132-acre park with hiking trails, open grass areas, a nature center, and playgrounds
Channel your inner Laurel, and start the weekend with a hike! The website below has different length options. Remember it could get hot out, wear sunscreen and bring water.
Cute spot for a coffee and a small bite
Local brewing company close to downtown Ventura. Check out their rotating food trucks.
Family-owned local breakfast spot.
Good spot for seafood - Lunch and Dinner options.
Gourmet small plates, sandwiches & wines in a rustic-chic setting with a small upscale market.
Drinks, eats, plus views of the Pacific. A local brewery, MadeWest, has a tap house above the restaurant as well.
Known for dolphin viewings and a great spot for sunset watching, Emma Wood State Beach Emma Wood State Beach is a popular beach for locals to spend an afternoon hanging out.
Major bike trails to mention are the California Coastal Trail, a four-mile beachfront route to Carpenteria; The Ojai Valley Trail, a 15-mile route along the Ventura River inland to Ojai with stunning views of the Los Padres Mountains; and The Ventura Beach Promenade, an easy-going ride along the coastline passing the pier and state beaches.