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VENTURA COUNTY COAST
Activities throughout the year
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Ventura County Coast
Visitor Information
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SKIP THROUGH THE SEASONS by cele-
brating them in the string of four main
cities located in the Ventura County Coast,
between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles—
Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and
Ventura. Whether they’re signature sea-
sonal events, great ways to get outdoors, or
first-rate family adventures, there are
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plenty of options to fit your mood and style
of travel.
Spring
New growth after the winter is an essential
sign of spring. Head to Camarillo for its Sat-
urday morning Farmers’ Market, featuring
California farm-fresh organic produce
straight from the farmers who grew it.
Another ultimate celebration of spring is
the California Strawberry Festival in
Oxnard (May 16-17) with more than 50 food
booths brimming with treats like
smoothies, strawberry beer, strawberry
shortcake and chocolate-dipped strawber-
ries. What goes with food? Beer! The fifth
annual Beer March features 20 craft brew-
eries and live entertainment in Old Town
Camarillo (March 14). Some of the most
dedicated visitors to the region are the
highlight of the Celebration of the Whales
at the Channel Islands Harbor (March 22),
where California gray whales inspire
KAMILO BUSTAMANTE; CONNOR DETKO. OPPOSITE: VENTURA COUNTY COAST