Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
One of my favorite local brunch spots ~ beautiful outdoor dining courtyard with plants and super fluffy pancakes
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Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdOne of my favorite local brunch spots ~ beautiful outdoor dining courtyard with plants and super fluffy pancakes
Local fav that was on Food Network Diners Drive~ins and Dives
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Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StLocal fav that was on Food Network Diners Drive~ins and Dives
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdPopular local beer spot downtown
Popular local brewery on the pier
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MadeWest Brewing Company - Ventura Pier
668 E Harbor BlvdPopular local brewery on the pier
Fun spot by the beach for drinks & such with outdoor area
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Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveFun spot by the beach for drinks & such with outdoor area
Great park by the beach! From here enjoy beach, park, a walk out to the mermaid statue
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Marina Park
2950 Pierpont BlvdGreat park by the beach! From here enjoy beach, park, a walk out to the mermaid statue
Grapes and Hops
454 E Main StGood wine and food selection with live music
Barrelhouse 101
545 E Thompson BlvdFun food & drink spot close to the beach
The Saloon Ventura
456 E Main StA western vibe in Downtown Ventura
Lure Fish House
60 S California StGood fish close to the beach in heart of downtown
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker DrBest fish & chips in Ventura, located at the harbor
Sightseeing
Fun outdoor beer & food spot at the top of the downtown pedestrian district
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Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main StFun outdoor beer & food spot at the top of the downtown pedestrian district
Fun tiki drink place at top of downtown pedestrian area ~ enjoy a walk from there
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VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StFun tiki drink place at top of downtown pedestrian area ~ enjoy a walk from there
Rice by Mama
419 E Main StThe best Thai in downtown venues
Fun, colorful, historic local music venue hosting performers from Morrissey to Jackson Brown
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The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StFun, colorful, historic local music venue hosting performers from Morrissey to Jackson Brown
Beautiful harbor and launching point for Island Packers to the Channel Islands
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Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrBeautiful harbor and launching point for Island Packers to the Channel Islands
Great trips to the national marine sanctuary of the Channel Islands, the American Galapagos! I’ve been through pods of dolphins on the boat out (those are pictures I took) and seen whales right by us! Enjoy amazing diving and also nature and hiking when you get out there ~ worth the trip! For more info: https://channelislands.noaa.gov
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Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker DrGreat trips to the national marine sanctuary of the Channel Islands, the American Galapagos! I’ve been through pods of dolphins on the boat out (those are pictures I took) and seen whales right by us! Enjoy amazing diving and also nature and hiking when you get out there ~ worth the trip! For more info: https://channelislands.noaa.gov
One of our most colorful markets for strolling on a Saturday morning! From there, you can explore the unique shops, the fun & quirky vibes, and the thrift and antique shops that downtown is known for, stop for coffee at Palermo or breakfast at Cajun kitchen (both half a block away), walk down to the beach… https://www.vccfm.org
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Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)
East Main StreetOne of our most colorful markets for strolling on a Saturday morning! From there, you can explore the unique shops, the fun & quirky vibes, and the thrift and antique shops that downtown is known for, stop for coffee at Palermo or breakfast at Cajun kitchen (both half a block away), walk down to the beach… https://www.vccfm.org
Archer’s favorite dog beach is from the pierpont school (down Seaward and make a left on Pierpont, go 1/2 way to Marina park and stop at pierpont school on your right to get on the sand) to the mermaid statue! Dogs are ok on the city side ~ go to the left as you face the ocean once you hit the sand, down from the Pierpont School
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Marina Park
2950 Pierpont BlvdArcher’s favorite dog beach is from the pierpont school (down Seaward and make a left on Pierpont, go 1/2 way to Marina park and stop at pierpont school on your right to get on the sand) to the mermaid statue! Dogs are ok on the city side ~ go to the left as you face the ocean once you hit the sand, down from the Pierpont School