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Top 10 Photo Ops in Ventura, CA 📸
Ventura, California, United States
By Stephanie Hogue of Latitudes Fine Art Gallery
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1. Ventura Pier 🇺🇸
Ventura, California, United States
The Ventura Pier is one of the city’s most special and historical places. Built in 1872, The Ventura Pier is California’s oldest wooden pier and at one time, the longest.
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2. Ventura Mission ⛪
211 E Main St
Ventura, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Also known as the Mission by the Sea, the San Buenaventura Mission, founded in 1782, is the 9th and last mission founded by Junipero Serra
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3. “C” Street and Surfer’s Point 🌊
Shoreline Dr
Ventura, CA
Monday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
5:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Known as a great surf spot but even more so for its beautiful view and walking promenade along the ocean.
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4. Grant Park- Serra Cross ✝️
398 Ferro Dr
Ventura, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Shortly after the Ventura Mission was founded, a large wooden cross was built on top of a hill overlooking the city. The park is a popular place for weddings and viewing beautiful sunsets over the ocean.
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5. City view from the Botanical Garden 🌻
567 South Poli St
Ventura, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Botanical garden is a beautiful new addition to Ventura. It is a hike in the hills with gorgeous views of the city.
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6. Ventura Sign 🤙
Ventura, CA
A fun and whimsical sign greets visitors as they exit the freeway at California Street to enter downtown.
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7. Two Trees 🌳🌳
Barlow Canyon Rd
Ventura, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Ventura’s beloved Two Trees sitting high atop a hill overlooking the city. Planted in 1898, the trees have become a very special landmark in the city, easily viewed from all over town. Though they sit on private property and is illegal to hike up to them, they are on display for all to enjoy.
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8. Ventura Harbor 🛶
1583 Spinnaker Dr
Ventura, CA
Monday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
The Ventura Harbor with its charming village is great fun to visit, dine, and shop with lots of water activities and no shortage of photo opportunities.
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9. City Hall 🏫
501 Poli St
Ventura, CA
Monday:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Built in 1912, the Ventura City Hall is a neo-classical architectural style, noted for its terra cotta exterior, friars heads, and copper-sheathed dome. It sits at the top of California Street with a view to the ocean.
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10. California Street 🛣️
Ventura, California, United States
One of the main streets leading into downtown Ventura, it is lined with fun shops and restaurants and ends at the ocean where the Ventura Pier is located.