Guidebook for Ventura
Food Scene
Tasty and modern breakfast/brunch café, walking distance from Condo with: fancy local pour-over coffee, veggie and vegan options, wifi and hip cool vibe
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Harvest Cafe
175 S Ventura AveTasty and modern breakfast/brunch café, walking distance from Condo with: fancy local pour-over coffee, veggie and vegan options, wifi and hip cool vibe
Delicious Himalayan Food. Closest Restaurant to Condo! Family owned!
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Himalaya Restaurant Ventura
35 W Main StDelicious Himalayan Food. Closest Restaurant to Condo! Family owned!
Fantastic seafoods here, the varied seating options include: bar, patio tables, family booths, and a private room.
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Lure Fish House
60 S California StFantastic seafoods here, the varied seating options include: bar, patio tables, family booths, and a private room.
Tipps Thai Cuisine
512 E Main StServing Venturans Delicious Thai food since 1983.
El Asadero
920 N Ventura Aveamazing authentic Mexican Food, Muy Sabrosa.
Capriccio Inc.
298 E Main Sta casual Italian eaterie the locals love
Delicious Vegan & Veggie cuisine, Gigantic bowls of Vibrant Salads.
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Nature's Grill & Juice Bar
566 E Main StDelicious Vegan & Veggie cuisine, Gigantic bowls of Vibrant Salads.
Local Coffee Shop in dark wood tones. Free Wifi, indoor and outdoor seating.
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Palermo
321 E Main StLocal Coffee Shop in dark wood tones. Free Wifi, indoor and outdoor seating.
Snapper Jacks Taco Shack
533 E Main StCheap Tacos on Main Street
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdDelicious Fish Tacos. Best in area.
They serve char-broiled food here, fast and to-go service. I recommend the Albacore Sandwich.
The Habit Burger Grill
487 E Thompson BlvdThey serve char-broiled food here, fast and to-go service. I recommend the Albacore Sandwich.
Quick Pizza by the slice, or you can wait for a made-to-order meal. They serve soda and they have a liquor license.
Jimmy’s Slice
586 E Main StQuick Pizza by the slice, or you can wait for a made-to-order meal. They serve soda and they have a liquor license.
Busy restaurant with a bar. Delicious hearty meals served here. Open late.
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Dargans Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 E Main StBusy restaurant with a bar. Delicious hearty meals served here. Open late.
Ben & Jerry’s
523 E Main StBen & Jerry's Ice Cream. Need I say more.
Walking Distance to the Ventura Farmers' Market. There are many local farmers in the area selling organics.
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Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)
East Main StreetWalking Distance to the Ventura Farmers' Market. There are many local farmers in the area selling organics.
Delicious grilled fish-! Tasty sauces! Lovely outdoor (enclosed) patio. Great spot for just drinks and an outdoor table, which I recommend. More classy/upscale than a majority of the restaurants on Main Street.
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Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm StDelicious grilled fish-! Tasty sauces! Lovely outdoor (enclosed) patio. Great spot for just drinks and an outdoor table, which I recommend. More classy/upscale than a majority of the restaurants on Main Street.
Delicious Mexican food, fresh made Guacamole, tasty salsas, generous margaritas in tasty fruit combinations: ie the Satsuma Margarita, and features a charming walled patio or indoor seating.
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Agave Maria's Restaurant & Cantina
106 S Montgomery StDelicious Mexican food, fresh made Guacamole, tasty salsas, generous margaritas in tasty fruit combinations: ie the Satsuma Margarita, and features a charming walled patio or indoor seating.
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main StDelicious Indian Food is found here.
Essentials
Local Grocery Store. Walking Distance from Condo. Hours: 6am - 10pm. Has Starbucks inside.
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Vons
6040 Telegraph RdLocal Grocery Store. Walking Distance from Condo. Hours: 6am - 10pm. Has Starbucks inside.
Closest Yoga Studio, walking distance from Condo. Great clientele and ownership. They teach Heated Yoga, all rooms have industrial heaters and radiant floor heating.
Jai Rhythm Yoga
175 S Ventura AveClosest Yoga Studio, walking distance from Condo. Great clientele and ownership. They teach Heated Yoga, all rooms have industrial heaters and radiant floor heating.
Pharmacy provides prescription medications, health goods can be purchased here, and it has an ice cream counter. Hours: 8am - 10pm
Rite Aid
131 W Main StPharmacy provides prescription medications, health goods can be purchased here, and it has an ice cream counter. Hours: 8am - 10pm
Trader Joe's
103 S Mills RdNearest Trader Joe's. Best prices for food.
Natural Foods Store and Vitamins/Naturopathy. Organic vegetables, delicious foods at the deli/cafe.
Lassen's Natural Foods & vitamins
4071 E Main StNatural Foods Store and Vitamins/Naturopathy. Organic vegetables, delicious foods at the deli/cafe.
Health food store with a well-stocked vitamin section, plentiful organic veggies, all the items that a health food conscious person would be seeking.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1012 S Westlake BlvdHealth food store with a well-stocked vitamin section, plentiful organic veggies, all the items that a health food conscious person would be seeking.
