Walking Distance-Food Scene
Brand new remodeled bar at hotel walking distance with a great “halfie hour” from 4-6 pm Sun-Thur. Dining available too.
Ox & Ocean
Brand new remodeled bar at hotel walking distance with a great “halfie hour” from 4-6 pm Sun-Thur. Dining available too.
Other Local Food Scenes
Drive or bike
Locally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
21 locals recommend
Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor BlvdLocally owned coffee shop by marina that has great coffee, baked treats, and homemade soft-served ice cream!
Waterside
Great happy hour, usually live music and a great location on the harbor.
Great burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
16 locals recommend
The Lookout Bar & Grill
2800 Harbor BlvdGreat burgers (even a garden burger); views of the harbor and dog friendly.
Los Agaves Restaurant
2810 Portico WayGreat seafood Mexican, too.
The Strand Bar & Grill
Ventura Food scene
Seafood, coffee houses, brunch, wine & cheese...
Set on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
22 locals recommend
Beach House Tacos
668 E Harbor BlvdSet on the pier in Ventura and above the boardwalk, you can sit and have tacos and beer looking over the sand and water.
Great selections of wine and cheese on one side and stay for lunch on the other with seating in or outside. Great food!
44 locals recommend
Paradise Pantry
222 E Main StGreat selections of wine and cheese on one side and stay for lunch on the other with seating in or outside. Great food!
"Great atmosphere and excellent Central American food."
"Amazing happy hour and Belizean food in a stunning outdoor patio setting"
33 locals recommend
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm St"Great atmosphere and excellent Central American food."
"Amazing happy hour and Belizean food in a stunning outdoor patio setting"
"Great for brunch! An Italian cafe with something for everyone. A true local’s favorite."
"THE BEST BRUNCH place in all of Ventura. " Now open for dinner as well.
7 locals recommend
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main St"Great for brunch! An Italian cafe with something for everyone. A true local’s favorite."
"THE BEST BRUNCH place in all of Ventura. " Now open for dinner as well.
"Açai bowls and fantastic coffee, tucked in off the street. A local fave!"
Palm & Boy Coffee and Acai
451 E Main St"Açai bowls and fantastic coffee, tucked in off the street. A local fave!"
Ventura dockside harbor with killer seafood, clam chowder and Bloody Mary's. Great views of the Marina from the patio and bar. Great happy hour.
64 locals recommend
Brophy Bros. Seafood Restaurant & Clam Bar
1559 Spinnaker DrVentura dockside harbor with killer seafood, clam chowder and Bloody Mary's. Great views of the Marina from the patio and bar. Great happy hour.
Andria's Seafood
1449 Spinnaker DrLocally sourced seafood. Amazing fish and chips.
Duke's Griddle 'n Grill
1124 S Seaward AveLovewell Tea and Coffee
2271 N Ventura AveGood vibe, great for grabbing some delicious coffee & pastries
Great selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday.
Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
18 locals recommend
Fluid State Beer Garden
692 E Main StGreat selection of beers! Awesome happy hour 3-6pm Tuesday- Friday.
Sour dough pizza with fries if you choose!
VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StAuthentic funky tiki bar.
The Taj Cafe
574 E Main StExcellent Indian food
Great breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
28 locals recommend
Pete's Breakfast House
2055 E Main StGreat breakfast specials with healthy portions. Local favorite.
Immigrant Son Caffe
543 E Main StActivities
Local, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
12 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
2101 Mandalay Beach RdLocal, within walking distance at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach by Hilton. Variety of bikes incl. e-bikes and tours available.
Small business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.
Anacapa Surf N Sport
1005 Harbor BlvdSmall business owner/managed and in business for 40 years. Best rental prices in the area. Great customer service. Walking distance to their shop.
Other close cities
Great State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants.
(24 mi. north)
39 locals recommend
Carpinteria State Beach Campground
205 Palm AveGreat State beach next to the town with shops and restaurants.
(24 mi. north)
Love this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫
(8 mi)
38 locals recommend
Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main StLove this town! Main Street is still blocked off for pedestrians, outside dining, people watching, etc. Great thrift stores!🤫
(8 mi)
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura BlvdIf you like outlet shopping your only 10 miles away.
Neptune's Net
42505 CA-1Landmark Seafood Restaurant (20 mi.) on your way to Malibu!
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfSanta Barbara must see town if you have time (35 mi. north)