280 E Main StRelaxing Yoga led by excellent instructors.
Harmon Canyon Preserve
7511 Foothill RdGreat hiking, mountain biking & running trails.
County Line Beach
Great spot for surfing and kite surfing
Rincon Beach
Queen of the coast