Top Things to do in Ventura County Coast
Top Hotels in Ventura County Coast
- 1. Good Nite Inn Camarillo
- 2. Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor
- 3. Ventura Beach Marriott
- 4. Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 6. Best Western Oxnard Inn
- 7. Clocktower Inn Ventura
- 8. Comfort Inn & Suites Ventura Beach
- 9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Ventura
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites Camarillo
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Ventura County Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ventura County Coast, United States including Camarillo Public Library, Oxnard State Beach and Park, Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Point Mugu State Park, Channel Islands Harbor, Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura County Museum of History & Art, California Oil Museum, Camarillo Premium Outlets, Rose Valley Falls Trail.
Restaurants in Ventura County Coast
1. Camarillo Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By mojganm618
Any library is a great place for any age group to visit and enjoy, but the Camarillo Library especially because of the beautiful Spanish design. The tile work is a replica of the Adamson House in Malibu. It's a magnificent experience.
2. Oxnard State Beach and Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Billstreess53 - Oxnard, United States
A great beach for all who enjoy the sand. Food bathrooms and even a shower. Great pier. Fishing is encouraged. A massive open beach. Great for families. Lots of parking I highly recommend this location.
3. Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
The Museum’s collection is a treasure trove of maritime paintings, ship models, and artifacts that rival some of the finest European and U.S. collections. Sumptuous seascape paintings by 17th century Dutch masters, 18th and 19th century English Romantics, French Impressionist painter Boudin, and unparalleled contemporary maritime painters complement the finest museum-quality ship models on the West Coast, including the Marple Models: nine exquisite, highly detailed scratch-built warships; and intricate “bone models” carved by French soldiers held captive during the early 19th century Napoleonic wars. The Upper Deck hosts interactive contemporary exhibits, featured temporary exhibitions, art receptions, and engaging Third Thursday lectures. Museum windows look out over the Channel Islands Harbor’s passing sailboats and gorgeous views. The Channel Islands National Park sits just offshore, and the sea lions on the dock out front add tremendous character to the traffic stream. Visitors are invited to view the art on their own or take advantage of the museum’s knowledgeable, free guides. If your idea of a maritime museum is limited to rusty anchors and old salty sea dogs, come and discover a vibrant cultural venue in the Channel Islands Harbor that celebrated local maritime achievements through contemporary interactive exhibits and displays outstanding examples of centuries of fine art from around the world.
Reviewed By fergken - Washington DC, United States
@ci_maritime Channel Islands Maritime Museum @CityofOxnard , Ca. Here is a treasure trove of maritime paintings, ship models, and artifacts that rival some of the finest European and U.S. collections, celebrated local maritime achievements through contemporary interactive exhibits and displays outstanding examples of centuries of fine art from around the world.
4. Point Mugu State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By 464larap - Warren, United States
My husband and I stayed in Camarillo, about a 20 minute drive from here. We spent 3 days here, and spent every hour of daylight at this beach. We intended on checking out other beaches, but kept coming back to this place. It was small, clean, and just beautiful. The surrounding cliffs make it feel like a secluded little clove. We saw probably 20 dolphins and 3 seals, VERY close to the beach, over the coarse of three days. Sunsets were breathtaking - just make sure you don't park in the lot right off the PCH past sunset. We got a $100 parking ticket as soon as the sun dipped below the horizon :( There is a day use lot right off the campground on the north side of the PCH. You can walk under the bridge right there to get to the beach. That lot stays open until 10pm.
5. Channel Islands Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Neighbor to the scenic Channel Islands, Channel Islands Harbor is a working harbor that offers fun-filled water activities for the whole family. About an hour's drive north from Los Angeles, the Harbor features several beach-lined parks and coastline for picnics and surfing, as well as nearby biking and walking paths. While at the Harbor, visit our many shops and dine at one of several restaurants with menus ranging from deli sandwiches to Brazilian cuisine. Be sure to check out the Channel Islands Maritime Museum with its ever-changing exhibitions, world-class maritime art, and ship models.
Reviewed By kym72 - Los Angeles, United States
There is a very nice Farmers Market at the harbor every Sunday from 10a-2p. Many local fruit and vegetable vendors that are quite inexpensive plus flowers and plants. You can get local honey and there are a few craft vendors, too. A trip to the market on a Sunday morning makes for a great day and a week full of fresh produce.
