California Strawberry Festival Visitor’s Guide

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The Strawberry Festival is Back!

The highly-anticipated California Strawberry Festival is making a grand return for the year 2023, and this time it’s bigger and better than ever before! Get ready to indulge in everything strawberry at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, where the festival will be held this year. As one of the most popular events in Ventura County, the festival has outgrown its previous location and is relocating to a larger venue that offers easier access to freeways, ample parking, and public transportation options. This move will also provide festival-goers with more lodging options at nearby hotels. With all these enhancements, the 2023 California Strawberry Festival is sure to be a feast for the senses that you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable experience!

2023 California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, CA.
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Event Info

When:
May 20-21, 2023

Where:
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W Harbor Blvd
 Ventura, CA 93001
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Festival Attractions

  • Eats & Treats
  • Live Entertainment
  • Strawberryland
  • Arts & Craft Vendors
  • Rides
  • Ninja Nation Obstacle Course

How to Get to the California Strawberry Festival

Get directions to the California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, CA

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The Amtrack and Metrolink drop you off right at the Strawberry Festival at Ventura County Fairgrounds.

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Free shuttle services to the California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, CA.

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Discover Ventura County Coast

Camarillo

Port Hueneme

Oxnard

Ventura

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Places to Stay

Extend Your Visit

Discover the hidden treasures of the Ventura County Coast by extending your stay at any one of our 4 coastal cities. Each city has a wide range of lodging options to choose from. At Ventura County Coast you’ll find beach-front resorts, major hotel brands, boutique hotels, and budget friendly motels to choose from. Each city on the coast is just minutes away from the California Strawberry Festival, nearby attractions, restaurants, and amazing activities.

Experience Hidden Treasures on the Coast

Stay and experience one of the last great coastal regions of Southern California when you come to the Strawberry Festival. Ventura County Coast is 44 miles of stunning coastline located just 1 hour north of Los Angeles. The region has some of the best hidden gems in the state which includes 2 national parks and some of the best beaches on the west coast. The region features 4 unique towns with 4 unique vibes. Start here to plan your weekend getaway in Ventura County.

Discover four unique beach towns on the Ventura County Coast when visiting the California Strawberry Festival in Ventura.
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Find places to eat, craft breweries after attending the California Strawberry Festival.
Food & Drink Guide

Crafty Eats and Drinks

Each city in Ventura County has a diverse selection of amazing restaurants, craft breweries, and mouth watering international cuisine that foodies from far and wide will enjoy. Take the Oxnard Taco trail to experience Oxnard’s best taquerias, taco trucks, and Mexican restaurants. Downtown Ventura and Ventura Harbor Village feature craft breweries, eclectic fare, and gourmet cuisine. Old Town Camarillo is a great place to find some of the best food and drink on the coast. Port Hueneme is another great place to enjoy a sunset with friends and family at a beachfront restaurant featuring local seafood. Explore our coastal food and drink guide for a variety of dining and beverage choices.

Relax Beachside

Discover the beauty of Ventura County Coast’s beaches, where you can choose from a variety of beach vibes, whether you prefer uncrowded stretches of sand or bustling ones with great surf and stunning island views. Families can enjoy swimming beaches, and adventure-seekers can take a ferry to Channel Islands National Park for snorkeling and diving in the pristine waters of the crown jewel of Ventura County Coast.

Beaches in Ventura Harbor Village
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Visit these regions of Ventura County Coast
Camarillo
Oxnard
Ventura
Port Hueneme
Channel Islands National Park

Regions

Ventura County Coast

Ventura County Coast is a string of four communities that radiate warmth from welcoming people and California sunshine. The region embodies the casual and active spirit of classic, where the seafood is fresh, the beer is handcrafted and the weather is the kind you dream about. Spend the day exploring miles of beaches, incredible harbors or lush green golf courses. Hop on a boat for a day trip to the Channel Islands National Park, where you can see breathtaking views of the Southern California coastline. With a bustling culture, high end and vintage shopping, a lively culinary spirit and beautiful outdoor experiences, Ventura County Coast calls on every visitor to find their vibe. From hiking and biking to sailing and snorkeling, from shopping and dining to just plain relaxing, Ventura County Coast will fill your days with a lifetime of memories.

Camarillo

Camarillo

An hour north of Los Angeles, Camarillo is nestled at the base of the Conejo foothills surrounded by verdant green fields and cool ocean breezes. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, enjoy Camarillo alfresco. From outdoor shopping and concerts, to delicious dining and fun events, Camarillo has it all. With small town charm and a rich history, it is the place for romantic weddings and corporate venues. Visit the historical sites and museums during the day, and walk along Old Town for dinner and drinks at night. A great getaway for everyone, Camarillo is the ideal place to Come for the Sun, Stay for the Fun.

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Oxnard

Oxnard

Rally your tribe and head for the Central Coast. California cool, panorama-perfect, culturally authentic and vibrant beyond measure. Oxnard is home to miles of pristine white sand beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point to the Channel Islands National Park. Just sixty miles northwest of LAX and in close proximity to Santa Barbara and other major destinations, Oxnard is one of California’s best kept secrets.

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Ventura

Ventura

A place that embodies a casual soul and unexpected allure, Ventura is a vibrant town that checks stress and pretense at the door.  Its artistic culture, enduring history and privileged locale is crazy-inviting, very much alive, and refreshingly human.

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Port Hueneme

Port Hueneme

Just sixty miles northwest of Los Angeles, in the heart of the Central Coast, you’ll find Port Hueneme, the friendly city by the sea. Port Hueneme is the place for travelers looking to dig their toes in the sand, take a long walk, drop a fishing line off the pier or just kick back and relax. With walking and biking trails winding throughout the city and a perfect climate almost year round, you can revive your soul in Hueneme.

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Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park is an American national park that consists of five of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of the U.S. state of California, in the Pacific Ocean.

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