At Ventura Harbor, kids can take a spin on the delightful carousel or a cruise around the harbor. Families can also rent kayaks or paddle boats to explore the nooks and crannies of the harbor, nearby keys and shore on their own. Mom, dad, grandparents, and kids alike will enjoy the Channel Islands Visitors Center, which presents films and fascinating exhibits. We highly recommend a trip to the Channel Islands to experience dolphins, whales, and all the wonders of these magnificent islands firsthand.
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Established in 1997, Pacific Sailing's goal is to offer sailing value without the expense and worry of ownership. In addition to the bareboat sailing ...
Is a beautiful and important natural preserve and recreational resource. The park consists of 132 acres of relatively rugged land - featuring 14 acres...
One of Ventura's most wondrous attractions, often referred to as the American Galapagos is accessible for multi-day camping trips. (14 miles off coast...
Learn about the spectacular islands which lie just off of Ventura's coast at this visitor center which also features a tide pool, museum, lectures and...
Ocean fishing. Open party trips, private charters,1/2 to 3/4 day, overnight and outer island excursions. Whale watching cruises out of the Channel Isl...
The Leo Robbins Sailing Center is a U.S. Sailing National award winning facility and has been a community sailing facility for over 35 years. The Sail...
Our Goal at Cory Kruseman's Sprint Car and Midget Driving School is to give the Fan or Race Car Driver some safe seat time and instruction in a Sprint...
Gallery of tile murals, unique local gifts, back-splashes & accent tiles, kodak photo kiosk, live green screen photos, murals of all sizes, kitchen an...
Reservations required. 120 sites for tents or self-contained RV sites -10 or more people per group- (non-groups accepted upon availability). Maximum ...
Miniature golf and arcade games for kids. With two fun and entertaining 18-hole courses to choose from, Golf N’ Stuff in Ventura prides itself in pre...
Interactive hands-on museum for children ages 2 to 12 featuring exhibits and art activities, model trains, rock and mineral displays, optical illusion...
At the west end of Spinnaker Drive, just across the street from the Channel Islands National Park Visitor's Center, Harbor Cove Beach is a safe waterf...
High-performance Race Driving Learn the skills and feel the thrills of competitive race car driving in 80-mph racing karts, the training ground of th...
Southern California's Coolest Track! Open to the public. Come Race your family and friends! The new Jim Hall Track Time gives you real kart-racing-f...
Beautiful Lake Casitas offers activities for the entire family - camping, boating, fishing, Family Water Park & picnicking with special events feature...
Offers a vast network of more challenging trails for experienced hikers. Los Padres National Forest encompasses approximately 1.75 million acres of...
Stop in for free trail maps and info about the Los Padres National Forest....
Families can spend lots of quality time together on the mainland, too. See monarch butterflies roosting in the trees at Camino Real Park, or go for a hike in Ojai or in the Los Padres National Forest. You can also relax at nearby Lake Casitas, where you can rent flat-bottom boats, fish, and, in the summer months, frolic in a children's waterplay-ground.
Ventura's beaches are a great place to take the family. Many areas have playgrounds on the sand.
Local theater companies regularly run theatre camps for kids as well as featuring children's programming.
Don't miss a trip to Skating Plus or at Golf N'Stuff kids can choose from activities including miniature golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, Lil'Indy race cars, arcades, and more.
Just a short drive from Ventura, you can take the kids for a ride on the Fillmore & Western Railway in Fillmore and learn about their famous Hollywood trains.