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Things to see in Ventura (United States): 9 places and when to go
Ventura is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Food and drink (3), Temples (1). The best known are Mission San Buenaventura, Carnegie Art Museum and Dudley House. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.2747, -119.264
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3) · Temples (1) · History (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 87 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ventura
The places in and around Ventura, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mission San BuenaventuraSpanish mission located in Ventura, California3.2 km
- Carnegie Art MuseumArt museum in Oxnard, California11 km
- Dudley HouseListed on the NRHP in Ventura County, California2.2 km
- Feraud General Merchandise StoreBuilding in California, United States of America3.5 km
- St. Thomas Aquinas ChapelFormer Catholic chapel located in Ojai, in Ventura County of southern California19 km
- Golf 'N' StuffWith kids5.0 km
- Leashless BrewingBrewery2.6 km
- Majestic Oak VineyardWinery19 km
- Rincon BreweryBrewery2.3 km
When to go to Ventura
The best time to visit Ventura is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:57
- FebPossible10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:47
- JunBest time14:17
- JulBest time14:05
- AugBest time13:17
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovPossible10:11
- DecPossible9:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. In March, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ventura
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 87 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Venice13 places80 km
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ventura?
The best known: Mission San Buenaventura, Carnegie Art Museum, Dudley House, Feraud General Merchandise Store, St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ventura?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43.
How do you get to Ventura?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 87 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ventura as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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