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.

Inspiration Point is one of the most spectacular views in the Channel Islands National Park can be found from Inspiration Point.

Channel Islands National Park is a group of five islands located off the coast of Ventura, California. The park is known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and unique cultural history.

Anacapa Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, on the entrance to Santa Barbara Channel, California. Constructed in 1912, it was the last major light station built on the west coast. Anacapa and several other islands were collectively designated as Channel Islands National Monument in 1938, though the Coast Guard retained responsibility for the Anacapa lighthouse.

Beautiful views of the entire Ventura coastline and hills, small lapping waves, and windblown sand dunes are just a few things that attract local families to Harbor Cove Beach. Harbor Cove Beach serves as the perfect spot for waterfront activities such as kayaking, flying kites, and watching the boats go in and out of the harbor.

Big Rock is one of the only places between the estuary and Matilija Canyon that has year-round water. This is due to the particular geology of the area, where the bedrock is very close to the Earth's surface. You can see endangered steelhead trout at this preserve, as well as western pond turtles, herons, bobcats, and lots of other wildlife.

Arroyo Verde Hiking Trail is a loop that starts from the first parking lot after you enter the park. There is a fee for parking within park limits on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: $2 per hour or $5 maximum per car per day.

The Ventura Promenade is an oceanfront pathway that runs between the Ventura Pier and Surfers Point. Trail users can continue east into the San Buenaventura State Beach area but the trail ends at San Pedro St.

Harmon Canyon Preserve, established in 2020, is Ventura's first large-scale nature preserve. At 2,100 acres, visitors enjoy hills and canyons that feature oak groves, stream crossings, and breathtaking views of Southern California mountain ranges, coastlines, and Channel Islands National Park.