Ventura, officially named San Buenaventura (Spanish for "Saint Bonaventure"), [11] is a city in and the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States. It is a coastal city located northwest of Los Angeles. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 census. [12]

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Jan 23, 2025 · Ventura is Southern California’s whispered secret. A real deal surf town with empty beaches that call to surfers, swimmers, kayakers, and beach-lovers who just want to relax. Loll on the sand in the sun or plunge into the ocean and grab some ocean fun yourself.

Thanks to our incredible surroundings, Ventura has a wide variety of things to do. Enjoy world-class professional theater at the Rubicon Theater and revolving exhibits at the Museum of Ventura County, or just sit and watch the surfers dancing across the waves at Surfer’s Point.

Oct 22, 2024 · Whether you’re heading on a weekend trip from out of town, just moved here, or planning a pit stop on a road trip from LA to San Francisco, my Ventura guide is here to help! In this post, I cover some of my favorite things to do in Ventura for a fun coastal trip.

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Welcome to the beautiful City of Ventura -- a California coastal community considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The combination of its phenomenal climate, friendly people and spectacular coastline make Ventura a locale …