Los Angeles International Airport 1 hr 12
Museum of Ventura County (5 min) Celebrated regional museum provides cultural artwork & history exhibits, plus educational programs. San Buenaventura State Beach (7 min) Family-friendly state beach with picnic sites, a parking lot, snack bar, bike paths & rental shop. Oxnard State Beach Park (17 min) A palm-lined jogging path, volleyball, BBQs & a playground located alongside beach. Lake Casitas (53 min) Established in 1959, this man-made lake is a popular setting for fishing, rowing, boating & camping. Ojai Valley (22 min) Scenic area known for its lavender fields, arty shops & luxury wellbeing spas, plus hiking routes. Mission Basilica San Buenaventura (5 min) Historic Spanish mission with a 1700s church & gardens & a small museum showcasing local artifacts. Ventura Botanical Gardens (8 min) Channel Islands Maritime Museum (19 min) Maritime history, culture & art exhibits are the focus of this educational venue by the harbor. Arroyo Verde Park (10 min) A 132-acre park with miles of hiking trails plus open grass areas, a nature center & playgrounds. The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park (13 min) Marina Park (9 min) A 15-acre oceanfront park sprinkled with palm trees, featuring a playground & volleyball area. Surfers Point at Seaside Park (12 min) Small destination beach for surfers & windsurfers, with picnic tables, showers & restrooms. Emma Wood State Beach (6 min) Oceanside spot for surfing & fishing with fire pits & RV camping available with advance reservation. Grant Park (18 min) Rugged 107-acre hilltop park offering sweeping coastline views & picnic benches. Rincon Beach (12 min) Sandy stretch backed by large boulders, popular for strolls & Pacific Ocean sunsets. |