- Our list of the best things to do in Ventura, California, features the top 200 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ventura, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 37 things to do within the city of Ventura, CA , followed by 163 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ojai, Camarillo, Oxnard, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula, Malibu, Fillmore, Simi Valley, Long Beach and Santa Barbara
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Participants explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
2.9 Miles
Located in Ventura, California, Island Packers offers tour cruises, chartered excursions and whalewatching trips. Many Island Packers tours include hiking, backpacking, overnight camping and photo-safari opportunities. The company offers discounts for school groups.
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Ventura Food Tours offer guided tours of the best dining options present in Ventura County. These trips are accompanied by informative commentary and conversations with the local chefs and owners.
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163 votes
1591 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001
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At Calboat Diving – Spectre Dive Boat, guests have the chance to go scuba diving along the northern chain of the Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands. Guests as young as ten years old may take advantage of the company's services.
7.2 Miles
Cyclists get quite the workout on the Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path, which stretches between Ventura and Ojai. The smooth, paved surface is perfect for both racing and mountain bikes. Rollerbladers are also welcome.
2.9 Miles
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102 votes
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
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Visitors to The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park have access to information, maps and other materials that make it easy to get the most out of each visit. Friendly staff members are always available to answer questions.
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Arts patrons love to take in shows at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, California. The Theatre features musicals, plays, recitals, concerts, dance exhibitions and other enjoyable performances that are fun for adults and kids.
1.5 Miles
89%
55 votes
2290 Eastman Ave, Ste 109, Ventura, CA 93003
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A craft winery that specializes in unique blends of different wine types, Four Brix Winery uses French, Italian, Spanish, and California grapes in various combinations. The winery features a tasting room with live music and food.
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At The Wine Rack, visitors can sample up to three reds and three whites for each flight. The lounge hosts live entertainment from local musicians and comedians on weekends and week nights.
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Enjoy expansive shore views, terrific fishing, exclusive shopping and fine dining at the Ventura Pier & Promenade in Ventura, California. The pier is open until sunset, and the promenade remains open for several hours thereafter.
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Located in Ventura, California, the Ventura Harbor Village is an indoor-outdoor commerce and recreation area on gorgeous waterfront property. It features a bevy of shops and restaurants, plus plenty of open space dotted with shady trees.