38 places
Casual seafood spot at the Ventura harbor.
Good tacos right on the pier. Can't beat the location.
Waterfront bar and seafood spot at the harbor.
I've tried to go multiple times and everything is sold out. Looks great though.
French bakery with good pastries, english muffins, and cafe drinks.
Great brunch spot. Gets busy on weekends but should be a breeze on a weekday.
Visitor center for Channel Islands National Park with exhibits and harbor views. You can also book whale watching tours from the marina here.
Main location
Family-owned Mexican takeout spot serving Ventura since 1973. Known for homestyle tamales, fresh handmade tortillas, burritos, and tacos made from scratch. A beloved local tradition for surfers, tourists, and residents alike.
Corrales on Main St.
Relatively new. Great beer and one of the best pizzas in town.
Nothing fancy — just a classic strip mall donut shop.
Nice cafe for brunch and coffee.
Family-friendly spot provides all-ages entertainment with miniature golf, go-karts & bumper boats.
Mostly referred to as 'The Cross' — you'll see why when you get there. One of the best views in the world. Overlooks the entire city and coastline. Accessible by hiking through the Botanical Gardens or driving up.
Charbroiled burgers. They were once a local chain and now they're all over the west coast.
Indian tacos and burritos. Unique and very good.
A long time staple in the local mexican food scene.
Local Mexican fast food. Breakfast burritos are the move.
A newer sandwich shop that does everything on focaccia bread. Very good.
One of my favorite parks next to the beach. Play on the pirate ship, climb out on the jetty, walk on the beach, fly a kite.
Good food. Catch the happy hour if you can.
Everything is good, but the Khao Soi is the move.
The company HQ. Expensive stuff but fun to explore.
Solid local breakfast spot.
Great pizza spot, and I think they do pastries in the mornings too.
Run by some friends. Good stuff. The pastries go quick so get there on the earlier side if you want them.
Buzzy gastropub featuring Central American plates & inventive cocktails, along with a stylish patio. If you're looking to sit down for a good dinner, this place is that.
Long-running independent record store with a deep selection of vinyl across every genre. Does buy/sell/trade and stocks indie exclusives and Record Store Day releases.
Coffee shop with pastries.
A bit away from downtown, but they're best fish tacos in the game
One of several great Mexican spots in Ventura — they're all a little different but great.
Express location of the local Cuernavaca taqueria.
Technically in Oxnard, but close enough
AKA Cham's. Legendary strip mall Chinese + Thai food. Cham himself has retired but the business lives on.
Jazz club with live music
Awesome local brewery. Not a damn thing else to do around it, so come for the beers. They'll have a food cart or two there sometimes.
Small little tiki bar.
Behind city hall — a hike that takes you up into the hills for a truly killer view. Whether you walk through the garden or drive up, make sure you get to Grant Park at the top. Incredible view of the city and coastline.
Great on a nice day. Walk out to the end and take a picture.
