Guidebook for Ventura

Tim & Natasya
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.
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Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker Dr
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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.
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Le Petit Cafe And Bakery
1591 Spinnaker Dr
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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.
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CAFÉ ZACK
1095 E Thompson Blvd
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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.
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Taqueria Tepatitlan
362 N Ventura Ave
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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.
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Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson Blvd
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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!!!
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Taqueria Cuernavaca
1117 N Ventura Ave
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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.
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The Taj Cafe
574 E Main St
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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.
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Surfers Point at Seaside Park
Shoreline Drive
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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, USA
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, USA
Ventura Pier, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

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.
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Bell Arts Factory
432 N Ventura Ave
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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
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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
Vons
Walking distance
Red Barn Market
995 N Ventura Ave