A place to wash your clothes. Large drum dryers and such. Some of the local RV-dwellers also use this laundromat though, so plan to stay the duration of your wash. I usually sit outside in my car and work on my laptop or read whilst running a large linens or such load.
Mission Plaza Laundry
110 North Olive StreetA place to wash your clothes. Large drum dryers and such. Some of the local RV-dwellers also use this laundromat though, so plan to stay the duration of your wash. I usually sit outside in my car and work on my laptop or read whilst running a large linens or such load.
They are walking distance from home, they always deliver the goods they promise. Nice people behind the counter, and reasonably priced. They will even do laundry service for you.
Cleaning Store
51 W Main StThey are walking distance from home, they always deliver the goods they promise. Nice people behind the counter, and reasonably priced. They will even do laundry service for you.
The UPS store rents out mailboxes, sells stamps, will ship your package UPS for you. AND ITS WALKING DISTANCE! Yaay!
The UPS Store
35 W Main StThe UPS store rents out mailboxes, sells stamps, will ship your package UPS for you. AND ITS WALKING DISTANCE! Yaay!
Shopping
Iron & Resin Ventura
324 E Main StLocal shop selling Custom Motorbikes, Surfboards and accessories.
Patagonia Flagship Store. Best Patagonia Store Ever. Best Employees to help you find the Best Gear for your Intrepid Adventures or local strolls.
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Patagonia
235 W Santa Clara StPatagonia Flagship Store. Best Patagonia Store Ever. Best Employees to help you find the Best Gear for your Intrepid Adventures or local strolls.
Want a waterproof wetsuit?? Or an amazing board? All consciously sourced, and in an amazing bunker of a store. Must see to believe for yourself.
Patagonia Ocean Division
Want a waterproof wetsuit?? Or an amazing board? All consciously sourced, and in an amazing bunker of a store. Must see to believe for yourself.
Real Cheap Sports
36 W Santa Clara StDiscount Outdoor Sports store
Calico Cat Bookshop
495 E Main StSells used and rare books and autographed collector's items.
Ventura Surf Shop
88 E Thompson BlvdLocal Surf Shop. Provides reasonable rentals.
Entertainment & Activities
M,T,W,TH: $5 drop in yoga classes at 9am.
There are many other classes as well and art openings. See their website or facebook page for details. http://bellartsfactory.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/YOGA-at-Bell-Arts-Factory/1447173502198032
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Bell Arts Factory
432 N Ventura AveM,T,W,TH: $5 drop in yoga classes at 9am.
There are many other classes as well and art openings. See their website or facebook page for details. http://bellartsfactory.org
https://www.facebook.com/pages/YOGA-at-Bell-Arts-Factory/1447173502198032
Free Trolley rides, loops between the Condo Neighborhood and Ventura Harbor, from which you can take boat tours to the Channel Islands.
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Downtown Ventura Harbor Trolley Stop
420 E Santa Clara StFree Trolley rides, loops between the Condo Neighborhood and Ventura Harbor, from which you can take boat tours to the Channel Islands.
Bike Rentals less than a half mile walk from you, or a 6min walk. They can answer any questions you may have about local trails and bikepaths.
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Ventura Bike Depot, Inc.
239 W Main StBike Rentals less than a half mile walk from you, or a 6min walk. They can answer any questions you may have about local trails and bikepaths.
Year-round events hosted, just walking distance from the Condo.
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Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 W Harbor BlvdYear-round events hosted, just walking distance from the Condo.
Movie House showing current box office hits. Cozy armchair seating as would be in a private screening theater.
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Century 10 Downtown
555 E Main StMovie House showing current box office hits. Cozy armchair seating as would be in a private screening theater.
Bike ride on the Promenade, past the Ventura Pier, to the Ventura Harbor Shops. Mostly bike path, some local street use:
www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7239170
Ventura Promenade
Ventura PromenadeBike ride on the Promenade, past the Ventura Pier, to the Ventura Harbor Shops. Mostly bike path, some local street use:
www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7239170
Random address is chosen, which happens to be your turn-around point from your Bike ride up to Ojai, 90 percent on the bike path until you reach Ojai:
www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7252773
Bicycles of Ojai
108 Canada StRandom address is chosen, which happens to be your turn-around point from your Bike ride up to Ojai, 90 percent on the bike path until you reach Ojai:
www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7252773
Sightseeing
San Buenaventura Mission: operating Catholic Mission, services daily.
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Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main StSan Buenaventura Mission: operating Catholic Mission, services daily.
How can you say you have visited without walking the pier? :) Seriously though its pleasant and the beach is also pleasant. I have taken friends with children who loved the playground on the sand to the left of the pier. There is a fish taco place at the entrance of the pier that people like, although I prefer walking over the pedestrian bridge from the pier to Spencer Mackenzie's for their fish tacos and poke bowls.
