Guidebook for Ventura
Food Scene
Walk to Seaward. Good burgers. Full Bar. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
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Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward AveWalk to Seaward. Good burgers. Full Bar. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
About 8 blocks away, near the 101 and Harbor Blvd. Yummy pizza, salads and sandwiches. Beer and wine.
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Meridians
2417 E Harbor BlvdAbout 8 blocks away, near the 101 and Harbor Blvd. Yummy pizza, salads and sandwiches. Beer and wine.
Walk to Seaward. Sports bar with a full bar and good menu items.
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Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveWalk to Seaward. Sports bar with a full bar and good menu items.
About 8 blocks away, near the 101 and Harbor Blvd.. It's Starbucks.
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Starbucks
2453 E Harbor BlvdAbout 8 blocks away, near the 101 and Harbor Blvd.. It's Starbucks.
Oyster Bar.Eat in the State Park outside. Limited hours Sat/Sun 11-5, BYO.
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The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro StOyster Bar.Eat in the State Park outside. Limited hours Sat/Sun 11-5, BYO.
Great breakfasts, go early before the line starts.
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Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StGreat breakfasts, go early before the line starts.
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdI enjoyed everything I had there. Great breakfasts.
Seaward Sushi
34 S Seaward AveI have heard it is good.
No freezers, no microwaves, family owned. Everybody loves In-N-Out.
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In-N-Out Burger
2070 E Harbor BlvdNo freezers, no microwaves, family owned. Everybody loves In-N-Out.
Wienerschnitzel
2172 E Harbor BlvdGet your dogs here.
Walk to Seaward. Good, more of an upscale place. Also, has a bar in the back. Close to the beach. Good reviews
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SPASSO Cucina Italiana
1140 S Seaward AveWalk to Seaward. Good, more of an upscale place. Also, has a bar in the back. Close to the beach. Good reviews
Great breakfast. They make their own raspberry preserve.
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Allison's Country Cafe
3429 Telegraph RdGreat breakfast. They make their own raspberry preserve.
Great seafood, also a a great bar area. Located down town.
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Lure Fish House
60 S California StGreat seafood, also a a great bar area. Located down town.
3449 E. Main St. In the same area as Pacific View Mall. The map shows it in Thousand Oaks. Great American fair. Usually there is a wait unless you go early. Plenty of food. Full bar.
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Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
5050 Cornell Rd3449 E. Main St. In the same area as Pacific View Mall. The map shows it in Thousand Oaks. Great American fair. Usually there is a wait unless you go early. Plenty of food. Full bar.
Great artisanal meals with excellent wine selections. They also have a wine and cheese shop next door. You can shop there while waiting for dinner. You can order a flight of 3 wines or a bottle.
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Paradise Pantry
222 E Main StGreat artisanal meals with excellent wine selections. They also have a wine and cheese shop next door. You can shop there while waiting for dinner. You can order a flight of 3 wines or a bottle.
At the Harbor. Mixed reviews, but always busy. It is also a Seafood Market. Buy your own and prepare at Coral Cottage.
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Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker DrAt the Harbor. Mixed reviews, but always busy. It is also a Seafood Market. Buy your own and prepare at Coral Cottage.
Beach House Fish
668 E Harbor BlvdOn the Pier, sunsets and tacos
How could you go wrong with a Tiki theme. Great sushi and Polynesian drinks. Happy Hour on Tuesday. tiny, but tables outside with a fire pit and heaters.
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VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StHow could you go wrong with a Tiki theme. Great sushi and Polynesian drinks. Happy Hour on Tuesday. tiny, but tables outside with a fire pit and heaters.
Great steaks and other foods. Full bar.
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Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2009 E Thompson BlvdGreat steaks and other foods. Full bar.
Great view of the Harbor, great food.
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Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrGreat view of the Harbor, great food.
BLUE AGAVE RESTAURANT & TEQUILAS
185 E Santa Clara StGreat Margarita's. good Mexican food.
Yolanda's Mexican Café
2753 E Main StI've heard it is great.
Quick Mexican food, frequently has a line. Indoor and outdoor. A few indoor booths have an ocean view.
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Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdQuick Mexican food, frequently has a line. Indoor and outdoor. A few indoor booths have an ocean view.
Pretty good for a casual place. A few tables. Great for take-out
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Pierpont Tacos
1125 S Seaward AvePretty good for a casual place. A few tables. Great for take-out
Everything Else
Wheel Fun Rentals
901 San Pedro StBeach cruisers, surreys for rent
Vons Pharmacy
2433 E Harbor BlvdOnly about 8 blocks. If you need it. Also, a fully stocked grocery store.
Inside Track
2222 E Harbor BlvdRunning shoes
Best beach in Ventura. When you leave the house turn on Monmouth, go to the next street that looks like an alley, walk until you see stairs up to the dunes. You are at the beach.
Pierpont Bay
Best beach in Ventura. When you leave the house turn on Monmouth, go to the next street that looks like an alley, walk until you see stairs up to the dunes. You are at the beach.
Ventura County Medical Center
300 Hillmont AveHospital with emergency room.
Kaiser Permanente Ventura 2601 East Main Street Medical Offices
2601 E Main StMedical offices for Kaiser
Outdoor clothing and equipment. This is there flagship store.
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Patagonia
235 W Santa Clara StOutdoor clothing and equipment. This is there flagship store.
Currently, construction is underway. City park with a beach and picnic/play areas.
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Marina Park
2950 Pierpont BlvdCurrently, construction is underway. City park with a beach and picnic/play areas.
Four Brix Winery and Tasting Room
2290 Eastman AveWine tasting
Old Creek Ranch Winery
10024 E Old Creek RdWine tasting
Ventura Swimwear
1559 Spinnaker DrDid you forget your bathing suit?
Bank of Books
820 E Main StFabulous book store. Find a book for reading at the beach.
Sightseeing
Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdGreat sightseeing
Ventura City Hall
501 Poli StBeautiful building with fabulous ocean views.
Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker DrWhatle watching, Trips to Channel Islands.
Lake Casitas
Check out the recreation
In the hills above City Hall. Great views of the city. Keep going all the way up to Serra Cross Park.
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Grant Park
398 Ferro DrIn the hills above City Hall. Great views of the city. Keep going all the way up to Serra Cross Park.
Ventura Botanical Gardens
567 Poli StBehind City Hall
Arts & Culture
Many fun events, besides the Fair.
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Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 W Harbor BlvdMany fun events, besides the Fair.
Bell Arts Factory
432 N Ventura AveArts Community Center
First Fridays Ventura
432 N Ventura AveArt event downtown on First Fridays
Different events during the year. Live entertainment. Sometimes films.
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The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StDifferent events during the year. Live entertainment. Sometimes films.
Tuesday night swing class and dance. Friday night live entertainment. You can schedule private events.
Ventura Beach Club
281 W Main StTuesday night swing class and dance. Friday night live entertainment. You can schedule private events.
Rubicon Theatre Company
1006 E Main StLive theater.
Shopping
Check out all of the thrift and antique stores in town. There are quite a few on Main Street downtown.
Pacific View
3301 E Main StMall with restaurants and major stores.
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura BlvdDon't forget to shop.
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrGreat shopping and restaurants.
Gardens
Ventura Botanical Gardens Vistors Center
great stroll, dogs not allowed. Ocean views.