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Welcome to Ventura County Coast. Our coastal paradise is an ideal location for those looking for outdoor adventure, seaside fun, and exciting events. Check out our resource guide to help you plan unique experiences for your clients.

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Meeting & Event Planning Guide

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Ventura County Coast Travel Guide

Show your clients why Ventura County Coast is the ideal travel destination for beach and outdoor lovers.
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Itineraries

Get inspired with our custom itineraries made by our local guides. Learn more about our four unique coastal communities, Channel Islands National Park, our location, and what to expect on your visit to our coastal paradise.
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Group events in Camarillo

Dining

The region features over 450 restaurants including award-winning wine tasting rooms, breweries, waterside restaurants and dozens of great ethnic California eats. Our partners will work with your group to provide dining options from the basic to a truly one-of-a kind experience.

Thought starters:

  • Take farm to fork to a whole new level and host your group dining at one of our amazing farms.
  • Step aboard a boat and cruise one of our harbors for an on-the-water dining experience.
  • Take your experience to new heights by dining under the wings of authentic WWII era aircraft.
  • For a truly one-of-a-kind experience think about leaving the mainland and host a dining experience at Channel Islands National Park, one of North America’s magical treasures.

Four Welcoming Cities

Camarillo Visitor's Information
Oxnard Visitor's Information and Travel Guide
Visit Ventura California
Disocover Port Hueneme's beaches, events, and places to stay.

Getting Here

Location:  Gateway to the California Central Coast, located off Highway 101 between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Distance from Surrounding Destinations

  • Santa Barbara: 27 miles
  • Hollywood: 46 miles
  • Los Angeles: 52 miles
  • Bakersfield: 120 miles
  • Las Vegas: 315 miles
  • San Francisco: 359 miles

*Exact distance varies.

Getting Here

Regional Quick Facts

With so much to see and experience, below are a few quick facts about our destination.

  • Nearly Perfect Year-Round Weather
  • 22 Miles of Safe Uncrowded Beaches
  • 1 National Park: Channel Islands National Park
  • 1 National Recreation Area: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
  • 2 Harbors
  • 450+ Restaurants
  • 60+ Lodging Options
  • 9 Golf Courses
  • 10 Surf Spots
  • 20+ Hiking/Biking Trails
  • 30+ Museums
  • 15+ Breweries
  • 13 Wineries

Channel Islands National Park is one of the top photography and video destinations in Ventura County.

Upcoming Events

November 22-24, 2024

Holiday Craft & Gift Festival

Get a head start on the holiday season with handmade crafts, specialty items, free gift wrapping and prizes!
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November 28, 2024

Ventura Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

Burn off some calories before your Thanksgiving feast at the Ventura Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk and Kids 1k run!
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November 29, 2024

Black Friday at Camarillo Premium Outlets

The biggest shopping event at Ventura County Coast is back! Are you ready for big discounts on brand names?
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November 29-30, 2024

83rd Turkey Night Grand Prix

Join us for one of the nation’s longest running Thanksgiving traditions, at the 83rd Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix.
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December 6, 2024

4th Annual Camarillo Old Town Glow

Celebrate the holidays at the 4th Annual Camarillo Old Town Glow celebration with light displays, prizes, train rides and more.
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December 7, 2024

Oxnard Christmas Parade

Experience the holiday magic of Downtown Oxnard’s Christmas Parade.
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December 7, 2024

Oxnard Tamale Festival

Get the tastiest tamales in town – from sweet to savory, traditional to gourmet. Enjoy the holiday crafts fair, kids activities, and live music.
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December 7, 2024

Winter Wine Walk

California’s largest Wine Walk and Street Fair returns! Sip, sing, and shop your way through a Holiday spirit-filled Downtown Ventura! Snowfall transforms Main St. into a Winter Wonderland.
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December 8 – December 26, 2024

Christmas Tree Lane in Historic Downtown Oxnard

Get ready for an evening of holiday enchantment and dazzling displays in Historic Downtown Oxnard’s Christmas Tree Lane.
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December 10, 11, 12, 2024

Holly Trolly Tours in Downtown Oxnard

Get ready for an evening filled with holiday magic aboard a double-decker bus.
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December 8, 2024

Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

Get into Christmas Spirit at the Santa to the Sea Half Marathon in Oxnard.
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December 14, 2024

Camarillo Christmas Parade & Santa’s Village

Celebrate the holidays
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December 14, 2024

Merry Gothmas

Immerse yourself in a different kind of holiday celebration with dark arts, spooky characters, and special appearances.
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December 13-14, 2024

Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights

A dazzling parade of lights on the water, carnival rides, and a firework show. Join us at Ventura Harbor Village for an enchanted evening of Holiday Cheer!
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December 14, 2024

Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor

Celebrate the holiday season at Channel Islands Harbor’s 57th annual Parade of Lights.
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December 15, 2024

Holly Jolly Half Marathon 5k 10k

Run a half marathon in beautiful Camarillo while sporting your favorite holiday costume. There will be tacos!
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December 21, 2024

Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace

Celebrate the Holidays at the Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketing Place at Ventura Harbor Village.
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December 21, 2024

Ventura Harbor Santa Paddle

Get into the holiday spirit with Santa and his elves at Ventura Harbor Village!
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December 23, 2024

Holiday Lights Cruise at Channel Islands Harbor

Marvel at dazzling Christmas lights aboard a real life Riverboat!
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December 26, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Zoppe, an Italian Family Circus

Get ready for high flying acrobatics, dramatic story telling with a family tradition that spans two centuries and two continents.
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December 27, 28, & 29 2024

Marlon Wayans Standup Comedy at Levity Live Oxnard

Superstar comedian, film director and producer Marlon Wayans returns for a night of roaring laughter at Levity Live Oxnard.
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December 31, 2024

New Year’s Eve Celebration at Zachari Dunes

Ring in the new year with elegance at Zachari Dunes, featuring live music, DJs, and a balloon drop at 12!
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February 23, 2025

2025 Ventura Marathon

The Ventura Marathon returns in 2025. A fast downhill track from Ojai to Ventura. A Boston Qualifier Marathon.
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May 15 – 18, 2025

California Strawberry Festival

The California Strawberry Festival is back in 2025 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
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August 16-17, 2025

Wings Over Camarillo

Watch spectacular aviation performances and more! Wings Over Camarillo Air Show returns to Camarillo Airport with more G’s than ever before.
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July, 2025

Surf Rodeo

Voted the #1 Music Festival in Ventura County! Surf Rodeo returns to Ventura in July 2024!
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July 2025

Oxnard Salsa Festival

The annual Oxnard Salsa Festival is a weekend celebration of all things salsa – the food, the music and the dance!
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July – August, 2025

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp is back for the summer. Get ready for some football!
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Ventura County Coast Climate

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Learn more about new hotel projects and renovations along the Ventura County Coast.

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Respect California

California is a place of wide-open spaces that champions open-mindedness and celebrates diversity. Californians respect our friends and neighbors and their health and safety. We respect the environment, local culture and all the different kinds of people who visit our state. Respect is the key to keeping each other safe and all of California’s precious and fragile beauty protected, today and tomorrow. Feel free to traipse, travel and follow your joy in California. Please follow this California Responsible Travel Code while doing so.

 

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Meet Our Team

Jeanette Brown

Program and Administration Manager
Ventura County Coast
1-800-648-2124

Michele Gilmour

Director of Business Development
Visit Ventura
1-800-648-2124

Michelle Flippo

Operations & Sales Manager
Visit Oxnard
1-800-648-2124

Bailey Huerta

Marketing Coordinator
Visit Camarillo
1-800-648-2124

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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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