Things to do in Ventura

Activities, attractions and tours

Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park showing rocky coastline and general coastal views
Channel Islands National Park which includes kayaking or canoeing, general coastal views and a pebble beach
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Ventura Harbor featuring a river or creek, sailing and a bay or harbor

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What to do in Ventura


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Areas of Ventura

Ventura showing a sunset

Downtown Ventura

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ventura, San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura City Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ventura
A panoramic view from the bronze mermaid statue at Soter's Point. The place was just a strip of rocky breakwater area until it was developed a few years back. Now park goers and visitors frequent the once neglected place.

Pierpont Bay

If you're spending some time in Pierpont Bay, Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Pierpont Bay
Amazing Napoleon!  Basil pesto over smoked mozzarella over heirloom tomato over Portobello mushroom over potato au gratin over spinach!  Love the dog friendly outdoor patio.

Midtown

Midtown might not have many top sights, but Ventura City Beach and Ventura Harbor are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown
Ventura Harbor which includes a bay or harbor, a river or creek and sailing

Ventura Harbor Village

While visiting Ventura Harbor Village, you might make a stop by sights like Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands National Park.

Ventura Harbor Village
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East End

Though East End might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Golf N' Stuff and Pacific View Mall.

East End
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Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westside and surrounding area, you can visit San Buenaventura Mission and Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Westside