Ventura's Hidden Gems: History, Gardens & Local Spots
The Ventura Botanical Gardens is a 107-acre site with views of the coastline, agricultural vistas, Channel Islands, and Ojai’s Topa Topa peak. It offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse plant species and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
San Buenaventura Mission is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into California's rich cultural heritage. The mission provides educational resources, community events, and a serene environment for reflection and worship.
General details about City of Ventura beaches, along with information about other beaches located within Ventura that are managed by other state and local agencies.
Welcome to Bell Arts Factory, a non-profit organization established in 2006. We utilize the arts to deliver messages and encourage acts of greater good within our community.
Taste, Sip, Shop Restaurant, Wine Shop, Wine Club & Catering. The Cave Restaurant is open Tuesday thru Thursday between 12-9pm, Friday and Saturday 12-10pm, featuring 40 wines on Enomatic machines for your tasting pleasure.
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.
The Olivas Adobe historic site features the restored two-story adobe home of Don Raymundo Olivas. Built in 1847, this Monterey-style adobe home, Historical Landmark No. 115 from the Rancho-era, celebrates Ventura’s Rancho and Latino heritage through docent-led weekend tours, educational outreach programs for school groups, and community events.
