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.
Upcoming Events
All eventsKaruna Reiki Master Teacher Training
5th Annual Seaside Oddities Expo
Ventura Oktoberfest 2026
musicPoolside
Libbey Bowl
musicAmy Grant: The Me That Remains Tour
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
musicCupcakKe, Big Sis, DJ DFO
Ventura Theater
artsBrian Posehn
Ventura Music Hall
Brian Posehn at Ventura Music Hall
Ventura Music Hall
musicGeoff Tate (Under 18 Require Accompanying Adult)
The Canyon - Agoura Hills
Harvest of Colors Quilt Show
musicFeatured Guest Artists present Musicians of STEELY DAN
Fred Kavli Theatre- B of A Performing Arts Center,Thousand Oaks
musicJudy Collins ??? Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour
The Lobero
Local Businesses
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petPetSmart
4840, Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003
department_storeMacy's
477, South Mills Road, Ventura, CA, 93003
antiquesTimes Remembered
467, East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
sportsBig 5 Sporting Goods
farmRodela Produce
4550, Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003
boutiqueAnja's Boutique
1591, Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001
convenienceCircle K
11051, Citrus Drive, Ventura, CA, 93004
second_handBuffalo Exchange
532, East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
second_handCAAN Thrift Store
340, East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001
Latest News in Ventura
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VenturaOn Vacation – Arizona
Our neighbors Lisa and Jim McLaughlin traded the June gloom for desert heat this July, spending the whole month in Arizona. Their one-line review is a gem: "If you want a Breeze in Arizona, you have to bring it yourself." Fair warning, friends — that's a dry heat with no ocean chaser. It's a reminder that the Ventura Breeze isn't just a paper, it's a travel companion. The Breeze invites anyone heading out of town to pack a copy and send a snapshot back to [email protected], and we love seeing 805 faces in far-flung places. So whether you're escaping to Sedona or just down to Oxnard for the weekend, take the hometown read along. Safe travels, McLaughlins — the cool coastal air will be waiting when you get back.
VenturaVCCF Scholarships Surpass $2 Million Milestone
Big news for Ventura County families: the Ventura County Community Foundation just awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to local students — a new record for the program. That's $2,009,312 going straight to students across our county as a new school year begins. What makes this matter here is simple. Plenty of 805 families know the squeeze of tuition, books, and living costs, and many of these scholarships stay local, helping students from Fillmore to Thousand Oaks, Oxnard to Simi Valley, take their next step without drowning in debt. It's our neighbors investing in our kids. Thanks to the Ventura Breeze for spotlighting it. If you know a student heading to college or trade school, point them toward VCCF — this is exactly the kind of hometown support worth celebrating.
VenturaCommunity Memorial Adds After-Hours Care
Good news for Ventura County families: Community Memorial Healthcare is now offering after-hours primary care appointments at four locations — Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Santa Paula. That means you can see a family medicine physician or pediatrician Monday through Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., right when the usual 9-to-5 window slams shut. If you've ever spent an evening debating whether a kid's fever warrants the ER, you know why this matters. It's a middle path between waiting until morning and an expensive, hours-long emergency room visit. For working parents especially, this is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade. Details via the Ventura Breeze, which keeps us posted on local health care news. Check with Community Memorial for scheduling and which locations offer which services. It's a small change with a big impact on how we care for our families here in the 805.