Ventura, California Travel Guide 2023: BEST Things to DO & EAT!

Ventura, California is located between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and may be California's Best Kept Secret? Join us on a 3-Day Guide to this amazing beach town that you may not have heard of in 2022.
Special Thanks to Visit Ventura for their support: visitventuraca.com/
Ventura, California 3-Day Guide Chapter List:
00:00- Intro
00:25- Cocktails at Rocks & Drams
14 South California Street
00:58- Dinner at Aloha Steakhouse
364 South California Street
01:33- Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main Street
02:25- Bike Ride Along The Beach (Wheel Fun Rentals)
850 East Harbor Boulevard
03:12- Ventura Pier
03:27- Afternoon Exploring Main Street
04:31- Visit the San Buenaventura Mission
211 E Main St
04:51- Tony's Pizzaria
186 E Thompson Blvd
05:20- Beer at Topa Topa Brewing Co.
4880 Colt Street
05:51- Peirano's
204 E Main St
06:03- Sunset Picnic at Serra Cross Park
06:27- Daytrip to Santa Cruz Island with Island Packers
3600 Harbor Blvd
06:32- Ventura Beach Marriot Tour
2055 E Harbor Blvd
06:55- Breakfast at Harbor Cove Cafe
1867 Spinnaker Drive
07:42- Sea Cave Kayaking with Channel Islands Adventure Company
www.islandkayaking.com/
08:51- Hiking the Channel Islands
09:44- Dinner at Water's Edge Restaurant
1510 Anchors Way Dr
10:27- Breakfast at Angie's Deli
1285 N Ventura Ave
11:15- Ventura Botanical Gardens
567 South Poli St
11:51- Explore the Taco District and Ventura Ave Murals
12:08- Taqueria Tepatitlan
362 N Ventura Ave
12:50- Visit Ventura Spirits
3891 N Ventura Ave
13:36- MadeWest Brewing
668 E Harbor Blvd
13:59- Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor Blvd
14:33- Breakfast at Cafe Ficelle
390 South Mills Road
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[@rudyspective1870]

OMG I LIVE IN VENTURA! But you just made me see the city and the county in a different light, and I appreciate it. Thank you for visiting us, you guys are always welcome here.

[@HereBeBarr]

So cool!

[@IsaacCloud]

I miss California. Everyone I run into here in KY that talks smack about CA doesn't understand that CA is full of stuff like this. You can't get these views, food, or culture in the Midwest.

[@AndrewLaMonica1]

Then move there if you love it so much.

[@shadowduck02]

You have to remember how many idiotic people that live in KY… worship their messiah DJT and believe that socialism is a death wish to the US. to them California is where all them “libs” they are deathly afraid of live.

[@brandons6511]

Bro I completely understand. People that never been there love to talk so much smack about California. Despite their government completely destroying their state it really is one of the best places in the United States.

[@laismanero3629]

KY doesn't have bad spots tho. Especially if you're in Louisville

[@australianpatriot]

@@brandons6511 California is the best place in the USA but the Government is a damn shame

[@JevenDovey]

Ventura is a great spot! Next you need to come check out San Clemente. Its another gem on the California coast. Everyone thinks Orange County is crazy busy but this town is so far south that it still has the small surf town vibe and is super chill.

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Jeven, I hope you're doing well!!

[@JevenDovey]

@@HereBeBarr all good. Busy with 2 kids and 2 channels. Let me know next time you’re in Cali and we’ll try to link up

[@HereBeBarr]

@@JevenDovey Definitley!

[@magaliwh8275]

Being a Venturian if that’s a word your video depicted it perfectly. I frequent many spots that you went to and look forward to going to some that I haven’t yet. Now when people ask me where I live I can just forward them your video because that’s pretty much what it is.

[@jimmy18547]

You guys just did all the hard work for me. Now I know exactly what to do in Ventura. Thanks Barr!!

[@frednich9603]

Amazing sites, great commentary.... but wow, Ben got some EPIC shots! Totally impressed!

[@HereBeBarr]

Ben worked his tail off on this one.

[@vannessamendez5059]

Wow! I am a Ventura native and I have lived out of state for a while but visit periodically, this video makes me miss my hometown and actually explore more the next time I go back home to visit.

[@bonniem3754]

You showed me a whole new side of Ventura that I plan to visit. Living about 50 miles away I go there a lot, but have never experienced what you have. Thanks

[@FoolHardyQueso]

I smell a collab with Action kid coming, that would be cool.

