Ventura Beach in Ventura, CA, is a beautiful coastal destination known for its scenic views, mild climate, and recreational activities. Sunbathing, swimming, and surfing are popular. The beach has gentle waves suitable for beginners, and there's also a nearby pier for fishing.

Ventura Pier was originally built in 1872, making it one of California’s oldest wooden piers. A $3.2-million renovation in 1993 has restored its original grandeur and then some. It now features interpretive display panels, a snack bar, benches, restrooms, a full-service seafood restaurant with a gift shop and spectacular views of the Channel Islands, coastline and mountains.

The Ventura Port District was organized for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and operating a commercial and recreational boat harbor within the City of Ventura.

Marina Park is a 15-acre oceanfront park featuring a playground & a large open grass area.

Ventura Botanical Gardens is dedicated to creating a world-class botanical garden for the preservation, education, cultural contribution and enhancement of the community.

Surfer's Knoll is a beach park in Ventura, California offering a popular surf break and a wide stretch of sand.

Arroyo Verde Park is a beautiful and important natural preserve and recreational resource. The park consists of 132 acres of relatively rugged land – featuring 14 acres of tree-lined open grass areas, individual picnic/barbecue sites, three group barbecue areas, a nature center, several miles of hiking trails, restrooms, and two children’s play areas.

Emma Wood State Beach is a California State Beach in Ventura County, California. It is popular for walking, fishing, swimming, and surfing. The park features a seaside RV-only campground.

Grant Park sits above Ventura (just above City Hall). The whisper of eucalyptus trees, and one of the finest panoramic seascape sunset views in the world. Below you the buildings of a toy town, and beyond, the Pacific, broken only by the rise of Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands.

Camino Real Park is a 39.17 acre park located in Ventura, California. It includes, restrooms, reservable BBQ areas, picnic tables, playground, walking trail, baseball fields with lighting & snack bar, soccer field, basketball court, sand volleyball court, tennis courts, horseshoe pits and dedicated off-leash dog park.