Sightseeing
Grant Park
398 Ferro DrGreat Views! Walking & Driving
Go Kart Racing in the parking lot, Flea Market on Wednesday mornings, adjacent to beaches, boardwalk/promenade. AND fairgrounds in late August!
33 locals recommend
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 W Harbor BlvdGo Kart Racing in the parking lot, Flea Market on Wednesday mornings, adjacent to beaches, boardwalk/promenade. AND fairgrounds in late August!
Seaside Wilderness Park
Group Campground and beach nearby.
Fantastic short hike behind city hall with epic island and city views!
11 locals recommend
Ventura City Hall
501 Poli StFantastic short hike behind city hall with epic island and city views!
Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker DrTo the Channel Islands you go!
Take a train up the coast to Grover Beach or down to LA for some more adventures!
21 locals recommend
Ventura Raceway
10 W Harbor BlvdTake a train up the coast to Grover Beach or down to LA for some more adventures!
Everything Else
Memorial Park
South Crimea StreetHave a picnic, read a book, watch the sailboats, run in circles!
Shopping
The Wharf
980 E Front StCowboy attire!
Essentials
Great meats, cheeses, beer & wine selection as well as fresh baked goods and a small lounge!
North Santa Cruz Street
North Santa Cruz StreetGreat meats, cheeses, beer & wine selection as well as fresh baked goods and a small lounge!
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
Closes grocery store to us other than Santa Cruz Market.
Entertainment & Activities
Arroyo Verde Park
Foothill RoadTons of grass, hiking trails & playgrounds for all ages!
Great Seaside park for the kiddos! It even has a zip-line from a pirate ship, picnic tables and charcoal grills. Tons of grass to play frisbee & catch
36 locals recommend
Marina Park
2950 Pierpont BlvdGreat Seaside park for the kiddos! It even has a zip-line from a pirate ship, picnic tables and charcoal grills. Tons of grass to play frisbee & catch
Food Scene
Seafood on the pier, for a faster bite try beachside tacos on the other side of the pier.
14 locals recommend
Beach House Fish
668 E Harbor BlvdSeafood on the pier, for a faster bite try beachside tacos on the other side of the pier.
Farmer and the Cook
339 W El Roblar DrFor great organic fresh food try this place!
Amazing food for every meal of the day. Literally the only place we go to eat out. Great outdoor patio
65 locals recommend
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdAmazing food for every meal of the day. Literally the only place we go to eat out. Great outdoor patio
CAFÉ ZACK
1095 E Thompson BlvdHigher End dining experience in cute little house.
Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson BlvdFamous pizza place, great thin crust.
Sandbox coffeehouse
204 E Thompson BlvdRight near the beach! and across the street from tonys pizzeria
Palermo Italian Restaurant
1751 E Main StGreat pizza nearby!
Arts & Culture
Century 10 Downtown
555 E Main StWalk downtown and catch a flick.