Points of Interest
San Buenaventura's rich history is evident in the downtown's Mission San Buenaventura, museums and architecture. The colorful shops, galleries, coffeehouses and restaurants of the area are evidence of a downtown renaissance. The fishing pier, promenade and beaches are all within walking distance
Ventura Harbor is home to a picturesque seaside "village" with unique shops and restaurants. Stroll the dockside walkways, take a cruise, visit the headquarters of Channel Islands National Park, or simply sit back and take in the views of one of California's most beautiful harbors.
Stretching from the Ventura Fairgrounds to Ventura Harbor, Ventura's Beachfront incorporates a wide variety of attractions including Surfer's Point, Ventura's Pier and Promenade, San Buenaventura State Beach, the Seaward Avenue Beach District, Marina Park and miles of scenic bike paths.
The perfect place to stroll or fish and take in the Pacific, the historic Ventura Pier is the longest wooden pier in California.
San Buenaventura State Beach is two miles of uncrowded beachfront with picnic areas, BBQs, snack bar and summer bike rentals.
A slice of the classic California beach town is Seaward Avenue Beach District. A popular local spot with unique shops and dining, all just a short walk to the waters edge.
Ventura offers an extensive network of bike paths including a stretch of several miles of separate bike right-of-way running directly along the beachfront.