[@davidm.5286]

I’ll make this brief…”Ventura is a Diamond in the Rough” Best weather anywhere!

[@kevinnorris6558]

Ventura literally looks like it could be a city south of the border. If you didn't give me any context, I couldn't have guessed that it was in California. I've never been to California (or the West Coast) but I plan to take a long trip there one day. Might be the most beautiful state in the country.

[@Lissi0423]

I moved to Manhattan Aug 2020 from Westlake Village which is 25 min away. I used to hate all the railheads on Main St . Now after living in NYC I’ll take the Ventura Crackheads ! Moving back soon to be back near my family and grown kids. Best crunchy ground beef tacos Olas in Camarillo also their kids bean and cheese wet burrito 👌🏻 best carnitas in Oxnard

[@bonniem3754]

Check out the Camarillo Outlet Mall in Camarillo.

[@whatsreal7506]

I grew up in the Avenue area of Ventura in the 60s and 70s. Left in the mid-80s for employment... Although it has changed a lot, there's still nothing like Ventura. Love to get back home when I can! Well done video.

[@bonniepwtf]

What a beautiful trip for you guys! That food!!!! Excellent job done by Ben on capturing so many gorgeous views. I used to live out there so I really enjoyed this one.

[@HereBeBarr]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ceciliaromia]

Thanks so much !!! I really enjoyed it!!! Adriana and Jon, you are awesome! Special thanks to Ben! Hugs from Argentina!🥰

[@Bawdy420]

My home!! I used to live not too far away in Port Hueneme, so this is such a pleasant surprise! It really is a cool place to be

[@jessiegarcia82]

I used to live in the Ventura in the 90’s. This video is definitely making me miss it.

[@JasonRuppVlog]

This makes me want to see Ventura California! 🤘🤘

[@LizSmiley]

I am so happy you loved my home. You really covered so many of our favorites. ♥

[@mariar3715]

Ive never been to CA. This area looks like the type of trip id enjoy.

[@shadowduck02]

How about some likes and a shoutout to Ben. The best camera man on YT!

[@spoly8139]

You were brave to go kayaking in the waters around Santa Cruz Island...full of Great White Sharks!! Loved the video...so interesting!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks so much

[@marchesascottdale6662]

California Downtown is booming!! Its getting really cosmo in downtown Los angeles, god bless california for many reasons that its fabulous, so many places to go, and visit and ride buses and walk day and night the best place.

[@damondunn5994]

You guys are definitely California dreaming

[@Jesusisfaithful22]

WOW SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. ALL THE FOOD REALLY LOOKS DELICIOUS. THANKS FOR SHARING, KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@albertoalbertoni9529]

This video put me in a good mood, as well as a desire for the sea, good food, good drink and love!!!

[@travelcat6832]

Please do a day of discovering new things to do or new places to go in NY for a day with Adriana

[@PBMCTV]

I was always amazed how low key ventura was when i moved to LA from new jersey. Enjoy it man.

[@eduran777ify]

My hometown ❤️

[@Regulus3333]

Love your vids! When you and her took a bite of the taco was hilarious. She eats them right, you eat like a gringo not from California. Turn your head and go around the taco over the plate! Dont turn the taco! Mexican food in California is the best on earth, all Californians know this. Produce and culture mix is why. Cheers!

[@HereBeBarr]

hahahahah

[@Chieftracyhorse]

What a beautiful place, thank you for sharing Jon! ❤️

[@evelynsiegrist8311]

Lived there as a little kid on ash st off Thompson 1948-49!!!

[@thunderbirdsharrypotterfan]

Moving to Long Beach CA soon with a few friends

[@elizabethflores2778]

Loved living there, but definitely more crowded. Big kite surfing community there- I loved eating my lunch on the beach and watching the kite surfers!

[@BrandonPenson]

Cool video! I've always wanted to go out to California. The pizza place, the soda/candy shop and then bike path with that amazing view of the ocean ALL look really nice!

[@maril1379]

On a marathon watching your videos Number 2 Thumbs up

[@val5533]

thank you guys for sharing your adventures here. I grew up in Ventura and its a beautiful place I am glad you two enjoyed it as well. I miss it and this video made me really happy!

