Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ventura, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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0.0 Miles
Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
7.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
Factory Tours 1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a variety of tours and adventures that involve the history of the California fields with Limoneira Tours. The tour packages include hot air balloon rides, back country jeep tours, citrus ranch and packing house tours and more.
7.3 Miles
91% 35 votes
Kayaking 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93035 MoreLess Info
Offering professional guided kayaking tours of the Channel Islands National Park, Blue Ocean Kayaking provides gear and instructions for navigating the Island Of Anacapa cove and natural sea caves. Dolphins, whales, and sea lions can be observed during the tour.
7.3 Miles
Channel Islands Kayak Center Day Tours is a service that allows guests to spend a day kayaking and experiencing life out on the water. Visitors may observe different sea wildlife, learn about the local history, and explore sea caves.
7.4 Miles
92% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1421 Emerson Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033 MoreLess Info
Located in Oxnard, California, the Mullin Automotive Museum is dedicated to vintage vehicles from the first half of the 20th century. The building holds hundreds of exhibits and has a beautiful rooftop garden.
7.6 Miles
89% 142 votes
Specialty Museums 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA 93035 MoreLess Info
Marine art is the focus of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, California. The museum has an extensive collection of American marine art. It is also home to several huge model exhibits and is a must-visit attraction for model designers and hobbyists.
7.6 Miles
80% 30 votes
Specialty Museums 2230 Statham Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93033 MoreLess Info
The Murphy Auto Museum maintains a permanent collection of vehicles, including a 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, a 1940 Ford Limousine, and a 1927 Ford Model T pickup truck. The location also offers rotating exhibits.
7.7 Miles
78% 106 votes
Fishing 4151 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93035 MoreLess Info
The sportfishing community has been served by the Channel Islands Sportfishing Center for over 45 years. The business provides quick and easy access to popular fishing grounds along with live bait, free parking, and fully stocked tackle shop.
8.4 Miles
79% 14 votes
Dog Park 3250 S Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033 MoreLess Info
College Park features three basketball courts, a group picnic area, concrete walking paths, and a turf area. There is also an on-site dog park that is separated into large and small dog sections.
8.7 Miles
45% 44 votes
Trampoline Parks 166 N Aviador Street, Camarillo, CA 93010 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Sky High Sports Camarillo features a laser tag arena along with trampoline activities including dodgeball, basketball and aerobics. The center also offers party hosting, arcade games, a foam pit and a cafe.
8.8 Miles
90% 51 votes
Beaches 100-2500 Ocean Drive, Oxnard, CA MoreLess Info
Enjoy an array of water sports and other outdoor activities at Silver Strand Beach. A white sandy beach, it is also a good spot for relaxing, sun bathing or picnicking.
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