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FamilyFun's Ventura, CA
San Buenaventura State Beach is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

1. San Buenaventura State Beach

7.9
901 San Pedro St (at Harbor Blvd), Ventura, CA
State or Provincial Park · 17 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: There are a lot of contenders for "best beach" in Ventura, but we lean toward this one. It's a mile-long stretch that's great for kids. There's also a cluster of restaurants at the beach's midpoint.

Seaward Fish 'n' Chips is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

2. Seaward Fish 'n' Chips

1125 S Seaward Ave (Zephyr Ct.), Ventura, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: A nice place for lunch near Buenaventura State Beach.

Ventura Pier is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

3. Ventura Pier

9.1
Ventura Pier (at Harbor Blvd), Ventura, CA
Pier · 9 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Families can enjoy a playground, a restaurant, and a promenade here.

Marina Park is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

4. Marina Park

8.3
Pierpont Blvd (at Greenlock Ln), Ventura, CA
Beach · 10 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Quieter than Ventura Pier (and about 2 miles south), this park on the beach has a zip line, swings, a sand volleyball court, and a big wooden play ship.

Mission San Buenaventura is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

5. Mission San Buenaventura

7.2
211 E Main St, Ventura, CA
Church · 8 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Stroll through the mission's beautiful gardens, then browse the shops along the palm-tree lined street. Don't forget to pop into an ice-cream shop!

Century Theatre is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

6. Century Theatre

7.3
555 E Main St (btw N California & N Chestnut St), Ventura, CA
Movie Theater · 12 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: A good place to catch a matinee.

Winchester's Grill & Saloon is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

7. Winchester's Grill & Saloon

6.8
632 E Main St (btw S. Chestnut & S. Fir St.), Ventura, CA
Steakhouse · 23 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Try their generously sized burgers and fries or, if you're feeling more daring, an ostrich-meat entree.

Cappelletti's is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

8. Cappelletti's

1141 S Seaward Ave (Zephyr Ct.), Ventura, CA
Pizzeria · 5 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Besides tasty Italian dishes, Trattoria Cappelletti and Pizzeria has a lovely beach view, which makes it perfect for people-watching and enjoying the sunset.

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

9. Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach

6.5
450 Harbor Blvd (California), Ventura, CA
Hotel · 26 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: This place is right on the shore, with ocean views from most rooms. It's also close to Main St. and has a pool and a restaurant.

The Pierpont Inn & Racquet Club is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

10. The Pierpont Inn & Racquet Club

7.7
550 San Jon Rd, Ventura, CA
Hotel · 12 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Built in 1910, this Inn is a short walk from the beach. There's a pool, free parking, and continental breakfast. Rooms, suites, and cottages are available.

Golf N' Stuff is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

11. Golf N' Stuff

7.9
5555 Walker St (btw Mesa Verde Ave & Moon Dr), Ventura, CA
Mini Golf Course · 7 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: Here's the story: the "golf" is two 18-hole mini golf courses and the "stuff" is bumper boats, go-carts, laser tag, an arcade, and a snack bar.

The Harbor Hatter is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

12. The Harbor Hatter

1567 Spinnaker Dr #101, Ventura, CA
Uncategorized · 3 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: A quirky chapeau shop that sells lobster hats, viking helmets, Harry Potter wear, and more.

Ventura Boat Rentals is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

13. Ventura Boat Rentals

Ventura, CA
Harbor or Marina · 3 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: You can rent a pontoon boat to tool around the bay and watch sea lions sunbathe and pelicans skim the water.

Island Packers is one of FamilyFun's Ventura, CA.

14. Island Packers

1691 Spinnaker Dr #105B, Ventura, CA
Boat or Ferry · 9 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: This place offers whale-watching expeditions as well as trips to the nearby Channel Islands National Park, which is made up of 5 islands teeming with rare plants and animals.