Ventura is the getaway to a region with fascinating agricultural and cultural history. Nearby towns offer unique activities and glimpses of the region's living heritage
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Antique, classic, experimental planes, autos, race cars, motorcycles, radios, artifacts, much more in "chain of hangars"....
Restored Victorian-style building built in 1890 by the founders of Union Oil Company; a museum of the oil industry plus rotating exhibits of science, ...
Presents the story of the U.S. Navy's SeaBees and Civil Engineers, including a collection of uniforms, weapons and other artifacts....
The Museum is centered on the 1887 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot. Other buildings included in the Historical Park ar the 1919 Rancho Sespe Bunkhouse...
4 1/2 acre community park featuring 6 styles of gardens including a Japanese, Mission Courtyard, French, Italian, English and Rose garden....
Interactive hands-on museum for children ages 2 to 12 featuring exhibits and art activities, model trains, rock and mineral displays, optical illusion...
Beautiful Lake Casitas offers activities for the entire family - camping, boating, fishing, Family Water Park & picknicking with special events featur...
Popular spot for fishing, camping, boating, water-skiing, swimming, hiking and sailing....
LIMONEIRA TOURS Refresh, Revitalize, Renew... Hot Air Ballooning, Horseback Riding, Jeep Tours, Gourmet Orchard Dining, Chuckwagon Lunches, Hist...
Offers a vast network of more challenging trails for experienced hikers....
Stop in for free trail maps and info about the Las Padres National forest...
Exhibits of Chumash culture and history, tours of cave art, environmental programs....
Features a fisherman's wharf, specialty shops and restaurants. Marine supplies and boat sales and rentals can be found at the yatch harbor....
Artifacts and exhibits related to the early history of Port Hueneme....
The ParkLINK Shuttle serves visitors in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, call for information- 888-734-2323. About the ParkLINK Sh...
Learn more about Native American Cultures. Guest - hosts share their traditional knowledge with visitors. The Goal of the Friends of Satwiwa is to ed...
The world's only Skateboarding Museum. Over 2,000 items on display showing the complete history of California's sport....
Celebrates Ronald Reagan's life and presidency through photographs, memorabilia, a replica of the Oval Office, a section of the Berlin Wall and changi...
The largest performing arts center between Los Angeles and San Francisco, hosting the world's most renowned performers and most talked about Broadway ...
The areas around Ventura offer a bounty of wonderful day trip options including the beautiful Heritage Valley where you will find the California Oil Museum. scenic drives and verdant green fields. Ojai is nestled in the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest and offers local wineries, spas and golf in addition to access to miles of trails for hiking. The north cost of Ventura is known for being some of the best surfing in the world, while famous Malibu and Santa Barbara lie just up or down the coast from Ventura.