Ventura is a county in California with a beautiful coast that engulfs stunning beaches. These beaches have their own distinct experiences to offer and are known for a variety of activities.
McGrath Beach
This is a secluded beach at the mouth of Santa Clara River and is ideal for bird watching.
People come here to surf and enjoy the beauty the beach has to offer.
You can swim, camp or just walk around the sand dunes and enjoy the sea and winds on a perfect evening.
Mother’s Beach (Harbor Cove)
This beach is located at the end of Peninsula. It is surrounded by the jetties and a breakwater, making it a photogenic location.
It is the best beach for kids to swim or play around as it is the safest here.
Buenaventura State Beach
This is the largest and most popular in Southern California.
This beach is not pet friendly which makes it clean and feels like summer all year long! A great spot for fishing, cycling, swimming, surfing, playing volleyball and many more fun activities.
Emma Wood State Beach
The beach that features the ruins of a World War II artillery site, makes it different from all the other beaches.
This beach is located between Ventura and Santa Barbara with occasional dolphin sightings.
This beach offers activities like wildlife viewing, fishing, swimming, surfing, cycling, family picnics and camping for self-reliant, private vehicles.
Hollywood Beach
A peaceful, quiet, mile-long beach located in Oxnard is a neighborhood beach far away from Hollywood.
It is surrounded with beach houses and has several entry gates making it easily accessible.
The beach attracts you with white, soft sandy expanse which is well maintained.
This beach has been in movies since 1920s and been spotted in many blockbusters!
Marina Park Beach
Marina Park Beach in Ventura, CA is a large safe play area for kids and attracts families.
With a combination of sand, grass and sea, this beach is a one-spot for Park and beach experience! Along with fishing, cycling and other fun activities, it also offers kayaking and sailing lessons.
Mandalay State Beach
Mandalay State Beach is located in the neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
This beach will engage you in with wetlands, sand dunes and bird watching.
This protected area is connected to Oxnard Beach park and Hollywood Beach.
Oxnard Beach
Oxnard Beach is located between Hollywood Beach and Mandalay Beach.
You can expect a true holiday experience with picnic tables, barbecues and iconic palm trees. It also has a pirate themed playground for kids.
Surfers Point
Surfers Point Beach is located at the mouth of the Ventura River at Seaside Park in Ventura, California.
A picture perfect beach and the best place to surf, this beach is beautified by palm trees.
You can enjoy watching birds, waves, surfers or taking a long stroll in the sand.
This beach is situated along the seaside community of Solimar beach colony in Ventura, CA.
Solimar Beach
The southern part of the beach merges with Emma Wood State Beach. With not much activity, this is a perfect place for a calm and relaxed evening.