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Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdHow can you say you have visited without walking the pier? :) Seriously though its pleasant and the beach is also pleasant. I have taken friends with children who loved the playground on the sand to the left of the pier. There is a fish taco place at the entrance of the pier that people like, although I prefer walking over the pedestrian bridge from the pier to Spencer Mackenzie's for their fish tacos and poke bowls.
You can park here and access the trails at the summit of Grant Park. Provides great views of Ventura.
Grant Park Fuel Break Road
Grant Park Fuel Break RoadYou can park here and access the trails at the summit of Grant Park. Provides great views of Ventura.
Arts & Culture
The Local Museum of Ventura County. Historical installations, private collections and touring exhibits.
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Ventura County Museum of History & Art
100 E Main StThe Local Museum of Ventura County. Historical installations, private collections and touring exhibits.
E P Foster Library
651 E Main StLocal Library
Avenue Library
606 N Ventura AveVast children's books selection.
Best Music Venue in Ventura.
Ventura's local theater that hosts touring national and international bands, like: The Pixies, Echo and the Bunnymen, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Selecter, English Beat, Deftones, Cafe Tacvba, Matisyahu, Chicano Batman, Rancid, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Alice Cooper, Gwar, Snoop Dog, Black Flag, Tyler the Creator and more.
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The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StBest Music Venue in Ventura.
Ventura's local theater that hosts touring national and international bands, like: The Pixies, Echo and the Bunnymen, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Selecter, English Beat, Deftones, Cafe Tacvba, Matisyahu, Chicano Batman, Rancid, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Alice Cooper, Gwar, Snoop Dog, Black Flag, Tyler the Creator and more.
I highly recommend the seasonal Ojai Music Festival, the charming Libby Bowl is an outdoor amphitheater- evening concerts are spectacular there.
www.ojaifestival.org
Ojai California, United States Music Festival
201 S Signal StI highly recommend the seasonal Ojai Music Festival, the charming Libby Bowl is an outdoor amphitheater- evening concerts are spectacular there.
www.ojaifestival.org
The WAV hosts first Friday open studios for whomever of the Working Artists Ventura Residents wishes to open their studio to the public. There is also a gallery for the residents to showcase their work.
Working Artists Ventura - WAV
175 S Ventura AveThe WAV hosts first Friday open studios for whomever of the Working Artists Ventura Residents wishes to open their studio to the public. There is also a gallery for the residents to showcase their work.
Parks & Nature
Departs for the Channel Islands and Whale Watching Tours.
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Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker DrDeparts for the Channel Islands and Whale Watching Tours.
Emma Wood State Beach
California 1I recommend Matilija Canyon, I happen to know it is open since the Thomas Fires, it is a gentle fire road with potential offshoots of trails to the left and right. There is at least one stream crossing involved, so bring nimble feet or great shoes.
link to driving map:
https://tinyurl.com/y9nqvyeb
link to yelp review:
www.yelp.com/biz/north-fork-matilija-creek-trail-ojai
Matilija Canyon Road
Matilija Canyon RoadI recommend Matilija Canyon, I happen to know it is open since the Thomas Fires, it is a gentle fire road with potential offshoots of trails to the left and right. There is at least one stream crossing involved, so bring nimble feet or great shoes.
link to driving map:
https://tinyurl.com/y9nqvyeb
link to yelp review:
www.yelp.com/biz/north-fork-matilija-creek-trail-ojai
For the intrepid: a lovely hike is found far up the 33, Rose Valley Falls Hike. It may be more lush and green than the more arid, Ojai-local Matilija Canyon, which I also recommend. Link to Yelp review:
www.yelp.com/biz/rose-valley-falls-ojai
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Rose Valley Falls
For the intrepid: a lovely hike is found far up the 33, Rose Valley Falls Hike. It may be more lush and green than the more arid, Ojai-local Matilija Canyon, which I also recommend. Link to Yelp review:
www.yelp.com/biz/rose-valley-falls-ojai
A longer hike up Sespe Creek starts a tad further from Rose Valley Falls trailhead, at the Middle Lion Campground. Sespe Creek has never been dammed, and still hosts native trout: https://tinyurl.com/y7s7u4at
Sespe Creek
A longer hike up Sespe Creek starts a tad further from Rose Valley Falls trailhead, at the Middle Lion Campground. Sespe Creek has never been dammed, and still hosts native trout: https://tinyurl.com/y7s7u4at
Hike recommended by me and the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy:
https://ovlc.org/preserves/valley-view-preserve
Valley View Preserve
Hike recommended by me and the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy:
https://ovlc.org/preserves/valley-view-preserve
Great for kids to play on. Great for the kid-watcher to sit and watch the waves and the children. Win-win!
Ventura Promenade Beach Playground
Great for kids to play on. Great for the kid-watcher to sit and watch the waves and the children. Win-win!