[@joeyn4607]

Topa topa! My favorite brewery in Santa Barbara 😍😍

[@johnf2539]

Entertaining video, now please take it down! We live in Ventura and it is getting more crowded, more expensive, and, it seems, more like Los Angeles.

[@nquiet160]

I just came back from NYC and used your videos to see some things. The crazy part Ventura is home and where I came back to 😂

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

Ventura is definitely an overlooked place! You got absolutely great weather for the Channel Islands. We are 0 for 2. Kayaked in a crazy rainstorm through the caves, and rained on for a hike to Smuggler's Cove.

[@SaltyReels]

Where are the caves? I was just there kayaking at channel island

[@Mamamiaia-2015]

We just bought a townhouse, 20 min drive from the pier! So happy to see all the things we can do here.

[@atlantabrooklyngal]

Wonderful video Jon. Thank you for the tour. 😊

[@andreiafilipapaulo5907]

Adriana is my food soul mate, she's so happy when she's eating : ) :) LOOOOL

[@honorrolls5415]

Looks like you had an enjoyable holiday away from New York. Great food featured you sure won’t go hungry in Ventura. California as it looked years ago. Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@just4kicks683]

Great video you did it well I spent a lot of time in Ventura so relaxing there after visiting California I am not sure why you would want to back to New York

[@moiragorrie1952]

Beautiful scenery 👌 by the beach ⛱

[@dwaynewladyka577]

It's still cool in Alberta, but it would be nice to go there, where it's warmer! Cheers! ✌️

[@TheBingBuzz]

Great suggestion Jon! Added to our list!

[@raymondford9240]

Have definitely added Ventura to my must visit list!

[@Barkleyz87]

Great video; I've never heard about how beatiful VENTURA was; hope visiting soon ;)

[@Lissi0423]

Also head out to Buellton to Industrial Eats. You won’t be disappointed. Cafe Nouveau in Ventura cutest place especially at Halloween

[@geoffreyselvage1673]

Great vacay video!

[@dneck]

nice recommendations i think if we only do 2,3,4 of these things our trip will be amazing... everything looked great

[@abbaby555]

WOW your walking in my old neighborhood and I now live in New York

[@Qiubenjamin]

The steak dinner by the sunset.... wow

[@shineonyoucrazydanielle]

I gotta try to visit Here! Thanks for the tip!

[@MRP3261]

Jon No Coney Island. No Sheepshead Bay. Lol Seriously it is a great video. Enjoy California. 👍

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks, we're back :) Just posted this now. We didn't move the title's playful.

[@maryanntownsend265]

Great video💙👍🏾

[@bonniem3754]

You’ve got to eat at Andria’s on Ventura Harbor. A dive with the bast fish n chips ever!

[@recoveringfatboy5660]

The Venice canals…. You will love the Venice canals

[@Sbannmarie]

From Ventura, live in Santa Barbara. Cool to see what you highlighting in the vid. 😊

[@karenglaicar5486]

Nice video. Great info. Thanks and take care.

[@rana8087]

Thanks for the ideas.... going to Universal but staying in Ventura. Just a weekend out of Bakersfield ❤❤❤... have to make another trip.

[@butterflyCANNOTcausetornadoLOL]

California dreaming. Enjoy :)

[@michelewaters7291]

How do you two manage to stay so slim?? Your videos make my mouth water but I could never eat that much! Good for you both!

[@kakumee]

There's a place like the soda and candy near highlands ranch Colorado (or was but i don't remember the name or know if it's still open)

[@dsanchez9703]

That looks very nice

[@skc6675]

It’s neat to see the evolution of my hometown. First thing I appreciate is your proper pronunciation of Ventura (not VentCHura) so thank you for that. I lived on the Avenue then on the east end then back near the Ave and east again before I moved away. I miss home all the time but love to visit still because of exactly this..the food, the views, the shops, the chill vibes, family, friends and the memories. Great content.

[@adventureswithcarl123]

I love visiting the greater Los Angeles metro area! Will definitely try that pizza soon! It's hard to get to Ventura via public transportation! Are you still in Ventura area because I know of a cool graffiti tunnel that has some Amazing art on it

[@LordClenz]

Ventura is the best! Great Video

[@justbecks7418]

Really enjoyed this video! (Although I often wonder how much Pete's pays everyone... It's good, but not the best lol). Really appreciate you visiting and enjoying our town!

