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Midrange motels and high-rise beachfront hotels cluster off Hwy 101 in Ventura. For bet-
ter deals, keep driving on Hwy 101 southbound about 15 miles to Camarillo, where chain
lodgings abound.
In downtown Ventura, Main St is chockablock with Mexicali taco shops, casual cafes
and globally flavored kitchens.
Ventura Certified Farmers Market MARKET
( http://vccfarmersmarkets.com ; cnr Santa Clara & Palm Sts; 8:30am-noon Sat; )
Over 45 farmers and food vendors show up each week, offering fresh fruits and veget-
ables, homebaked bread and ready-made meals - Mediterranean, Mexican and more.
Another farmers market sets up at midtown's Pacific View Mall from 9am to 1pm on Wed-
nesdays.
Jolly Oyster SEAFOOD
(911 San Pedro St; items $5-16; noon-7pm Fri, from 11am Sat & Sun; )
At San Buenaventura State Beach, this happy-go-lucky seafood shack vends its own farm-
raised Kumamoto and Pacific oysters and Manila clams. Seat yourself at picnic tables to
shuck 'em raw or cook 'em yourself on barbecue grills. A short menu of tacos, tostadas,
ceviche and salads changes weekly. One-hour parking free.
Lure Fish House SEAFOOD
( 805-567-4400; www.lurefishhouse.com ; 60 S California St; mains lunch $10-22, dinner $15-33;
11:30am-9pm Sun-Tue, to 10pm Wed-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat; )
For seafood any fresher, you'd have to catch it yourself off Ventura pier. Go nuts ordering
off a stalwart menu of sustainably caught seafood, organic regional farm produce and Cali-
fornia wines. Make reservations or turn up at the bar during happy hour (4pm to 6pm
Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 6pm Sunday) for strong cocktails, fried calamari and char-
broiled oysters.
Drinking & Nightlife
You'll find plenty of rowdy dives down by the harbor.
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