- 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
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Celebrate the margarita-themed second day of the Tequila and Taco Music Festival with a souvenir glass filled with tequila-based beverages
2.3 Miles
The only remaining Monterey-style adobe home from the Rancho era, Olivas Adobe is a California Historic Landmark with a house and courtyard guests may tour. The location may be reserved for weddings, fiestas, and receptions.
3.6 Miles
Wine connoisseurs love venturing the Ventura County Wine Trail. Along the way, guests will find a selection of wineries, all presenting different varietals, as well as many options for dining, lodging and entertainment.
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The Old Creek Ranch Winery is an 850-acre cattle ranch with a winery and fruit orchards. The location, which produces only organic products, offers wine tastings and tours of the facilities.
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As the largest of the eight channel islands, Santa Cruz is home to the Santa Cruz Island Channel Islands National Park. The park offers breathtaking ocean views and wildlife sightings. The park also houses historic structures from the 1800's.
11.7 Miles
Ventura's Lake Casitas Recreation Area is a huge park with over 400 individual campsites. It is a popular fishing destination. Visitors also hiking, birdwatching and fishing. Campsites must be reserved.
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A popular destination not only for surfers but also for stand up paddle boarders, Surfer's Point at Seaside Park is a rocky, slim stretch of beach with steady and reliable waves.
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A sprawling county park covering 132 acres, Arroyo Verde Park features a nature center, as well as miles of hiking and running trails. The park also offers two playgrounds as well as picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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Buena Lanes is a bowling alley that offers open bowling and hosts a variety of bowling leagues and clubs. The facility also offers an array of party packages, and features a snack bar.
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Showing older movies, Regency Theatres offers tickets at $3 each. Every Wednesday night the theater offers a date night special that includes two hot dogs and drinks. They also have special screenings of cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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The Buenaventura Golf Course is a parkland-style course with green fairways, mature tree lines, and white sand bunkers. The location also hosts golf tournaments, banquets, and the Ventura City Championship.