Guidebook for Ventura

Tim & Natasya
Guidebook for Ventura

Good Eats

Great places to eat across all spectrums of budget and taste. Veg and non-veg.
Brophy Brothers has the best clam chowder of any place in the Harbor. It is a bit noisy but our favorite place to eat within the harbor itself.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker Dr
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brophy Brothers has the best clam chowder of any place in the Harbor. It is a bit noisy but our favorite place to eat within the harbor itself.
Located in Ventura harbor villiage. It’s expensive but has the BEST authentic french pasteries in Ventura. Great menu, great coffe, true gourmet experience.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Petit Cafe And Bakery
1591 Spinnaker Dr
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in Ventura harbor villiage. It’s expensive but has the BEST authentic french pasteries in Ventura. Great menu, great coffe, true gourmet experience.
Expensive, but best food in Ventura. A locals spot. Very small. Call for reservation on the weekends. MUST have Zack Pie for dessert if you go.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CAFÉ ZACK
1095 E Thompson Blvd
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Expensive, but best food in Ventura. A locals spot. Very small. Call for reservation on the weekends. MUST have Zack Pie for dessert if you go.
Just 1 block away, our FAVORITE cheap place to eat. Veg and non-veg dishes. Super affordable. Delicious.
INDIAN RASOI
421 North Ventura Avenue
Just 1 block away, our FAVORITE cheap place to eat. Veg and non-veg dishes. Super affordable. Delicious.
BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN VENTURA. True locals only place. No tourists. Affordable, delicious. 2 blocks from the house.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Tepatitlan
362 N Ventura Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN VENTURA. True locals only place. No tourists. Affordable, delicious. 2 blocks from the house.
Reasonably priced takeout. We recommend the veg burrito. Locals place, undiscovered by tourists. 4 blocks from house. Next to the Boys & Girls club Thrift Store if you like thrifting.
Johnny's Mexican Food
176 N Ventura Ave
Reasonably priced takeout. We recommend the veg burrito. Locals place, undiscovered by tourists. 4 blocks from house. Next to the Boys & Girls club Thrift Store if you like thrifting.
Delicious Thai food and not as crowded as Rice by Mama. On Mains St. downtown Ventura. 20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride from house.
Rice Thai Cuisine
387 E Main St
Delicious Thai food and not as crowded as Rice by Mama. On Mains St. downtown Ventura. 20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride from house.
BEST BREAKFAST in Ventura. Awesome eggs benedict type dishes. Great staff and garden seating. Lovely place for breakfast or brunch.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson Blvd
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BEST BREAKFAST in Ventura. Awesome eggs benedict type dishes. Great staff and garden seating. Lovely place for breakfast or brunch.
Best, most authentic Mexican food this side of the Border. Try the Chile Relleno. No ambiance ... but the FOOD!!!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Cuernavaca
1117 N Ventura Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best, most authentic Mexican food this side of the Border. Try the Chile Relleno. No ambiance ... but the FOOD!!!
Nice atmosphere, great Indian food in dowtown Ventura. 20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride from the house. Vegetarian selections.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice atmosphere, great Indian food in dowtown Ventura. 20 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride from the house. Vegetarian selections.

Sightseeing

Best place for a beach walk. Nice trails for a gentle hike.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfers Point en Seaside Park
Shoreline Drive
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best place for a beach walk. Nice trails for a gentle hike.
Fun things to do at Ventura Harbor 1. Eat at Brophy Brothers or La Petit 2. Rent a kayak or paddle boat 3. Island Packers trips to the Channel Islands 4. People watching and boat watching 5. Cross the street and take a walk along the beach
Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA 93001, EE. UU.
Fun things to do at Ventura Harbor 1. Eat at Brophy Brothers or La Petit 2. Rent a kayak or paddle boat 3. Island Packers trips to the Channel Islands 4. People watching and boat watching 5. Cross the street and take a walk along the beach
Just a short walk or bike ride from Boho Beach Cottage. Great place for a beach walk, bird watching or just chilling on the sand. A hidden gem locals' place with very few tourists.
Ventura River Estuary
Just a short walk or bike ride from Boho Beach Cottage. Great place for a beach walk, bird watching or just chilling on the sand. A hidden gem locals' place with very few tourists.
Ojai Valley Bike Trail
Ventura Beach Bike Trail
World famous Rincon is a 30-minute drive or a scenic coastal bike trek if you're a serious bicyclist.
Rincon Beach
World famous Rincon is a 30-minute drive or a scenic coastal bike trek if you're a serious bicyclist.
20-minute drive to Ojai where you can sightsee around town or take in the legendary Pink Moment
Downtown Ojai
336 E Ojai Ave
20-minute drive to Ojai where you can sightsee around town or take in the legendary Pink Moment
Ventura Promenade, Ventura, CA 93001, EE. UU.
Ventura Pier, Ventura, CA 93001, EE. UU.

Neighborhoods

You can walk to downtown in 10-15 minutes using the shortcut through Valdez Alley above the Missioin.
Downtown Ventura
You can walk to downtown in 10-15 minutes using the shortcut through Valdez Alley above the Missioin.

community and arts

Just across the street. Community events, art classes, dance classes, and more.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bell Arts Factory
432 N Ventura Ave
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just across the street. Community events, art classes, dance classes, and more.

Food scene

Saturday morning farmers' market. Delicious food and shopping.
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Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)
East Main Street
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saturday morning farmers' market. Delicious food and shopping.
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Trader Joe's
103 S Mills Rd
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Walking distance
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Walking distance
Red Barn Market
995 N Ventura Ave