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Ventura has a long coastline of beaches
including San Buenaventura State Beach which has picnic areas, barbeque
pits, a snack bar, and summer bike rentals.
Founded in 1782, the mission includes a
restored church, Holy Cross School, and a small museum. The San
Buenaventura Mission is located 0.6 miles northwest of our Ventura
hotel at 225 East Main Street.
The museum displays Native American, Hispanic,
and pioneer influences in the area. Located at 100 East Main St,
the museum is 0.7 miles northwest of our Ventura hotel.
Located in a valley surrounded by high
mountains, Ojai is a popular artists' colony and retreat. The Ojai
Valley is 15 miles north of our Ventura hotel along scenic Highway
33.
Harbor cruises, kayak rentals, and sailing
lessons are available at the Ventura Harbor, along with many shops
and restaurants. The Ventura Harbor is located on Spinnaker Drive,
5 miles south of our Ventura hotel.
Downtown Ventura has many popular cafes
and coffeehouses including the Busy Bee (478 East Main St), Cafe
Bella (79 South California St), and the Rosarito Beach Cafe (692
East Main St). All are less than half a mile from our Ventura hotel.
Formally the Buenaventura Mall, the Pacific
View Mall has been completely renovated and contains over 200 stores.
The Pacific View Mall is located 2.7 miles east of our Ventura hotel
at 363 Mills Road at Main Street.
There is a foot bridge at the back of the
inn. It lets guests walk to the beach & Ventura Pier.
Bicycling and jogging trails are available
at the beach: 5 minutes away
The chain of eight islands was dedicated
as a national park by Congress in 1980. Trips to the islands can
be arranged through the Ventura Harbor (5 miles north), the Channel
Islands Harbor in Oxnard (9.2 miles south) , or Santa Barbara Harbor
(27.3 miles north).
Diving and snorkeling is available at the
Ventura Marina: 5 miles
Fishing is available at the Ventura Marina:
5 miles. The Ventura Pier also allows fishing.
Nearby fitness center: YMCA: 2.6 miles
Nearby golf courses: Olivas Park Golf Course:
3.8 miles; Buenaventura Golf Course: 6.6 miles
Nearby tennis courts: Oxnard Tennis Center:
11.6 miles; Moranda Park Tennis Complex: 12.8 miles
Volleyball courts are available at the
beach: 5 minutes away.
Wine tasting is available at Cafe Zack,
which is within walking distance of the hotel.
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