- TripBuzz found 154 things to do with kids in or near Ventura, California, including 130 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks.
- From Mondos Beach to Lake Casitas Recreation Area, the Ventura area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Beaches, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- Located on the Pacific Coast, Ventura, CA is an attraction for beach-seeking tourists and those who are interested in the history of the San Buenaventura Mission. Musical entertainment is important to the people of Ventura and the city sees many headline acts, including former crowd pleasers such as Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chile Peppers, and The Doors.
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Menu includes shrimp tacos, bacon cheeseburgers, huevos rancheros, veggie and cheese omelets, spicy tuna and avocado melts, and tamales
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As the largest of the eight channel islands, Santa Cruz is home to the Santa Cruz Island Channel Islands National Park. The park offers breathtaking ocean views and wildlife sightings. The park also houses historic structures from the 1800's.
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A sprawling county park covering 132 acres, Arroyo Verde Park features a nature center, as well as miles of hiking and running trails. The park also offers two playgrounds as well as picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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The Buenaventura Golf Course is a parkland-style course with green fairways, mature tree lines, and white sand bunkers. The location also hosts golf tournaments, banquets, and the Ventura City Championship.
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The Ventura Theatre is a live music venue that hosts a wide variety of performers from various musical genres. The venue is also available for rentals for parties, banquets, and events of various sizes and kinds.
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Featuring full stadium seating, Plaza Cinemas is a movie theater that shows the latest released movies to its guests. Amenities at the theater include matinee specials, 3-D movies, and MediaMation 4D Motion EFX theaters.
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off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93036
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McGrath State Beach is a two-mile beach that is often used by surfers and anglers who often stay in the campground. The beach is also used by thousands of migratory birds because of its location along the Santa Cruz River.
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Visitors to Mandalay Beach enjoy views of the Channel Islands. Stroll along this secluded beach and take in the fresh air. Guests have also been known to spot dolphins swim by. Bike paths are also available.
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Oxnard, California is home to the Heritage Square Museum. This historical interpretive center features costumed interpreters and Victorian-inspired architecture. The museum is dedicated to the first hundred years of Californian statehood.
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Beautiful Oxnard State Beach & Park is perenially popular with kite enthusiasts, picnickers, joggers and power walkers. The park includes volleyball courts, barbeque stations and an area for skateboarding. The covered pavillion must be reserved in advance.
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With productions ranging from political dramas to Shakespeare plays, Elite Theatre Company is a community theater group comprised of local performers. The company often throws public fundraiser events for its youth theater education program.