- The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Ventura, California, including 82 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Bike Paths.
- From Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path to Marina Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ventura and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Moorpark, Ojai, Camarillo and Oxnard.
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Guests enjoy traditional English tea complete with scones, cakes, jam, clotted cream, and savory finger sandwiches, plus flower shop credit
29.5 Miles
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4226 Valley Fair St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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The Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum is open 7 days a week and is free to the public. Visitors learn about the history of skateboarding through memorabilia and test their skills in the indoor skate park.
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Skatelab welcomes skateboarders and BMXers to an indoor facility full of ramps, rails, and other skating obstacles. In addition to a skate park, the facility has a free skating history museum with over 5,000 skateboards to see.
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Westward Beach
Westward Beach Drive and Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA
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Westward Beach is popular with surfers who often find one of the heaviest beach breaks here in the Southern California area. The beach is also popular for swimming, surfing, whale watching, scuba diving and fishing.
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Founded in 1786 by Franciscan priests of the Roman Catholic Church, Mission Santa Barbara remains one of the most ornate and opulent Catholic churches in California. The Mission's campus now includes a museum, gift shop and public mausoleum. Visitors should not wear shorts or tank tops while inside the church.
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One of the only year round waterfalls in the mountains of Malibu can be found within Solstice Canyon. A variety of hiking paths are available through the area, including relatively easy hike toward the rim and a more strenuous six mile hike through the lower part of the canyon.
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Point Dume Nature Preserve begins as a trail and ascends to a coastal bluff sand dune that offers views of the bay, coast, mountains and islands. A viewing platform and beach are accessible via a boardwalk and stairway respectively.
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253 votes
2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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A wide range of exhibits are available at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History including those that feature mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, plant life, and geology that is native to the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands. There are also dioramas that depict prehistoric Native American life.
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1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Horticulture enthusiasts and nature lovers adore the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a peaceful haven of manicured landscapes, formal gardens and endangere plant species. The Garden also offers many classes and seminars on topics such as bird identification.
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Located in a private neighborhood behind mansions, Lechuza Beach offers visitors panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The beach has unique features like rock formations and tides pools to explore.
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5005-C E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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The Rancho Santa Susana Community Center & Park is a community park that features horseshoe pits, picnic tables, soccer fields, public restrooms, and indoor volleyball courts. The center also has softball diamonds and a walking trail.