Guidebook for Ventura
Food Scene
Great atmosphere and vibe, 1 block walking distance. Try the Filet Mignon Truffle Tacos or the Shrimp Gordito Burrito!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveGreat atmosphere and vibe, 1 block walking distance. Try the Filet Mignon Truffle Tacos or the Shrimp Gordito Burrito!
BEST fish and shrimp tacos in the area. You can bike there if you want. (Get your tacos "Brooklyn style" if you want a sweet chili fire sauce added in!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdBEST fish and shrimp tacos in the area. You can bike there if you want. (Get your tacos "Brooklyn style" if you want a sweet chili fire sauce added in!
Fun burger joint down the street.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward AveFun burger joint down the street.
Beautiful little Italian restaurant within a block - save this one for a nicer dinner out!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SPASSO Cucina Italiana
1140 S Seaward AveBeautiful little Italian restaurant within a block - save this one for a nicer dinner out!
Best local coffee shop in Ventura, on Main Street (along with tons of other fun places!). Get the Mexican Mocha!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palermo
321 E Main StBest local coffee shop in Ventura, on Main Street (along with tons of other fun places!). Get the Mexican Mocha!
Coffee a little closer to home. The owner makes a killer Iced Mocha - it actually has dark chocolate shavings mixed in instead of powder or syrup!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kay's Coffee Shop
1124 S Seaward AveCoffee a little closer to home. The owner makes a killer Iced Mocha - it actually has dark chocolate shavings mixed in instead of powder or syrup!
This is on the nicer end - amazing sea food and a great night out!
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lure Fish House
60 S California StThis is on the nicer end - amazing sea food and a great night out!
Taqueria Vallarta
278 E Main StAuthentic Mexican food in the heart of downtown Ventura.
Beautiful little coffee and confection shop with delicious empanadas made from scratch, along with other bakery delights.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marie Shannon Confections
27 S Chestnut StBeautiful little coffee and confection shop with delicious empanadas made from scratch, along with other bakery delights.
Beautiful atmosphere and KILLER BREAKFAST!! They have my favorite breakfast item of all time: Peanut Butter Banana Bacon French Toast Sandwich (with vanilla caramel syrup). Trust me on this one.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdBeautiful atmosphere and KILLER BREAKFAST!! They have my favorite breakfast item of all time: Peanut Butter Banana Bacon French Toast Sandwich (with vanilla caramel syrup). Trust me on this one.
A SoCal staple! If you're not from the land of In -N-Out, you need to try it. Walk away with a couple meals for around $10 and be totally delighted. Look up the secret menu lingo before going, too. :)
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
2070 E Harbor BlvdA SoCal staple! If you're not from the land of In -N-Out, you need to try it. Walk away with a couple meals for around $10 and be totally delighted. Look up the secret menu lingo before going, too. :)
This is a Healthy Meal Shake place. Choose from 40 flavor like mint chocolate chip, blueberry muffin, + raspberry cheesecake... They'll fill you up - it's a meal replacement shake!
Goodtimes Nutrition
2950 Johnson DrThis is a Healthy Meal Shake place. Choose from 40 flavor like mint chocolate chip, blueberry muffin, + raspberry cheesecake... They'll fill you up - it's a meal replacement shake!
Shopping
Cruise Main Street for some awesome thrift store finds - thrift stores here are amazing! Buffalo Exchange leads the pack, though - it's a higher end clothes resale shop.
Buffalo Exchange
532 E Main StCruise Main Street for some awesome thrift store finds - thrift stores here are amazing! Buffalo Exchange leads the pack, though - it's a higher end clothes resale shop.
Everything Else
The historic San Buenaventura Mission was founded on March 31, 1782; it offers cheap tours and is absolutely beautiful!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main StThe historic San Buenaventura Mission was founded on March 31, 1782; it offers cheap tours and is absolutely beautiful!
Drinks & Nightlife
While the downstairs hotel bar at the Crowne Plaza isn't stunning in itself, the outdoor seating section is to die for. The sound of waves rolling in, comfy chairs and fire pits, and pure relaxation.
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
450 E Harbor BlvdWhile the downstairs hotel bar at the Crowne Plaza isn't stunning in itself, the outdoor seating section is to die for. The sound of waves rolling in, comfy chairs and fire pits, and pure relaxation.
Bowling alley + awesome bar. This is a fun, new place that you should definitely see!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discovery Ventura
1888 E Thompson BlvdBowling alley + awesome bar. This is a fun, new place that you should definitely see!
This is pretty far compared to everything in Ventura, but if you want to see Santa Paula, this is an awesome atmosphere with great food and an excellent line up of drinks.
Garman's Restaurant & Irish Pub
932 E Main StThis is pretty far compared to everything in Ventura, but if you want to see Santa Paula, this is an awesome atmosphere with great food and an excellent line up of drinks.
Great spot downtown with 101 beers on tap!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrelhouse 101
545 E Thompson BlvdGreat spot downtown with 101 beers on tap!
This place is fun because they have great wine AND they encourage you to bring your own food. Comfy, fun atmosphere with lots of soft seating.
Vintura Tasting Room & Wine Rack
14 S California StThis place is fun because they have great wine AND they encourage you to bring your own food. Comfy, fun atmosphere with lots of soft seating.
Arts & Culture
Go crazy! Drive just under an hour away to one of the best six flags parks in the country. Seriously, it's amazing! Look up X2, Goliath, Tatsu, and Full Throttle for a sneak peek!
716 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain PkwyGo crazy! Drive just under an hour away to one of the best six flags parks in the country. Seriously, it's amazing! Look up X2, Goliath, Tatsu, and Full Throttle for a sneak peek!
This is a newer movie theater right downtown - it's close enough for a bike ride and has all the newest movies!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Century 10 Downtown
555 E Main StThis is a newer movie theater right downtown - it's close enough for a bike ride and has all the newest movies!
Beautiful old architecture, great music, and a Ventura classic. Check out what shows are coming through during your stay!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StBeautiful old architecture, great music, and a Ventura classic. Check out what shows are coming through during your stay!
Sightseeing
The beach by our house is great, so walk there if you'd like. If you want to go where the surfers and pier are, turn right out of the house and bike toward the bike path at the end of Pierpont.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Estatal San Buenaventura
901 San Pedro StThe beach by our house is great, so walk there if you'd like. If you want to go where the surfers and pier are, turn right out of the house and bike toward the bike path at the end of Pierpont.
Great place to bike and hang out, it's close to downtown, and it also has Beach House Tacos and Beach House Fish right on it!
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdGreat place to bike and hang out, it's close to downtown, and it also has Beach House Tacos and Beach House Fish right on it!