Erica’s guidebook
Food scene
Great patio, delicious food. One block away, easy walk.
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Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdGreat patio, delicious food. One block away, easy walk.
Rice by Mama
419 E Main StGreat thai food. Excellent pad kee mao
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula RdPizza and brewery next door. Great wings.
Banzai Marina
120 South California StreetFreshest sushi- the spanish mackeral is amazing!
Great outdoor area, terrific seasonal brews.
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Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdGreat outdoor area, terrific seasonal brews.
Thursday and Sunday. Meet the makers.
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Ojai Certified Farmers' Market
300 E Matilija StThursday and Sunday. Meet the makers.
Saturday mornings... fresh veges, flowers, hummus, bread...
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Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)
East Main StreetSaturday mornings... fresh veges, flowers, hummus, bread...
Capriccio Inc.
298 E Main StRavioli with lemon sauce.
Peirano's Market and Delicatessen
204 E Main StGreat deli and outdoor patio.
MadeWest Brewing Company
1744 Donlon StGreat sips and occasional live music.
Burgers and brews. Outdoor patio on Main St.
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FINNEY'S CRAFTHOUSE & KITCHEN - VENTURA
494 East Main StreetBurgers and brews. Outdoor patio on Main St.
Home style breakfast. Mile high whip cream on hot chocolate.
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Allison's Country Cafe
3429 Telegraph RdHome style breakfast. Mile high whip cream on hot chocolate.
Frontside Cafe
1070 East Front StreetWalking distance brunch. Amazing.
Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main StVentura Sandwich Company
2700 Loma Vista RoadDelicious sandwiches!
Shopping
Findings Market
27 S Oak StLocal made goods- fun shop.
Timbre Books
1910 East Main StreetNice atmosphere, great recommendations.
The Wharf
980 E Front StLocally owned fro may years.. Pendleton shop, gifts, chill clothing.
Coffee
Prospect Coffee Roasters
92 South Laurel StreetThe real deal.
Walking distance for a nice stroll thru the neighborhood.
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Singing Sun Coffee
1930 E Main StWalking distance for a nice stroll thru the neighborhood.
City/town information
Ojai
Hiking trails, shopping, Topa Topa and Sama Sama- delicious!
Nice for a stroll with shopping and restaurants.
Or rent a Duffy boat and tour the harbor!
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Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker DrNice for a stroll with shopping and restaurants.
Or rent a Duffy boat and tour the harbor!
Sightseeing
Grant Park
398 Ferro DrGorgeous views. Good early morning or sunset.
Santa Barbara
Santa Ynez Valley
Grant Park
398 Ferro DrNeighborhoods
Great beach walk to Surfers Point. Great for sunsets.
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Ventura Pier
750 E Harbor BlvdGreat beach walk to Surfers Point. Great for sunsets.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
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Walking downtown?
Follow Santa Ynez north to Christan, turn right up to Main. Go left on Main a hundred feet and take Santa Clara into town. It is a twenty minute walk, with some cute houses along the way.
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Beach Sunset
Head to Surfers Point! Either walk from studio down via Sanjon to beach trail and head north to the end of the promenade, or drive to Fairgrounds and park,
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On foot to downtown?
Walk north on Chrisman to Santa Clara Street and head north 20 minutes to downtown. Pretty walk.