6. Mission San Buenaventura
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By fergken - Washington DC, United States
Easy to pass by (the necessity of first entering a gift shop might confuse potential visitors) Mission San Buenaventura is a serene sanctuary. Awaiting inside is a hidden gem of serenity, beauty and history. This includes centuries-old historic artifacts in an intimate museum, and a meticulously maintained Spanish colonial-era Roman Catholic mission (circa 1809) whose sanctuary area contains an exact replica of “The Pieta” marble sculpture in Vatican. Only one hundred of these copies were created.
7. Ventura County Museum of History & Art
8. California Oil Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By A1194LTthomast - Deadhorse, United States
This is the same museum that used to be the Union Oil Museum until it was donated to the state in the 90's. Some great exhibits, a nice collection of old gas pumps and a working historic drilling rig out back. There is currently an Earth from Space traveling exhibit and a hot wheels exhibit on display also.
9. Camarillo Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,083 reviews
Camarillo Premium Outlets is more than just a great collection of the finest designer labels and brands, it is one of LA's hottest shopping destinations. Located just 45 minutes north of Los Angeles and 10 miles from the coast, this center is packed with discounted treasures. Be sure to include a stop on your next visit to Southern California. Local Shop & Stay packages are available.
Reviewed By MottiS15
Hundreads of shops well organized. Need couple of hours to walk through. Parking is located near the stores but during weekend if you don't come early you won't find parking easily. Prices are OK sometime good bargains can be found. Shop till you drop!!.s
10. Rose Valley Falls Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingMerm - Monrovia, United States
This trail has officially taken the #1 spot on my list of faves - seriously my all time fave trail of all I’ve ever done so far! Even though it’s a very short trail - the scenery is just pure beauty on a whole other level! This trail is in the Los Padres National Forest near Ojai. The trailhead is inside the Rose Valley Campground. It’s pretty short and doesn’t have much incline - we did 1.5 miles total with only 220 feet of elevation gain. The trail is mostly soft dirt and is well maintained and obvious - but there are some rocky areas and you’ll have to cross a couple of little streams - but it’s totally easy and doable. The area is still recovering from the massive Thomas Fire a few years ago - the vegetation and skeletons of burned trees made for an eerily beautiful hike! It was almost alien looking - red, pink, and yellow spindly bushes covering the ground, surrounding the twisted, charred remains of tall tree trunks, all amongst healthy green new growth that seems to be flourishing! Then there’s the waterfall - well actually there are two really gorgeous falls along this part of the trail! There’s one smaller one along the path, maybe about 2/3rds of the way in - it’s shorter but big enough to be worth clamoring down the steep path and grabbing some pics! It’s got a little tiering going on and empties into a large pool, so it looks really cool! The main falls are like something out of a Victorian gothic garden of sorts! Absolutely breathtaking- my fave waterfall EVER!! It’s about 100 feet tall, the rock is all covered in vibrant green moss, and there are all these fern-fringed little caverns and holes - just amazing! The waterfall isn’t a huge flow, but more like a wispy thin stream gliding down the moss with lots of outlets dripping out of the ferns all around. Rock scrambling is required to get up close and for any decent pics - but it’s very manageable- be aware you’ll get a little wet, mostly on your shoes but not too bad. We didn’t need any poles but definitely recommend good hiking shoes. Apparently there’s a third, even taller part - the “upper falls” that is around 200 feet tall - I didn’t know until afterwards. But the route up is very strenuous, unmarked, unmaintained, and supposedly dangerous with a history of people falling and even a tragic death from a fall back in 2015! Shame - the pics of it look even more incredible, if that’s possible lol! On the way out of the parking area, we noticed a lovely little lake that had tons of birds and waterfowl!! We stopped and walked around and grabbed some pics of course - just gorgeous!! The road around it is in pretty bad shape - but the walk around it was only 1/2 mile so it’s small. The road into the forest and to the trail is well maintained- but you do go quite a bit far into the National Forest and there’s no cell signal so be prepared. We parked outside of the gate to the campgrounds along the side of the road (free) - online it says you can pay $10 for day-use parking inside the campground. But there’s a huge puddle you’ll have to drive over and we didn’t want to take a chance on it lol. There are several bathrooms but they were absolutely disgusting- all of them- when we were there - so bad we wouldn’t even go in! There were more bathrooms near the lake outside the campgrounds that were in better shape and usable.
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