- Our list of the best things to do in Ventura, California, features the top 200 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ventura, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 37 things to do within the city of Ventura, CA , followed by 163 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ojai, Camarillo, Oxnard, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula, Malibu, Fillmore, Simi Valley, Long Beach and Santa Barbara
Showing 211-220 of
535
26.2 Miles
Opened in 1990, The Easton Gallery is an art gallery dedicated to showcasing the artwork of contemporary landscape artists. The gallery rotates the artwork on display regularly and features artwork from local Santa Barbara artists.
26.2 Miles
85%
96 votes
1457 E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065
MoreLess Info
Simi Valley 10 Cinemas is a discount movie theater that plays both recent and older films. Their lobby has self-serve coca cola machines with dozens of possible drink choices and custom popcorn flavorings.
26.2 Miles
65%
17 votes
1555 Simi Town Center Way, Ste 545, Simi Valley, CA 93065
MoreLess Info
The Rockin' Kids Play Center is a party center and indoor playground that was intended for children of ages 6 and below. The center is available for special events including birthday parties and educational classes.
26.4 Miles
The Rancho Tapo Community Park is a neighborhood park that includes an amphitheater, basketball courts, electrical outlets, and restrooms. The park also includes a .5-mile walking trail that can also be used for biking.
26.5 Miles
A favorite of the stars, Broad Beach in Malibu, is a narrow stretch of ocean front beach surrounded by scenic mountains. Visitors can put down their towel and spread out on the pristine sands and cool off in the surf in this secluded setting.
26.6 Miles
The Andree Clark Bird Refuge is home to a number of birds and other wildlife who claim sanctuary here. You can enjoy a picnic or a stroll through the estate, whilst admiring the views of the lake.
27.0 Miles
95%
150 votes
Andree Clark Bird Refuge (1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.), Santa Barbara, CA
MoreLess Info
Cabrillo Bike Path runs from the zoo to the harbor. A nice place to bike, jog, or walk
27.0 Miles
Lotusland is a botanical garden and plant conservatory dedicated to sustainable gardening and plant appreciation. The Garden is open to the public. Founded over one hundred years ago by Madame Ganna Walaska, Lotusland retains her vision and philosophy of nature education for children and adults.
27.1 Miles
Families and school groups love the Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California. The zoo's most popular denizens include great apes, leopards, bears, penguins and assorted reptiles. It takes roughly three hours to fully explore the Santa Barbara Zoo.
27.3 Miles
If you've ever dreamed of touching a shark, visit Ty Warner Sea Center. They offer a large amount of information about sea creatures.