Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ojai is 33 miles east of Santa Barbara via scenic Hwy 150, or 15 miles inland (north) from
Ventura via Hwy 33. On Main St at Ventura Ave in downtown Ventura, catch
Gold Coast
minutes, hourly).
Ventura
Pop 107,735
The primary pushing-off point for Channel Island boat trips, the beach town of San
Buenaventura may not look to be the most enchanting coastal city, but it has seaside
charms, especially on the historic pier and downtown along Main St, north of Hwy 101 via
California St.
Sights & Activities
South of Hwy 101 via Harbor Blvd,
Ventura Harbor
is the main departure point for boats
to Channel Islands National Park.
San Buenaventura State Beach
BEACH
( 805-968-1033;
www.parks.ca.gov
; enter off San Pedro St; per car $10; dawn-dusk; )
Along the waterfront off Hwy 101, this long white-sand beach is ideal for swimming, surf-
ing or just lazing on the sand. A recreational cycling path connects to nearby
Emma
Wood State Beach
, another popular spot for swimming, surfing and fishing.
Mission San Buenaventura
CHURCH
( 805-643-4318;
www.sanbuenaventuramission.org
; 211 E Main St; adult/child under 18yr $4/1;
10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun)
Ventura's Spanish-colonial roots go back to this last mission founded by JunÃpero Serra in
California. A stroll around the mellow parish church leads you through a garden courtyard
and a small museum, past statues of saints, centuries-old religious paintings and unusual
wooden bells.
Limoneira
FARM
