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Review:
Built in 1872, the Ventura Pier and Promenade is a symbol of Ventura’s past when the agriculture, construction, and oil industries were thriving.
Today, the Ventura Pier is a tourist attraction, a favorite spot for fishing, and the best spot for admiring the sunset, ocean, coastline, and the Channel Islands.
The ageing pier has been renovated many times, and its current length of 1,700 feet is about 300 feet shorter than the original. It is made entirely of wood except the steel pilings, and it is the eighth longest pier in California. Besides great fishing, it has a nice sand playground at its base with kids’ swings.
There are also many benches for pleasant sunset watching and numerous panels with photos and information about the pier’s history and the current efforts to raise funds for its restoration and conservation. On both sides of the pier is the popular San Buenaventura State Beach.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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