Guidebook for The Hollywood Beach Retreat
Food Scene
The lunch special is a great deal and it is a unique type of Brazilian food you won’t find in most places. There is something for everyone there: vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, meat lover! Our favorite are the Moquecas. Dining with harbor views no matter where you sit. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat, or you can take one of our several bikes on over!
31 residents recomanen
Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine
3550 Harbor BlvdThe lunch special is a great deal and it is a unique type of Brazilian food you won’t find in most places. There is something for everyone there: vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, meat lover! Our favorite are the Moquecas. Dining with harbor views no matter where you sit. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat, or you can take one of our several bikes on over!
They are open early with a great cup of coffee or tea and full breakfast. They have vegan and gluten free waffles and baked goods along with a full egg and ham breakfast. It's a great place to stop before you go to the farmers market on Sunday. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat, or you can take one of our several bikes on over! They have bike stalls right in front.
21 residents recomanen
Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery
3500 Harbor BlvdThey are open early with a great cup of coffee or tea and full breakfast. They have vegan and gluten free waffles and baked goods along with a full egg and ham breakfast. It's a great place to stop before you go to the farmers market on Sunday. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat, or you can take one of our several bikes on over! They have bike stalls right in front.
Delicious Thai food in the heart of downtown Ventura on Main Street. There is free parking in the lot up the hill on S. Oak street. If they have a long line, there is now Rice by Mama 2 and their Ramen restaurant. It’s been a favorite of many of our Hollywood Beach Retreat guests.
27 residents recomanen
Rice by Mama
419 E Main StDelicious Thai food in the heart of downtown Ventura on Main Street. There is free parking in the lot up the hill on S. Oak street. If they have a long line, there is now Rice by Mama 2 and their Ramen restaurant. It’s been a favorite of many of our Hollywood Beach Retreat guests.
Every Sunday, 10am-2pm
Located in the parking lot outside of the Marine Emporium Landing. We love it because it’s rare to have a farmers market so close to a farming town and with fish from the catch that morning. Approximately 6 blocks. Next to Honey Cup. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat or a quick bike ride on one of our many bikes.
39 residents recomanen
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
3600 Harbor BlvdEvery Sunday, 10am-2pm
Located in the parking lot outside of the Marine Emporium Landing. We love it because it’s rare to have a farmers market so close to a farming town and with fish from the catch that morning. Approximately 6 blocks. Next to Honey Cup. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat or a quick bike ride on one of our many bikes.
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
500 S C StWe haven’t been here, but heard that if you like authentic Oaxacan Mexican food and mole, this might be the place for you! Let us know. Well priced
8 regiones comida oaxaqueña
633 W Hueneme RdWe haven’t been here, but heard that if you like authentic Oaxacan Mexican food and mole, this might be the place for you! Let us know. Well priced
If you’re vegan or gluten free and eating with someone who needs their eggs, this place is for you. Located outside an artists’ space, they are a must try for Ventura. They also have kombucha on tap and some other pre-made items for sale. This is a favorite of our guests at the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
9 residents recomanen
Harvest Cafe
175 S Ventura AveIf you’re vegan or gluten free and eating with someone who needs their eggs, this place is for you. Located outside an artists’ space, they are a must try for Ventura. They also have kombucha on tap and some other pre-made items for sale. This is a favorite of our guests at the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
Something for everyone! They have meatballs as well as vegan and gluten free items- like spaghetti squash instead of pasta. Vegan pesto is delicious. 5 minutes drive from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Fast casual.
Ciao Italian Grill
1111 S Victoria AveSomething for everyone! They have meatballs as well as vegan and gluten free items- like spaghetti squash instead of pasta. Vegan pesto is delicious. 5 minutes drive from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Fast casual.
2 short blocks from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Generous portions and full bar.
29 residents recomanen
Hollywood Beach Cafe
117 Los Altos St2 short blocks from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Generous portions and full bar.
We haven’t tried this place yet, but heard rave reviews from locals who love this 3rd generation Italian restaurant. They are Italian and go twice a week.
Dominick's Italian Restaurant
477 North Oxnard BoulevardWe haven’t tried this place yet, but heard rave reviews from locals who love this 3rd generation Italian restaurant. They are Italian and go twice a week.
The country’s only certified sustainable seafood market and restaurant. You can enjoy a meal here and pick up some fresh fish after. They also have a lovely restaurant in Santa Barbara.
