Just a short 5 minute walk on the sand gets you to terrific local beach restaurants and coffee houses…the kind of locally owned and operated beach restaurants you remember from days gone by. Seaward Avenue offers local restaurants with authentic Mexican food at Joannafinas, fresh fish and chips at Seaward Fish & Chips, delectable Sushi with Live music at Juro Cho,the BEST fish tacos at Tacos & Beer, fun-filled historic Dukes Restaurant for great breakfasts, hamburgers, chili fries, arcade, and family fun….and now serving margaritas, bloody mary’s and beer, Meridian’s Italian-eat-in/take-out/or delivery, Donut Shop, ice cream shop and much more all on Seaward Beach….and in case you are craving a commercial java fix, Starbucks is in walking distance from the house!
Things to Do and See
Four beach volleyball courts 600 feet away at Ventura State Beach, Bike path starts at Ventura State Beach, Historic Ventura Pier one mile away, Surfers Point next to Pier (great surf spot), Bike path continues for miles up coast, Channel Islands National Park - Hop on board one of the cruise boats (Island Packers) that takes you out to the Channel Islands for a truly great adventure including island kayaking, snorkeling, scuba, hiking, camping, etc. Whale watching cruises during the winter are a must. If you can break away from the surf and sand, there are two public 18 hole golf courses which are 2-5 miles away.
About 2 miles away, you will find a very robust & recently revitalized—always charming, Historic Downtown Ventura with great restaurants & bars, shopping & antiquing, etc. - Lots to do & see downtown. Day trips to Santa Barbara (25 miles) & Ojai (15 miles) are fun as well. There is more to do in this area than you will ever have time for in the course of a week! You can have activities planned every day or you will never have to get in your car or leave the beach—depending on what you are looking for!.....
