- 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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Lessons for all levels teach the basic skills of surfing, such as balancing and paddling
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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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One of Oxnard's most popular wineries is Rancho Ventavo Cellars. The winery is best known for its red wines, which are made from grapes harvested by several local vineyards. Rancho Ventavo Cellars offers wine club memberships and hosts special events regularly.
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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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Known for its red wines, Magnavino Cellars offers visitors a tasting room experience, complete with cheese and crackers. The tastings are hosted in a warehouse where visitors can sample directly from the barrel.
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Open on weekends, Strey Cellars is a winery and tasting room with a decidedly contemporary vibe. The winery makes an array of wines, with an emphasis on red varietals, and welcomes visitors for tastings.
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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.
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3810 West Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA
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Channel Islands Harbor has a number of shops and restaurants on its pier. Rent a kayak or electric boat and explore the waters.
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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.
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Explore the waters off of Oxnard, California with Sail Channel Islands Day Tours. The company's sailing vessels are large, stable and have luxurious appointments. Sail Channel Islands Day Tours is available for small groups, couples and individuals.