Ventura, California is a beautiful coastal community that has worked for many years to attract more tourism. Located just south of California’s 101 Freeway, Ventura is about 90 miles from Los Angeles. Although it has grown over the years, the city of San Buena Ventura, with its endless history, retains an irresistible charm. Home to […]
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Sep
Sep
Miles away from snow and cold weather, Ventura may not be the typical place to celebrate the winter holiday season. However, this beach town is filled with the holiday spirit, offering activities and events to help get you in the mood: Annual Dudley House Victorian Holiday Boutique The Dudley House, an 1892 Victorian farm house […]
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Dec
Dec
Downtown Ventura, is a special place, settled first by Native Americans about 1,500 years ago, then around the San Buenaventura Mission, with settlers and pioneers, Chinese, Native Americans, and the Church working to build the first landmarks of this coastal port town. The original mission still stands, there are a few museums dedicated to the […]
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Nov
Nov
Ventura, California is a charming and laid back little beach town in southern California, with bustling businesses, well maintained and attractive homes and much to do and see. I spent a week here with a friend while visiting her daughter. The pretty downtown area is very pleasant to walk, with palm trees strung with white […]