The Top 5 Vegan and Vegetarian Dining Destinations in Ventura County Coast

Worried about finding a great selection of dietary options while traveling? You don’t have to sacrifice your healthy lifestyle while in Ventura County Coast. Our area is known for its beautiful sights, shopping, and tasty farm-to-fork food! With so many spots to choose from, it can be hard to decide where to eat. Here are the top five vegan and vegetarian-friendly destinations to check out on your next trip to Ventura County Coast.

Honey Cup Coffee and Kitchen

Family-run and locally owned and operated in Oxnard, Honey Cup Coffee and Kitchen serves specialty organic coffee and tea drinks, as well as delicious smoothies, breakfast and lunch items, baked goods and gelato treats. While they do serve traditional meat-based items, they offer many vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

📷: @honeycupcoffeeandkitchen

The Taj Cafe

The Taj Cafe in Ventura brings you village-style Indian cooking with traditional recipes but bold flavors. The chefs use all-natural spices and ingredients to create a variety of amazing dishes that are lean, healthful, and lowfat. Naturally, they have tons of vegan and vegetarian options.

📷: @thetajcafe

Harvest Cafe

Harvest Cafe is an organic, community-based, and locally-sourced cafe in Ventura that serves the healthiest cuisine possible from local, sustainable, and environmentally-conscious sources. The cafe is a true farm-to-table restaurant serving only the freshest produce, arriving daily from farms in the Ventura area. From smoothies to sweet or savory bowls and tasty entree items, Harvest Cafe has got it all!

📷: @harvestcafeventura

Little Thai Fine Dining

Little Thai Fine Dining offers outstanding Thai cuisine in Camarillo. They are known for their modern interpretation of classic dishes and only use high-quality, fresh ingredients. Little Thai will happily accommodate vegans and vegetarians, so just let them know your dietary restrictions as you order so they can make the perfect dish for you to savor.

Nature’s Grill & Juice Bar

Nature’s Grill in Ventura is a casual, American restaurant with a menu that is vegetarian-friendly, featuring salads, veggie burgers, wraps, black bean and rice burritos, smoothies, and juices. Dairy items can be substituted with soy cheese or a vegan mayonnaise as well!

📷: @thenaturesgrill

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

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

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.