- The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Ventura, California, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Bike Paths.
- From Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path to Marina Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ventura and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Moorpark, Ojai, Camarillo and Oxnard.
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Bouquet Canyon Park has many areas for play, including grassy fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball diamond and a playground and sandbox. There are also lots of picnic tables, benches and a barbecue area.
43.8 Miles
Backbone Trail is popular among hiking and cycling enthusiasts. More than 60 miles in length, the trail extends across the length of Santa Monica mountains and is surrounded by beautiful scenic views. Spring is the best time to visit even though the trail stays good throughout the year.
43.8 Miles
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15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
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Established in the late 1790's, Mission San Fernando is a popular historic landmark. The Mission has been recently restored and maintains an active church, a museum and beautiful surrounding gardens. Its most significant feature is the colonnade along San Fernando Boulevard.
44.1 Miles
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2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
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The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles is a cultural institution highlighting Jewish heritage. It features a museum, changing exhibitions, music, theater, comedy, film, literary programs, dining, and shopping.
44.4 Miles
An open-air center featuring 700,000 square feet of office space overlooking a 300,000-square-foot retail and entertainment complex, Sherman Oaks Galleria is located at one of the nation's busiest intersections. It is a lively shopping, dining, and entertainment destination on the evenings and weekends.
44.4 Miles
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415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Spanning a total of 245 acres along three miles of shore, Santa Monica State Beach is a beach location popular among local residents and visitors alike. Guests commonly enjoy swimming, picnicking on the sand, and enjoying the scenic views.
44.5 Miles
An equestrian facility and riding school, Silver Gate Farms offers horse boarding and training services as well as hunt seat riding lessons. The stable focuses on training horses for show jumping and dressage.
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Los Angeles is home to The Getty Center, a unique museum of art and architecture. Its vast and varied holdings include illuminated manuscripts, modern sculpture installations, photography, jewelery and costumes.
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Family owned and operated, Lombardi Ranch has been in business for over 30 years. The ranch is a working farm that welcomes guests for games, petting zoos, wagon rides, and a variety of other activities, often with live music.
45.3 Miles
19100 Esguerra Road, Santa Clarita, CA
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Opened in 1976, the Gibbon Conservation Center operates to educate visitors and provide a safe environment for the gibbon. The center has rescued gibbons from all over the world including Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.