San Buenaventura (Ventura), California
San Buenaventura (Ventura) is a city of 109,857 people in Ventura County, California, founded in March 31, 1782.
Why visit San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 74 parks and trails, 213 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Century Theatres, Regency Buenaventura 6, Dudley House and Albinger Archeological Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
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About San Buenaventura (Ventura)
Ventura, officially the City of San Buenaventura (Spanish for "Saint Bonaventure"), is a city in and the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States. It is a coastal city located northwest of Los Angeles. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 United States census. Ventura is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and resorts.
From the Wikipedia article Ventura, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Rodela Produce
Farm and orchard · 2.0 mi
4550 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura
Su-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-19:00
Museums and landmarks37
Dudley House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Ventura County, California
197 North Ashwood Avenue, Ventura
Albinger Archeological Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
113 East Main Street, Ventura
Sa-Su 11:00-17:00; Mo-Fr, PH off
Elizabeth Bard Memorial Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Former hospital
Emmanuel Franz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Feraud General Merchandise Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in California, United States of America
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Music venue and movie theater in Ventura, California, United States
Olivas Adobe
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in California, United States
San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Californian aqueduct
San Miguel Chapel Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic church in California, United States
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Thomas Gould, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Ventura County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Ventura, California used as City Hall
Surrendered Echoes Art Gallery
Museum · 2.6 mi
231 East Main Street, Ventura
Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds74
Ventura Botanical Gardens
Park · 2.5 mi
A botanical garden in Ventura, including a collection of native and Mediterranean flora. Completion of the gardens is in progress.
567 Poli Street, Ventura
Tu-Su 09:00-17:00
Plaza Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Historic urban park in Ventura, California
Santa Clara Street & Chestnut Street, Ventura
sunrise-sunset
Arroyo Verde Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Ventura County, California, United States of America
Kellogg Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Kellogg Park is located at the corner of Kellogg Street and Ventura Avenue. Explore the park and all of its new amenities including play...
Ventura Avenue at Kellogg Street, Ventura
sunrise-sunset
West Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Westpark Community Center provides a variety of safe, educational and affordable youth programs and services. Sports activities at the...
62 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes213
Lure Fish House
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.4 mi
60 California Street, Ventura
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
3550 East Main Street, Ventura
Mo-Th 04:30-22:00; Fr 04:30-22:30; Sa 05:00-22:30; Su 05:00-22:00
Andria's Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.0 mi
1449 Spinnaker Drive
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Barrel 33
Restaurant · French, Pizza, Italian · 1.9 mi
1067 East Thompson Boulevard, Ventura
Th-Sa 17:00-21:30
Black Bear Diner
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
2401 East Harbor Boulevard
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00
Cajun Kitchen Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Breakfast · 2.6 mi
301 East Main Street
Mo-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr-Su 07:00-14:00
Corazon Cocina Ventura
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.6 mi
278 East Main Street, Ventura
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Danny's Deli & Grill
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
3263 Telegraph Road, Ventura
Mo-Su 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 07:00-20:30
Duke's
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1124 South Seaward Avenue, Ventura
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Harbor Cove Café
Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich, Seafood, Fish And Chips · 1.5 mi
1867 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 11:30-18:00
201 more on the map.
Where to stay22
Amanzi Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection, An Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
298 South Chestnut Street, Ventura
Crowne Plaza - Ventura Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura
Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1050 Schooner Drive
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1080 Navigator Drive, Ventura
Churches and places of worship43
Mission San Buenaventura
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
211 East Main Street, Ventura
First Baptist Church of Ventura
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Community Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
1555 Poli Street, Ventura
Shopping70
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries87
Healthcare26
Community Memorial Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
120 North Ashwood Avenue, Ventura
Map of San Buenaventura (Ventura)
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 46°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 49°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 54°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 60°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ventura County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-18: Sandy Fire (Fire)
- 2024-11-06: Mountain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oxnard Airport (OXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Oxnard 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- El Rio 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Saticoy 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Channel Islands Beach 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Port Hueneme 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Oak View 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Mira Monte 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Santa Paula 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Camarillo 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Ojai 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ventura California Aerial Photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mission San Buenaventura, The original uploader was Geographer at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 1.0
- Dudley House from Southeast, Fettlemap, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Miguel Chapel Site, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Olivas Adobe (Ventura, California), Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NRHP-09000466, Fettlemap, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Gould Jr. House Front View 02, Paula Lauren Gibson/ AfroPixplg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct, Los Angeles, CC BY-SA 3.0
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