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VENTURA COUNTY COAST
Venture out along the sea
»WINE, DINE,
RIDE, INDULGE!
Ventura County Coast
Visitor Information
venturacountycoast.com
WITH THE WIDE-OPEN SPACES along the
California coast, it’s no wonder Califor-
nians spend a lot of time outdoors. Even if
you’re not a resident, you too can surf the
swell at Point Hueneme, grab some fish
tacos for lunch, spend the afternoon hiking
to the perfect sunset spot and finish the day
enjoying some local brews.
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A string of four main cities—Camarillo,
Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and Ventura—
located between Santa Barbara and Los
Angeles, allow for a variety of experiences
in Ventura County. Spend some quality
time in Camarillo’s historic Old Town, or
enjoy shopping, gallery hopping and vis-
iting indulgent spas. Oxnard is ideal for
foodies chasing great tastes and outdoors
lovers wanting access to Channel Islands
National Park. Port Hueneme blends a his-
tory-rich Naval Construction Battalion
Center with wide, sandy beaches. Ven-
tura’s active beach culture and artsy
downtown lure many looking for a Cali-
fornia-style getaway.
Those in search of an active way to enjoy
the region might consider cycling along the
grand loop—a 150-mile route that takes
cyclists past beautiful beaches and
climbing along mountain roads. Don’t
worry, you can do just part of it. The route
is easily broken up into segments best
enjoyed at your leisure.
VENTURA COUNTY COAST