San Buenaventura (Ventura) · California, CA

Outdoors in San Buenaventura (Ventura)

Scout analyzed 42 San Buenaventura (Ventura) places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

42

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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The Saloon Ventura

Downtown Ventura

The Saloon Ventura

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Boatyard Pub

Food & Drink

Boatyard Pub

Food
1.3 hr visit
Paddy's Bar & Lounge

Nightlife

Paddy's Bar & Lounge

Easygoing pub with an outdoor patio, dance floor & full bar plus pool, darts & other bar games.

Cocktails
1.5 hr visit
Simones Coffee and Tea

Food & Drink

Simones Coffee and Tea

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Camino Real Park

Outdoors

Camino Real Park

Bustling park with adult & youth ballfields, 8 tennis courts, sand volleyball & kids' play areas.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Thille Park

Outdoors

Thille Park

Open city park with a moving sculpture aimed at kids & a children's playground as well as lawns.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
San Buenaventura State Beach

Outdoors

San Buenaventura State Beach

Family-friendly state beach with picnic sites, a parking lot, snack bar, bike paths & rental shop.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Emma Wood State Beach

Outdoors

Emma Wood State Beach

Oceanside spot for surfing & fishing with fire pits & RV camping available with advance reservation.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Cafe Fiore

Downtown Ventura

Cafe Fiore

Intimate yet bustling trattoria offers classic Italian fare along with live music & patio dining.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Barranca Vista Park

Outdoors

Barranca Vista Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Hobert Park

Outdoors

Hobert Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Ventura Botanical Gardens

Outdoors

Ventura Botanical Gardens

Botanical gardens offering guided & themed tours amid 160+ plant species, plus city & ocean views.

Outdoors
2 hr visit
Casa Bella

Downtown Ventura

Casa Bella

Food
1.3 hr visit
Social Tap Ventura

Food & Drink

Social Tap Ventura

Upscale American grub like burgers, chili & wings, plus craft beer & happy hour in a vibrant space.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Palm & Boy Coffee and Acai

Downtown Ventura

Palm & Boy Coffee and Acai

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Paradise Pantry

Downtown Ventura

Paradise Pantry

Gourmet small plates, sandwiches & wines in a rustic-chic setting with a small upscale market.

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Fluid State Beer Garden

Downtown Ventura

Fluid State Beer Garden

Easygoing outfit with rustic-chic decor & plush seating serving draft craft beers & sourdough pizza.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
1.5 hr visit
Kellogg Park

Outdoors

Kellogg Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Mission Basilica San Buenaventura 1782

Downtown Ventura

Mission Basilica San Buenaventura 1782

Historic Spanish mission with a 1700s church & gardens & a small museum showcasing local artifacts.

ArtsHistory
2 hr visit
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center

Arts & Culture

Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center

Spacious facility offers a varied schedule of events including bands, motor sports & even the rodeo.

Rumfish y Vino

Downtown Ventura

Rumfish y Vino

Buzzy gastropub featuring Central American plates & inventive cocktails, along with a stylish patio.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Ventura Harbor Village

Shopping

Ventura Harbor Village

Waterfront retail complex with specialty boutiques & restaurants offering sunset & ocean views.

Shopping
1 hr visit
Café Nouveau

Food & Drink

Café Nouveau

High-end restaurant for Californian cuisine offers a plant-filled patio & Sunday brunch.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cliff House Inn and Shoals Restaurant

Food & Drink

Cliff House Inn and Shoals Restaurant

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

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