Dana’s guidebook

Dana
Dana’s guidebook

Favorite Restaurants

Fantastic Breakfast with great service. Really cute patio. There is often a wait but it usually goes by quickly. Try the Maple Bacon Bignets!
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Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson Blvd
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Fantastic Breakfast with great service. Really cute patio. There is often a wait but it usually goes by quickly. Try the Maple Bacon Bignets!
Great views of the Marina from the Patio and Bar. One of the best Happy Hours in Ventura.
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Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker Dr
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Great views of the Marina from the Patio and Bar. One of the best Happy Hours in Ventura.
One of my absolute favorites if you are looking for great ambiance, great service and an unusual menu. A beautiful outdoor patio. It's my go to place when I have guests visiting. The wait is usually not too bad and you can make a reservation!
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Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm St
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One of my absolute favorites if you are looking for great ambiance, great service and an unusual menu. A beautiful outdoor patio. It's my go to place when I have guests visiting. The wait is usually not too bad and you can make a reservation!
GREAT COFFEE, GELATO, TREATS & GIFTS of all kinds... A local favorite and an americano to die for. Unique drinks, lavender lemonade and a great place to pick up a souvineer to remember your stay in Ventura. I love to go her on Saturdays before the farmers market! It is also my go to place for cards and gifts.
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Palermo
321 E Main St
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GREAT COFFEE, GELATO, TREATS & GIFTS of all kinds... A local favorite and an americano to die for. Unique drinks, lavender lemonade and a great place to pick up a souvineer to remember your stay in Ventura. I love to go her on Saturdays before the farmers market! It is also my go to place for cards and gifts.
The food is fantastic! A few Sunday's a month they are open for brunch. There is a fantastic specialty meat and cheese counter in the wine shop attached to the restaurant.
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Paradise Pantry
222 E Main St
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The food is fantastic! A few Sunday's a month they are open for brunch. There is a fantastic specialty meat and cheese counter in the wine shop attached to the restaurant.
Great Italian food. There is often live music in the bar. They do take reservations so if you want to make sure you get a table, best to call ahead.
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Cafe Fiore
66 S California St
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Great Italian food. There is often live music in the bar. They do take reservations so if you want to make sure you get a table, best to call ahead.
A restaurant with an Oyster Bar, great fish and Happy Hour. Usually one of the busier restaurants and they don't take reservations.
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Lure Fish House
60 S California St
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A restaurant with an Oyster Bar, great fish and Happy Hour. Usually one of the busier restaurants and they don't take reservations.
A local Pub located in Harbor Village. Not a fancy place but they have a great bar, friendly service and good food. Check the website for live music schedule. They also have a Surf and Turf on Wednesday's that is a great value.
Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr
A local Pub located in Harbor Village. Not a fancy place but they have a great bar, friendly service and good food. Check the website for live music schedule. They also have a Surf and Turf on Wednesday's that is a great value.
Best Steak in Ventura. Walking distance from the cottage. They recently added an outdoor patio that is fantastic.
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CAFÉ ZACK
1095 E Thompson Blvd
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Best Steak in Ventura. Walking distance from the cottage. They recently added an outdoor patio that is fantastic.
This is a food truck located in the State Beach. You can bring your drinks and grill your own or order from the food truck and picnic there.
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The Jolly Oyster Ventura
911 San Pedro St
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This is a food truck located in the State Beach. You can bring your drinks and grill your own or order from the food truck and picnic there.
A fantastic Restaurant with fine dining. Located in Ojai, 17 miles from the Cottages.
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The Ranch House
102 Besant Rd
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A fantastic Restaurant with fine dining. Located in Ojai, 17 miles from the Cottages.

Things to Do

There are so many things to do while visiting Ventura. Here are a few of our favorites!
You can go Whale Watching, Kayaking or Hiking at the Channel Islands. There is also a great 20 minute video in the Channel Islands Visitor Center which is great to watch, even if you don't make it out to the Islands.
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Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker Dr
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You can go Whale Watching, Kayaking or Hiking at the Channel Islands. There is also a great 20 minute video in the Channel Islands Visitor Center which is great to watch, even if you don't make it out to the Islands.
There are many activities that go on at the Fairgrounds. Check the calendar for what is happening during your stay! Concerts, Sprint Car races, swap meets, the Ventura County Fair and more.
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Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
10 W Harbor Blvd
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There are many activities that go on at the Fairgrounds. Check the calendar for what is happening during your stay! Concerts, Sprint Car races, swap meets, the Ventura County Fair and more.
Fresh and Organic Farmer's Market most Saturdays!
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Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)
East Main Street
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Fresh and Organic Farmer's Market most Saturdays!
A beautiful hike with gorgeous views of Ventura. Visit the Cross at Grant Park at the end of your hike.
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Ventura Botanical Gardens
567 Poli St
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A beautiful hike with gorgeous views of Ventura. Visit the Cross at Grant Park at the end of your hike.
One of California's historic missions.
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San Buenaventura sendiráðið
211 E Main St
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One of California's historic missions.
Our local harbor filled with restaurants, boat rentals, paddle board rentals and more.
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Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Dr
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Our local harbor filled with restaurants, boat rentals, paddle board rentals and more.
One of Ventura's famous surf spots. A beautiful walk along the boardwalk. You can walk from Surfer's point to the Pier for a delicious Taco on the Pier.
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Surfers Point í Seaside Park
Shoreline Drive
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One of Ventura's famous surf spots. A beautiful walk along the boardwalk. You can walk from Surfer's point to the Pier for a delicious Taco on the Pier.
A fun little Yogurt Shop on Seaward near Marina Park. A local's favorite.
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Surf N Yogurt
1038 S Seaward Ave
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A fun little Yogurt Shop on Seaward near Marina Park. A local's favorite.
A local park that has a great kid's playground with plenty of restrooms. A great place to go to the beach and have a picnic.
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Marina Park
2950 Pierpont Blvd
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A local park that has a great kid's playground with plenty of restrooms. A great place to go to the beach and have a picnic.
A local surfspot!
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Mondo's Beach
Pacific Coast Highway
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A local surfspot!
Electric Boat Rental, Kayak Rental, Paddle Board Rental
Ventura Boat Rentals
1575 Spinnaker Dr
Electric Boat Rental, Kayak Rental, Paddle Board Rental

Market Nearby

This a small market that has a fantastic meat market and deli. It is 3 blocks from the Cottage. They have an extensive liquor section and unique sports bar area where you can find sports from around the world being played on the TV.
Santa Cruz Market
1947 E Main St
This a small market that has a fantastic meat market and deli. It is 3 blocks from the Cottage. They have an extensive liquor section and unique sports bar area where you can find sports from around the world being played on the TV.