[@bhismilinirampersad3360]

Thats a nice place 😊😊🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@rebealva76]

May just move there now! 😻💙

[@jgarcia6739]

The pizza place was awesome 😎. Thanks

[@805livin4]

Me who was born and raised my whole life in Ventura watching this video barely finding out about all these restaurants 😮 lmfao well ima at well for the next couple of weeks that’s for sure hahah

[@dalenekavanaugh9030]

Good video

[@whoami2437]

great content! if you ever do a video in San Diego, I'll give you the best tour on a pedicab around the Gaslamp Quarter.

[@HereBeBarr]

Hit up my boy Jaycation, this sounds like a great vlog for his channel!

[@whoami2437]

@Here Be Barr thank you for the reply, I'm a pedicab tour guide in San Diego and it would be dope to show you or @jaycation around San Diego.

[@edvaira6891]

7:46….Santa Cruz is even bigger than Catalina?! Always thought Catalina was largest…always wanted to head out to the Channel Islands but have never gotten the chance to…yet

[@HereBeBarr]

Yah! Santa Cruz Island 96.53 mi² Catalina Island:76 square miles

[@Thecarexchangepodcast]

Check out Oxnard / port Hueneme nearby if you’re looking for an even more low key beach town. I’m glad you’re on my side of the coast now. When you coming down to San Diego?

[@HereBeBarr]

When I visit my parents again! This was just a short trip.

[@franciscourrutia3442]

Ventura California is so gorgeous I’m only 1 hour away from there 😁😁

[@shoneek]

where?

[@franciscourrutia3442]

@@shoneek im two hours sorry I made mistake

[@michaelruiz2740]

Try local pizza chain Topper Pizza! Every time we go through Ventura we have to stop for Toppers Pizza! Bomb!

[@dalenekavanaugh9030]

I am heading to New York next year😎😎😎😎 It would be awesome to run in to you.

[@britishgray4952]

Good Friday Morning My Friend Congratulations On Your New Journey I Wish You And Your Wife The Very Best Of Life In California You Made It Out Of New York City Keep Up The Good Work Always With Love Ms British Gray From Tampa Florida Blessings I Thought You Was Going To Be Living In Miami Florida :)

[@HereBeBarr]

We're not moving! This was just a trip. A little playful title.

[@britishgray4952]

@@HereBeBarr Okay Thank You

[@homerb3368]

@British Gray Actually it’s Actionkid who moved to Florida😁☝️

[@empty_bliss1877]

My ex keeps bugging me to come visit him here. Looks amazing!

[@vishnu2699]

I've been there. It's okay. Go to Laguna Beach.

[@kevintjekevin]

Me watching this because macOS Ventura just released and I'm curious where it is named after.

[@aaronramirez6828]

Yo! That's my hood! Enjoy!!

[@larrypearson1410]

Bakersfield by the beach

[@Noob12304]

I live in ventura county so i already know the best spots

[@NewYorkerJuhui]

That Curaçao liqueur looks so good! Bacon soda? Good to see the Ukraine flag in the mission. Will watch this guide again next time I travel to Ventura!

[@Bree128]

Omg I used to work at Aloha! Just came to say the owner is a wonderful woman and everyone should support them ❤🌺 Edit: y’all have to check out The Jolly Oyster next time!

[@humbertotovar6131]

If you could share it, how's the temperature in summer time?

[@sandyrose2398]

I live a few miles south of Ventura, CA - and it's 50 to 80 degrees all year round. PERFECT!!!! Rarely goes over 85 degrees. I was born and raised in NYC -- and I'll take this weather any day of the year --- except we need RAIN!!!!! There's no smog - and we get that beautiful breeze.

[@notalkame]

It’s almost perfect weather here everyday. 72-75 degrees.

[@KEAHON]

What time of year were you there? Because the weather looked terrible.

[@irianacorona9993]

Missed out on Spencer Mackenzie’s

[@B339KLO39]

BIG THINGS FROM HERE ON OUT

[@johnmckown1267]

I was born there in 1952. We lived on the beach, before the marina was built. We moved inland & sold that house. 😢

[@Al_Dee]

Shout out CSU Channel Islands 🐬🔴

[@davidfaas58777]

Here be barr, You forgot that Some famous films were made in Ventura California USA 🇺🇲 Dave ✌️ in Minnesota

[@homerb3368]

@David Faas can you provide us with the list?🙀😸😬😄

[@jaymax6254]

You should have come to Santa Barbara man!!

[@HereBeBarr]

Next time.