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Where to eat, shop and play in Ventura, CA
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Daniella Prospero
Ventura is one of my favorite cities in Southern California! Here are some of my favorite restaurants, shops and things to do!
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Restaurants
If you are looking for sustainable and fresh seafood, this is the place to check out! I love the oysters!
The Jolly Oyster Ventura
Sourdough pizza!! It’s so yummy! Grab a picnic table, a beer and a slice!
Fluid State Beer Garden
The best place to get clam chowder and catch an amazing view of the sunset!
Brophy Bros.
Get the maple bacon beignets! Located in a cute little bungalow!
Café Nouveau
Activities
You definitely need to catch a sunset on the pier! The views are amazing!
Ventura Pier
This is my favorite record store! If you are a music fan, you have to check this place out!
Salzer's Records
The views are stunningly beautiful!
Ventura Botanical Gardens
You have to take a ferry to get to the island but it is soo beautiful and so worth it! Go for a hike or rent a kayak!
Channel Islands National Park
There are so many fun things to check out here! Rent a paddle boat, watch a movie on the lawn, check out some live music!
Ventura Harbor Village
Shopping
Located on Main Street in downtown Ventura. Such a fun place to get lost in if you love books!
Calico Cat Bookshop
The cutest little boutique on Main Street!
Tiki Girl
If you’re looking for fun trinkets or gifts, this is definitely the store to check out!
Historic Ventura Gift Emporium | B. On Main | Ventura, CA
I love antiquing so this is one of my favorite shops to check out! And they have pretty reasonable prices!
TIMES REMEMBERED - Updated August 2025 - 78 Photos & 34 Reviews
