Things To Do in Ventura
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Ventura Attractions
Much of Ventura's recent development has taken place along Main Street, the town's historic center, which grew outward from the Spanish mission of San Buenaventura. The best section for strolling is between the mission (to the north) and Fir Street (to the south). While many of the antiques and thrift stores are no more, you'll find plenty of window-shopping opportunities in the revitalized downtown area.
Ventura stretches south to one of California's most picturesque harbors (the departure point for the Channel Islands), but the town also has its own pier at the end of California Street. Well maintained and favored by area fishers, the picturesque wooden pier is the longest of its kind in the state.
- Religious Site
Mission San Buenaventura
Founded in 1782 (current buildings date from 1815) and still in use for daily services, this whitewashed and red-tile church lent its style to the contemporary civic buildings across the street. Step back in time by touring the mission's inside garden, where you can examine the… - Landmark
San Buenaventura City Hall
This majestic neoclassical building was built in 1912 as the Ventura County Courthouse. It sits on the hillside, overlooking old downtown and the ocean. To either side on Poli Street are some of Ventura's best-preserved and most ornate late-19th- and early-20th-century houses. Notice…
