- 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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Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
3.7 Miles
McGrath State Park is a beachside state park and campground. The beach runs for two miles and is suitable for fishing and surfing. Swimming is allowed but swimmers are cautioned to be vigilant of strong riptides.
1.4 Miles
A children's entertainment center, The Clubhouse Fun Zone features a jungle gym, an inflatable play structure and a number of toys for younger children. It also provides a lounge area for parents, Wi-Fi Internet access, computers and a cafe.
1.5 Miles
Golf N' Stuff is a local entertainment center which houses a miniature golf course, bumper cars, bumper boats, lazer tag and more, coupled with beautiful landscaping and water features, making it a popular local venue for family entertainment.
2.3 Miles
Ventura Aquatic Center features several amenities including a 50-meter competition swimming pool, 25-meter recreation pool, activity pool and two water slides. They also offer swimming lessons, aquatic exercise classes and water polo.
3.6 Miles
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.
2.8 Miles
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28 votes
San Pedro Street & Pierpont Blvd Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003
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Featuring two miles of white sand beach, San Buenaventura State Beach also has sand dunes, ample parking, and picnic areas. The beach is a popular attraction for swimming, surfing, or simply relaxing on the sand.
3.6 Miles
Century Theatres is a movie theater that offers free weekly concessions, IMAX movie showings, RealD 3D technology, and cinearts. The theatre is also available to rent for private birthday parties and movie showings.
6.0 Miles
A popular destination for school field trips, Carnegie Art Museum features the works of California artists along with pieces that celebrate the beauty of the region. The museum also hosts special cultural events such as poetry and book club meetings.
6.0 Miles
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.
6.1 Miles
46%
28 votes
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.