Ventura County
Ventura
Where Main Street Meets Ocean Dreams
About Ventura
Ventura unfolds like a love letter to California's golden age, where palm-lined Main Street beckons with vintage shops and farm-to-table bistros just blocks from pristine beaches. The historic San Buenaventura Mission anchors this charming coastal city, while the Ventura Pier stretches into endless Pacific sunsets that paint the Channel Islands in ethereal light. Here, morning surf sessions give way to afternoon wine tastings, and every corner reveals another reason why locals never want to leave.
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communityOpera Santa Barbara: Rigoletto
The Lobero
musicThe California Honeydrops
Ventura Music Hall
communitySanta Barbara Surf Film Festival
Arlington Theatre
communityTurn Up Thursdays
Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant
musicAn Evening with Leonid & Friends
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Libbey Bowl
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Ventura Music Hall
communityFounders Lounge- Kathty Griffin (Not an Event Ticket)
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Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
musicAn Evening with MIKE MASSÉ
Scherr Forum- B of A Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
communityMicromania Midget Wrestling (Guests Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult)
The Canyon - Agoura Hills
DJ Mark Farina
Ventura Music Hall
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department_storeWalmart
1739, South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
department_storeTarget
4200, East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93003
farmRodela Produce
4550, Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003
petPetSmart
4840, Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003
alcoholClark's Liquor Store
165, South California Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
car_partsAutoZone
2610, East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93003
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petFiru-Nice Dog Supplies
3585, Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA, 93003
convenienceHarbor Market and Liquor
Latest News in Ventura
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VenturaCounty of Ventura Earns 2026 Beacon Gold Vanguard Award for Sustainability Achievement
Great news for our county — Ventura has earned the 2026 Beacon Gold Vanguard Award from the Institute for Local Government, and it's a well-deserved nod to years of quiet, consistent work on energy savings and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This isn't just a plaque for a shelf; it reflects real progress in how County government runs its operations and how those efforts ripple out into the wider community. For those of us living here, it's a reminder that sustainability isn't just a buzzword in the 805 — it's being baked into daily decisions, from facilities to fleet to community programs. The Ventura Breeze first reported the honor, and it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the staff and local leaders who've kept this focus steady through changing times. As we head into 2026, this award sets a nice benchmark. Here's hoping it sparks even more momentum — and maybe a little friendly competition among neighboring cities to see who can go greener next.
VenturaThe Oxnard Friends of the Library Donates $5,000 to Launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Ventura County
Great news for little readers across Ventura County! The Oxnard Friends of the Library just gave $5,000 to the Ventura County Library Foundation to help bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to our area. That money fills a crucial funding gap so free, high-quality books can start arriving in mailboxes for kids from birth to age five. If you've got a little one at home, you know how much those early years matter. Having a fresh book show up with their name on it builds excitement for reading and gives every family a chance to grow a home library, regardless of income. It's a simple idea with a big impact, and it's wonderful to see our neighbors in Oxnard stepping up to make it happen. Hats off to the Friends of the Library and everyone working to get this off the ground. As the Ventura Breeze reported, this is the kind of community investment that pays off for generations. Keep an eye out for sign-up details as the launch gets closer.
VenturaOn Vacation – Canadian Rockies in Alberta Canada
Our neighbors sure do get around! Bill Wayson and Nancy Rasmussen were spotted way up north in the Canadian Rockies, standing atop the terminal moraine of the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta. And they didn't just pack a light jacket — it was a brisk 6°C (42°F) with 50 mph katabatic winds whipping down the ice as they made the climb. That's the kind of story that makes you want to double-check your own packing list. This little snapshot comes to us courtesy of the Ventura Breeze, which invites locals to take the paper along on their travels and send in a photo. It's a fun reminder that the 805 spirit wanders far and wide — and that when we head out of town, we carry a bit of home with us. Got a trip of your own planned? Snap a picture with The Breeze and share it. In the meantime, we're just glad Bill and Nancy are out there representing Ventura, windburn and all.