San Buenaventura city (Ventura for short) was incorporated in 1866. It adopted its shorter nickname soon after in the year 1891. It is located in Ventura County, in the state of California and is presently county seat for the area. Ventura hosts an expected population of 109,946 and could be reached using the State Routes 126 ans 33, and well as the U.S. Route 101.
At Surfer's Point in Ventura County Fairgrounds is amongst the best surfing that can be located in Southern California. Surfing is extremely popular due to the temperate climate in the area. Downtown there are several amenities including museums, shopping and fine dining. The Mission San Buenaventura also has its home in Ventura. The busiest areas of the city are probably main Street and California Street, that lie between Fir Street and Ventura Avenue. The previous home of the Ortega family (well-known for their Chile products), Ortega Adobe, is situated downtown also. The shopping opportunities are vast and range from thrift shops to high-end retail. The city hall building is lovingly detailed and is the home to a beautiful statue of Junipero Serra. Restaurants and wine bars litter the streets downtown and the Rubicon Theatre Company, which has been internationally popular, is likewise situated here.
The fishing trade runs strong in Ventura Harbor, that hosts several seafood restaurants as well as a small shopping village. Numerous well-known shops and restaurants have located here, like Milan's, The Glass Touch. and World Famous Hicees BBQ. The Ventura Harbor, which is home to The Channel Islands National Park Headquarters, offers trips to the Channel Islands each day.