Ventura County Travel Guide

California

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Popular cities in Ventura County

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Ventura
Known for Beaches, Sea and Festivals
Visit this quaint beach town to enjoy its lively cultural scene and its famous surfing conditions. The site was founded by the Franciscan friar, Junipero Serra.

Reasons to visit

  • Ventura Harbor
  • Ventura City Beach
  • Ventura Pier
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Ojai
Known for Relaxing, Romantic and Hiking
Relaxing Ojai awaits: its hiking, festivals, university life and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Golf Course at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
  • Libbey Bowl
  • Ojai Art Center
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A coastal city with a long pier extending into the ocean, a sandy beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
Oxnard
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Ports
With miles of beautiful coastline, beaches perfect for sunbathing or surfing and a bustling downtown, this city in southern California is a sunny paradise.

Reasons to visit

  • Channel Islands Harbor
  • Mandalay Beach
  • Silver Strand Beach
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Simi Valley
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Libraries
Experience quaint Simi Valley: its library, dining, entertainment and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
  • Corriganville Park
  • Bottle Village
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Camarillo
Known for Shopping, Dining and Family-friendly
Camarillo awaits: its theatre, entertainment, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Camarillo Ranch
  • WWII Aviation Museum
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Moorpark
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Dining
Romantic Moorpark awaits: its dining, golf and more!
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Stay near popular Ventura County attractions

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Ventura Harbor

9.0/10 (2,536 reviews)
Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale watching and charming friendliness in this waterfront area with access to Channel Islands National Park.
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