Ventura Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Ventura County, California, United States
About Ventura
Ventura, still officially called San Buenaventura, was founded in 1782 by Fray Junipero Serra with the establishment of his mission. Along Main Street you will find fabulous food, excellent shopping from thrift stores to upscale boutiques, a movie theater, coffee shops, and other attractions. Turn the corner at Main Street and head up Ventura Avenue and you are on the Westside. The Westside is an up-and-coming area of Ventura with a rich cultural history. Note the iron bells every few miles on the 101 freeway. They are markers of El Camino Real, the route of Father Serra.
Top Attractions in Ventura
Explore the best things to see and do in Ventura:
- ★Arroyo Verde Park
- ★Bell Arts Factory
- ★E.P. Foster Library
- ★Miniature Golf N'Stuff
- ★Mission San Buenaventura
- ★Museum of Ventura County
- ★Olivas Adobe
- ★Rubicon Theatre Company
Where to Eat in Ventura
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Busy Bee Cafe
- 🍴Johnny's
- 🍴Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill
- 🍴Taj Cafe
- 🍴The Sushi House
- 🍴Tony's Pizza
Where to Stay in Ventura
- 🏨Best Western Inn of Ventura
- 🏨Crowne Plaza
- 🏨Motel 6 Ventura Beach
- 🏨Motel 6 Ventura South
- 🏨Vagabond Inn Ventura
- 🏨Ventura Beach Marriott
Ventura Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: