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title: "San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, CA"
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# San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, CA

Photo Gallery View all 18 images About San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, California San Buenaventura State Beach takes up about two miles of the waterfront in Ventura. It stretches from Marina Park near the Ventura Harbor all the way north to the Ventura City Pier . It’s the perfect place for picnics, sunbathing, and beach walking. The widest part of this beach is the section in front of the park at the main entrance. At this location there is a paved pedestrian and bike path that runs between the park and the dunes. This path, the Omer Rains Bike Trail, heads north to the pier and all the way to Emma Wood State Beach eight miles away making it a great bike ride. There are two parking areas for San Buenaventura State Beach. The main entrance is at the north end of Pierpont Boulevard at San Pedro Street where a large grass park with picnic tables is the site of many special events. The northern parking lot off East Harbor Boulevard provides access to the beach near the Ventura Pier. South of San Pedro Street, the beach is in front of homes the entire way. At Seaward Avenue there is a city-provided parking lot with beach access. Share Tweet Pin 2 2 Shares Address Pierpont Blvd & San Pedro St Ventura, CA 93001 Phone 805-585-1850 Park Name San Buenaventura State Beach Owner State Park Pet Details No dogs allowed on the beach Fees Fee for parking Activities Surfing, Biking, Skating, Volleyball, Picnicking, Walking, Sunbathing Amenities Restrooms, Paved Bike Path, Picnic Tables, BBQs, Volleyball Courts, Grass Park, Snack Bar, Rentals Links Water Quality Surf Report Tide Chart Water Temps View larger map Get Directions Ventura, US 11:38 am, Sep 21, 2026 76 °F L: 73 ° H: 81 ° Feels like 77 °F ° broken clouds Humidity: 61 % Pressure: 1014 mb 2 m/s SSW Wind Gust: 0 m/s UV Index: 0 Precipitation: 0 inch Clouds: 55% Visibility: 5 km Sunrise: 6:44 am Sunset: 6:55 pm Weather from OpenWeatherMap Nearby Attractions Ventura Promenade 0.9 miles away The Ventura Promenade is an oceanfront pathway that runs between the Ventura Pier and Surfers Point. Trail users can... See Details The Old Mission San Buenaventura 1.2 miles away The Ventura Mission, one in a chain of 21 California missions, is perched on a hill above the Pacific... See Details Nearby Lodging Ventura Beach Marriott 0.3 miles away The elegantly designed Ventura Beach Marriott enjoys a modern flair set amidst a stylish setting. Only about a half... See Details Wyndham Garden Ventura Pierpont Inn 0.3 miles away Wyndham Garden Ventura Pierpont Inn in Ventura California sits just above Highway 101 and though you can hear the... See Details Related Articles Parks California State Beaches, The Complete List View article Hotels & Resorts Best Beach Resorts of Central California View article Travel Destinations Say Hi To Ojai, California View article Related Maps Best Beaches Beaches Near Ojai California View map Best Beaches Best Beaches Near Bakersfield View map Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one. Your review Your overall rating Select a Rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star Your review Your name Your email This review is based on my own experience and is my genuine opinion. Submit Review