Kanaloa Seafood
251 Lombard StThe country’s only certified sustainable seafood market and restaurant. You can enjoy a meal here and pick up some fresh fish after. They also have a lovely restaurant in Santa Barbara.
If you’re in Santa Barbara, this is a delicious spot for everyone to find something they like. Easy with kids and off the beaten path of busy State Street.
77 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StIf you’re in Santa Barbara, this is a delicious spot for everyone to find something they like. Easy with kids and off the beaten path of busy State Street.
Fine dining at a kosher winery. Delicious food with private rooms available for special events and birthdays. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations highly recommended. About 10 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Award winning fine dining.
6 residents recomanen
Tierra Sur At Herzog Wine Cellars
3201 Camino Del SolFine dining at a kosher winery. Delicious food with private rooms available for special events and birthdays. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations highly recommended. About 10 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat. Award winning fine dining.
Gourmet small plates, sandwiches & wines in a rustic-chic setting with a small upscale market.
44 residents recomanen
Paradise Pantry
222 E Main StGourmet small plates, sandwiches & wines in a rustic-chic setting with a small upscale market.
Sightseeing
You can rent boats, bikes, kayaks and take tours on the harbor. They have boats that will take you out to the islands for sightseeing, whale watching and snorkeling. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat or a quick bike ride on one of our many bikes.
50 residents recomanen
Channel Island Harbor Marina
3850 Barracuda WayYou can rent boats, bikes, kayaks and take tours on the harbor. They have boats that will take you out to the islands for sightseeing, whale watching and snorkeling. It’s a nice walk from the Hollywood Beach Retreat or a quick bike ride on one of our many bikes.
Ventura and Oxnard have very interesting historical sites that give insight to California history and the ties to the ocean.
38 residents recomanen
Misió de San Buenaventura
211 E Main StVentura and Oxnard have very interesting historical sites that give insight to California history and the ties to the ocean.
A full list of historic sites can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Ventura_County,_California
201 residents recomanen
Vella Missió Santa Bàrbara
2201 Laguna StA full list of historic sites can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Ventura_County,_California
Shopping
Main street in Ventura has art, shopping, food, access to a hike in the home of the future botanical gardens, original San Buena Ventura Mission, historically relevant to the state of California.
6 residents recomanen
East Main Street
East Main StreetMain street in Ventura has art, shopping, food, access to a hike in the home of the future botanical gardens, original San Buena Ventura Mission, historically relevant to the state of California.
In one place you have: a movie theater, Target, Wholefoods, paint night, comedy, music, beauty parlors, several restaurants and shopping in an outdoor mall. About 15 minute drive from the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
61 residents recomanen
The Collection at Riverpark
2751 Park View CtIn one place you have: a movie theater, Target, Wholefoods, paint night, comedy, music, beauty parlors, several restaurants and shopping in an outdoor mall. About 15 minute drive from the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
740 East Ventura Blvd, Camarillo
Over 150 premium brand outlets including Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Nike, Tommy Bahama, Lululemon and others. A few restaurants and an IMAX movie theater are next door.
207 residents recomanen
Camarillo Premium Outlets
740 Ventura Blvd740 East Ventura Blvd, Camarillo
Over 150 premium brand outlets including Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach, Nike, Tommy Bahama, Lululemon and others. A few restaurants and an IMAX movie theater are next door.
651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara
A Spanish inspired outside shopping center located on the famous State Street of Santa Barbara. Includes several quaint shops, Nordstrom, and Macy’s plus several restaurants.
112 residents recomanen
Paseo Nuevo
651 Paseo Nuevo651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara
A Spanish inspired outside shopping center located on the famous State Street of Santa Barbara. Includes several quaint shops, Nordstrom, and Macy’s plus several restaurants.
Essentials
It’s 5 minutes away. Please see our guidebook inside the Hollywood Beach Retreat for more information on all areas listed here and more!
40 residents recomanen
Vons
1291 S Victoria AveIt’s 5 minutes away. Please see our guidebook inside the Hollywood Beach Retreat for more information on all areas listed here and more!
