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Ventura Pier and Promenade
Mission Basilica San Buenaventura
Museum of Ventura County
Ventura Botanical Gardens
Serra Cross Park
Surfers Point Beach
Emma Wood State Beach
Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path
Rubicon Theatre Company
Island Packers
Ventura Food Tours
Olivas Adobe
Ventura Harbor Village
Dudley House Historical Museum
Lake Casitas Recreation Area
Lure Fish House
Spencer Makenzie's Fish
Cafe Fiore
Himalaya Restaurant
Topa Topa Brewing Company
Old Creek Ranch Winery
Golf N' Stuff
The Ultimate Escape Rooms
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What makes Ventura a unique destination?
- Nature has been generous to Ventura: snuggled between the Ventura River and the Santa Clara River valleys and sheltered by Mt. Pinos with 9,000-foot-high peaks, it is the land of abundance, great natural beauty, and a relaxed Southern California beach city vibe.
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What are the best things to do in Ventura?
- Best things to do in Ventura include the lively art scene, downtown galleries and museums, and the views from the Ventura Botanical Gardens.
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How can visitors relax and unwind in Ventura?
- Sitting on the beach and watching the world go by is another wonderful way to enjoy Ventura.
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