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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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Intineraries

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

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

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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April 28, 2024

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon

Starting in beautiful downtown Ojai California, the course begins at just over 700 feet, gradually descends to sea-level over 22 miles, and finishes near the historic downtown Ventura, California Pier. The course is lightning fast and is a USATF certified Boston Marathon Qualifier (CA16086RS). Space is limited so don’t wait and miss out.
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May 19, 2024

Seaside Marathon – Full & Half Marathon

Make your new year fitness goals come true on the coast with a Full, half, 10k, and 5k race. A certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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May 18-19, 2024

California Strawberry Festival

The California Strawberry Festival is back in 2024 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
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May 25-26, 2024

Point Mugu Surf Contest

Surf one of California’s most guarded surf spots as Naval Base Point Mugu opens the gates to the general public.
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June 2, 2024

Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food, & Brew Festival

Delight in flavorful delicacies and sweet treats at Ventura County’s premier Food, Wine, and Brew Festivals located at Cal State University Channel Islands.
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June 28-30, 2024

2024 X Games Ventura

Are you ready? The X Games 2024 Summer Games return to Ventura!
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June 28-30, 2024

Ventura County Greek Festival

Celebrate all things Greek at one of Ventura County’s longest running cultural events.
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July 2024

Surf Rodeo

Voted the #1 Music Festival in Ventura County! Surf Rodeo returns to Ventura in July 2024!
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July 10-14, 2024

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Midsummer Block Party

Celebrate Camarillo’s rich heritage with live music, carnival rides, live art, a car show, food vendors, and more!
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July 26-28, August 2-4, 2024

Ventura Music Festival

The mission of the Ventura Music Festival is to bring world-class music to the community, foster audience-artist relationships, and enhance the joy of music through diverse offerings for all ages.
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July 27-28, 2024

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 28, 2024

A Taste of Camarillo

Spend an afternoon under the trees of the Camarillo Ranch sampling fine wines, craft brews, spirits & gourmet foods.
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July – August, 2024

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

America’s Team will return to Oxnard to prepare for the regular season. Many practices are open to the public, giving residents and guests the opportunity to interact with players and coaches as they step away from AT&T Stadium in Arlington to train for the upcoming football season.
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August 17, 2024

Ventura County Pride: Ventura Dreamin’ Festival

Ventura County Pride Diversity Collective presents the Ventura Dreamin’ Festival! Join the festivities with a vendor market, fun surprises for everyone and special performances!
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August 17, 2024

Cool Breeze Century Ride

COOL ROUTES, COOL RIDERS AND A COOL BREEZE! All routes start and end at Mission Park, Downtown Ventura. Registration Check-in is at the Museum of Ventura County Pavilion, which is adjacent to the Mission Park.
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August 17-18, 2024

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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September 7-8, 2024

Hueneme Beach Festival

Celebrate the end of summer and Good Vibes at the coast’s ultimate beach party and concert.
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August 2024

Ventura County Fair

Join us for the coast’s largest festival! Free concerts headlining top musicians, epic carnival rides, and family fun.
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August 23-25 2024

The Throw Down Cornhole Festival

Join us for seaside fun and the chance to win huge cash prizes at the 2024 Throw Down Cornhole Festival in Ventura California.
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September 2024

Aloha Beach Festival

The Aloha Beach Festival hosts a fun aloha-style surfing event, paddle-board race, outrigger canoes, along with local Hawaiian dancers, local surf, reggae, and really cool vibes.
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September 13-15, 2024

Oxnard Jazz Festival

Boogie on down and feel the groove! Enjoy jam sessions, amazing talent, delicious food and more!.
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September 14-15, 2024

ichigoCon

Experience the ultimate celebration of Anime, Cosplay, and Gaming at ichigoCon! Join us for Oxnard’s first-ever anime convention, featuring a thrilling lineup of events, special guests, and immersive experiences that will leave fans of all ages and interests in awe.
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Sept 28-29, 2024

Seaside Oddities Expo

Spectate in the bizarre and obscure. Watch a sideshow while dabbling in dark arts and the occult. Get your Haloween fix at the 1st annual Seaside Oddities Expo.
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October 2024

Pier Under the Stars

Pier into the Future! Proceeds to benefit critical maintenance and repairs to the historic Ventura Pier. This unique event will be held on the Pier. Please wear comfortable shoes. 21 and over event.
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October 5, 2024

Camarillo Old Town 10th Annual Wine Walk

Sip and stroll up and down Old Town Camarillo to get a taste of the best local wineries and craft breweries.
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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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Year Round 2024

Levity Live

Come & watch epic comedy shows featuring top comedians all year long!
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Ventura County Coast Climate

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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
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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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