Best places in Ventura County

Discover the best places in Ventura County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 135 places in the city.

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Point Mugu Rock
Tourist attraction
👍👍 It was truly an amazing experience. The weather was gorgeous and the scenery was AWESOME! The water was a beautiful deep blue color, the sun danced across the water and air was so crisp. It simply took my breath away and I felt such peace.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Underwood Family Farms
Farm
Working farm offering produce picking & interactions with animals like baby goats & rabbits.
4.70 (4K reviews)
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Point Mugu State Park
State park
Santa Monica Mountains' park has 5 miles of beach, river canyons, bluffs & 70+ miles of trails.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa
Hiking area
Scenic park with hiking, biking & horseback riding trails plus an American Indian cultural center.
4.80 (563 reviews)
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Silver Strand Beach
Public beach
👍👍 I loved Silver Strand Beach even more than I love Ventura Beach where I usually go. Seeing the Majestic sea lions was incredible
4.70 (955 reviews)
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Sandy Dune
Scenic spot
👍👍 Most romantic place I’ve been with a friend who I have no interest in dating. Anyways, best sunset I’ve ever seen. I suggest having a picnic here with your significant other, the pictures speak for themselves.
4.80 (413 reviews)
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Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve
Park
Wildlife park with rolling hills & canyons offering hiking, mountain biking & equestrian trails.
4.70 (823 reviews)
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Emma Wood State Beach
State park
Oceanside spot for surfing & fishing with fire pits & RV camping available with advance reservation.
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
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Cheeseboro & Palo Comado Canyon
Hiking area
Simi Hills park spanning over 4,000 acres, with hiking trails & wildlife in historic ranching area.
4.80 (335 reviews)
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Papa Lennon's
Italian restaurant
Pizzeria & Italian spot serving pasta, salads, subs & specials in quaint digs with a courtyard.
$$ $$
4.70 (538 reviews)
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Sycamore Cove Beach
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful Beach, nice local spot to relax. Moon rising to the left, sun setting to the right, nice fire to stay worm, beautiful night moon. Come early if you want a fire pit, and the rangers close the parking lot shortly after dark, they will tell you when they are closing the lot, so you are not...
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Hollywood Beach Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
Local diner offering a daytime menu of hearty breakfast fare, burgers & sandwiches, plus a full bar.
$$ $$
4.60 (854 reviews)
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Summit Drive In
Hamburger restaurant
$ $$$
4.70 (367 reviews)
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Faria Beach Park
Campground
Scenic oceanside locale offering views of the Channel Islands, picnic facilities & RV hookups.
4.60 (649 reviews)
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B&J Drive - In
Hamburger restaurant
$ $$$
4.60 (550 reviews)
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Sycamore Canyon Campground
Campground
Standard tent & RV sites at Point Mugu State Park, with picnic tables & hiking-trail access.
4.60 (504 reviews)
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Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Hiking area
👍 Punch bowls were cool. Park by Thomas Aquinas College and head in from there. The GPS had us go to a weird spot at first. We hiked during the week and it wasn't busy but on the weekend it looked packed based on parking. It's a decent ways to the punch bowls. Some reviews were saying it's dog friendl...
4.70 (287 reviews)
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Hill Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful hike. Shady areas next to the stream, nice open space. Cool ocean breezes at times. Can't wait to come back and mountain bike. Lots of other trails to take and explore.
4.80 (202 reviews)
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Boccali's Pizza & Pasta
Pizza restaurant
Family-run Italian eatery featuring ingredients & wine from the owners' farm & vineyard.
$$ $$
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Stryker Paintball & Airsoft
Paintball center
👍👍 Awesome first time coming there and didn't even know that we had a field like this in sp. The prices are up there but the experience makes it worth it.Would come here with the bois again any day. Thank you carlton(hopefully that's how you spell it, sorry if not!) for today chief.
4.70 (266 reviews)
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