Live in the Moment at Ventura's best beaches

My family had always have love for a great beach. The Ventura coastline is one of our favorite beaches to go enjoy in a nice beach day. Checking out the sunrise and some beautiful waves. The atmosphere is always on point and the weather is perfect for a walk along the coast. My family will always had great memories here.

Point Mugu State National Park 

From the day we discovered this place we visit here almost every weekend. The water is clean and the color of the water reminded of me of the waters of Miami as the waves crashed. The beach is uncrowded and parking is free.

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To the Beach Baby!

If you regularly visit the beach like us you may want to spend the money investing in a quality beach tent that can provide shade to an entire family. One benefit of the tent is it also contains a ‘floor’ as part of the tent. The floor serves as a good surface for the baby to play or sleep without the baby laying on sand or seashells. The tent is the most compact option.

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Watch the sunset at Emma Wood State Beach Ventura California

Emma Wood State Beach is one of my favorite beaches for day trips. It's quite lovely and peaceful compared to the more crowded beaches further down South, and in that way it could be considered a more hidden gem. The sand is nice, there are quite a few logs to climb along. Secluded beach you can primarily focus on the ocean horizon and the waves crashing into the shoreline.

Perfect to explore and certainly a great place for taking your dog on a walk. Dog owners we came across were respectful. They were thoughtful enough to use a leash while we cross paths. If you are into camping, they do have a camp site within walking distance.

By 5:30 and up we watched the most glorious spectacular sunset with waves pounding against the surf-wall.

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Visit Ventura Harbor California

When the Pacific Ocean sits at your doorstep, it’s hard not to go to the beach everyday and appreciate its beauty and grandeur.  A wonderful aspect of the California coast living is that it doesn't get too cold to enjoy the outdoors comfortably ALL year round!

We love Ventura for so many reasons.  It's not as busy nor pretentious as other nearby beaches like Malibu.  Amazing California coastline, nice restaurant and ice cream bar and beautiful Pier.  It's close enough to Santa Barbara or Los Angeles.  But mainly, it's the peacefulness of this area that we love the most.  Sure, it can get busy on weekends and especially over summer with the fair happening.

But overall, Ventura harbor is a down to earth beach town that's very casual and mellow. Makes our move so worth it and  content being here.  But don't tell too many people about this ocean side gem, because then the secret on this quiet, great little harbor will get out. 

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Visit The San Buenaventura City Pier

The sandy beach at Ventura Pier is the main central beach of Ventura, California. The San Buenaventura City Pier is an old structure on wooden pilings that attracts fishermen and tourists who visit the Ventura waterfront.  This is one of a  popular beach spot. No matter what time or day there's usually someone is surfing in the water below or  walking the pier from paved Ventura Promenade pathway to Surfers Point Park.

For access to Ventura Pier Beach from downtown just head toward the ocean on California Street and you’ll get to the pier. There is a large parking structure next to the Crown Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel just off Harbor Boulevard. Another option is the northern parking lot for San Buenaventura State Beach which is right behind the beach. Restaurants are available on the pier: bikes, beach chairs, and body boards are available for rent at the pier seven days a week in summer and on weekends in the winter month.

The pier is a great place to watch sunsets or really to walk at any time of the day.

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Visit Emma Wood State Beach on your trip to Ventura, California

Emma Wood State Beach is a linear state park that parallels Highway 101 west of the city of Ventura. Moderate temperatures help make Emma Wood State Beach popular for surf fishing, swimming (although the water is chilly), biking, beach combing, photography, whale watching and wildlife viewing.  It attracts a variety of wildlife including raccoons, songbirds and great blue herons.  Dolphins are occasionally seen just offshore.  The park also features the crumbling ruins of a World War II coastal artillery site.  The offshore Channel Islands can be seen from the beach.

Emma Wood State Beach offers family camping with fantastic views.  The campsite is for fully self-contained vehicles (RV) only.  Tents are not permitted.  No water, restrooms, electricity, fire rings, or phones or dump station are available.   You can make reservations from mid-May through Labor Day. After that it is first-come, first-serve. Keep in mind that high-tides may close the campground at any time.

I love being on the beach it’s my favorite place  – where the sky touches the sea.

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Visit the San Buenaventura City Hall in California

The beauty of Ventura, California is breathtaking when the history and its historical landmarks are combined with the cuteness of being a "laid-back" beach town. This is a premier building in downtown Ventura sits atop of California Street with its grandeur stature.  It overlooks the beautiful Pacific Ocean and one of the main strips of Downtown Ventura. The city offices are located inside, a statue of Father Junipero Serra stands at the front and botanical garden trails is directly behind the building.

If you're a traveler who normally doesn't visit City Hall, don't miss this one. The San Buenaventura City Hall building is definitely a piece of Ventura's overall appeal.

Myself standing at this Historic City Hall in Ventura, California that was built in 1912.

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