Los Angeles International Airport 1 hr 19
Ventura Botanical Gardens (14 min) Rincon Beach (4 min)
Sandy stretch backed by large boulders, popular for strolls & Pacific Ocean sunsets. Emma Wood State Beach (8 min)
Oceanside spot for surfing & fishing with fire pits & RV camping available with advance reservation. Surfers Point at Seaside Park (12 min)
Small destination beach for surfers & windsurfers, with picnic tables, showers & restrooms. Museum of Ventura County (12 min)
Celebrated regional museum provides cultural artwork & history exhibits, plus educational programs. Ojai Valley (29 min)
Scenic area known for its lavender fields, arty shops & luxury wellbeing spas, plus hiking routes. Marina Park (16 min)
A 15-acre oceanfront park sprinkled with palm trees, featuring a playground & volleyball area. Mondo's Beach (19 min)
A small beach break offers a good opportunity for beginners to surf at this compact beach. Lake Casitas (48 min)
Established in 1959, this man-made lake is a popular setting for fishing, rowing, boating & camping. Solimar (5 min)
Long picturesque stretch of beach framed by boulders, with no facilities available. Casitas Water Adventure (27 min)
Small water park with a playground for young children, a lazy river inner-tube ride & a snack bar. San Buenaventura State Beach (14 min)
Family-friendly state beach with picnic sites, a parking lot, snack bar, bike paths & rental shop. The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park (19 min) Carpinteria State Beach (17 min)
State beach offers a mile of water activities, picnicking & hiking, plus camping (for a fee). Mission Basilica San Buenaventura (12 min)
Historic Spanish mission with a 1700s church & gardens & a small museum showcasing local artifacts. | 
