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The original name, San Buenaventura, is too long for most Californians - so they shorten it to plain ole Ventura CA. Sweet sandy beaches, locally grown strawberries & a historic Mission in a restored downtown village are just some of the things to look forward to when visiting this coastal city.
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elevation: 100' population: 100,300 zip code: 93001

Coastal

terrain:
developed beachside city w/ agriculture nearby


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location:
Ventura County
S of Santa Barbara
on Hwy 101 @ jct 33

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= VEC

recreation:

  • Biking & Rentals
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Cruises
  • Fishing
  • Beaches
  • Surfing
  • Hiking
  • Anacapa Island Hikes - Channel Islands NP
  • Ahmanson Ranch - Lasky Mesa
  • Paradise Falls - Wildwood Park
  • Ojai Bike Path
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    parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

  • Channel Islands National Park
  • Los Padres National Forest
  • Point Mugu State Park
  • Emma Wood State Beach

    • California Coastal Forests Map Set
    California Coastal Forests Map Set

    ventura campgrounds

    Emma Wood State Beach Camping
    McGrath State Beach Camping
    Wheeler Gorge - Hwy 33 Camping

    		 tent camping

    description:
    Beach city, N of Los Angeles & Malibu; Nice renovated downtown scene with shops, restaurants, & nightlife. Boat access to the Channel Islands, from Ventura Harbor

    nearby towns:
    Oxnard
    Ojai
    Port Hueneme
    Carpinteria
    		local links:

    Ventura Chamber of Commerce
    801 S. Victoria Ave. Suite 200 Ventura, CA 93003
    805-676-7500
    http://www.ventura-chamber.org

    Zeitgeist
    Lassens Market
    Mission San Buenaventura
    CORBA - Mountain Bike Club
    Los Padres ForestWatch
    Guided Hikes: Naturalist For You
    Rec Solar
    Learn to Surf
    Carnivale Ventura
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