Ralphs
615 W Channel Islands BlvdWell priced staples, wine and cheese. Trader Joe’s has their own brands ($2 wine called 2 buck chuck) and food items with a cult following. Off the freeway at the exit for the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
51 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
103 S Mills RdWell priced staples, wine and cheese. Trader Joe’s has their own brands ($2 wine called 2 buck chuck) and food items with a cult following. Off the freeway at the exit for the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
Large health food oriented grocery store that features organic, grass fed and allergy friendly options (gluten free- etc.) They also have a hot food, salad bar and pizza station. Right off the freeway near Target. A favorite of the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
27 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
650 Town Center DrLarge health food oriented grocery store that features organic, grass fed and allergy friendly options (gluten free- etc.) They also have a hot food, salad bar and pizza station. Right off the freeway near Target. A favorite of the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
Smaller health food oriented grocery store that features organic, and allergy friendly options (gluten free- etc.)
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins
3471 Saviers RdSmaller health food oriented grocery store that features organic, and allergy friendly options (gluten free- etc.)
Entertainment & Activities
The Dallas Cowboys will be training in Oxnard during the summer. For current information on players, training coaches and upcoming games, visit www.dallascowboys.com. Practices are typically NOT every day, so please see the schedule for specific days they will be publicly training. Viewing is free; there is a charge for parking. Additional information regarding parking and community events with the Dallas Cowboys can be reviewed at: https://visitoxnard.com/dallas-cowboys-training-camp/
About 10 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
River Ridge Golf Club
2401 W Vineyard AveThe Dallas Cowboys will be training in Oxnard during the summer. For current information on players, training coaches and upcoming games, visit www.dallascowboys.com. Practices are typically NOT every day, so please see the schedule for specific days they will be publicly training. Viewing is free; there is a charge for parking. Additional information regarding parking and community events with the Dallas Cowboys can be reviewed at: https://visitoxnard.com/dallas-cowboys-training-camp/
About 10 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
Channel Island Sportfishing Center (Cisco’s) provides half day and full day sportfishing, or whale watching, in the Pacific Ocean.
53 residents recomanen
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin CirChannel Island Sportfishing Center (Cisco’s) provides half day and full day sportfishing, or whale watching, in the Pacific Ocean.
Southern California Jets Skis provides rentals for Jet skis, electric boats and bicycles. Located at the Marine Emporium Landing in Channel Islands Harbor.
www.socaljetskis.com
16 residents recomanen
Southern California Jet Skis
3600 Harbor BlvdSouthern California Jets Skis provides rentals for Jet skis, electric boats and bicycles. Located at the Marine Emporium Landing in Channel Islands Harbor.
www.socaljetskis.com
Younger children love this place and it’s only a few blocks from the beach in Santa Barbara. Very innovative space.
59 residents recomanen
MOXI, El Museu del Llop d'Exploració i Innovació
125 State StYounger children love this place and it’s only a few blocks from the beach in Santa Barbara. Very innovative space.
Kids love this place. Includes an arcade and laser tag. About 15 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
19 residents recomanen
Golf N Stuff
5555 Walker StKids love this place. Includes an arcade and laser tag. About 15 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat.
15 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat and 2 minutes from Golf N Stuff. They have skate rentals and braces that you can use while skating. You can also throw parties in their private rooms.
11 residents recomanen
Skating Plus
1720 Mesa Verde Ave15 minutes from the Hollywood Beach Retreat and 2 minutes from Golf N Stuff. They have skate rentals and braces that you can use while skating. You can also throw parties in their private rooms.
Buena Lanes
1788 Mesa Verde AveThis is Ventura County’s childrens museum. The photos are a bit confusing and don’t relate. They have a junior LEGO competition and expo for kinder through 4th grade. We always make sure we have some LEGO bricks, toys and books on hand at the Hollywood Beach Retreat!
KidSTREAM
3100 Ponderosa DrThis is Ventura County’s childrens museum. The photos are a bit confusing and don’t relate. They have a junior LEGO competition and expo for kinder through 4th grade. We always make sure we have some LEGO bricks, toys and books on hand at the Hollywood Beach Retreat!
Parks & Nature
Island Packers offers nature cruises to the Channel Islands (North America’s Galapagos), harbor cruises, whale watching, birding excursions and kayaking trips. http://islandpackers.com/
33 residents recomanen
Island Packers Cruises
1691 Spinnaker DrIsland Packers offers nature cruises to the Channel Islands (North America’s Galapagos), harbor cruises, whale watching, birding excursions and kayaking trips. http://islandpackers.com/
Original two story adobe home of Don Raymundo Olivas in the park. Built in 1847. Once a social hub of the Santa Clara River Valley, the restored two-story main house has its own chapel, a display of Olivas family photographs in the parlor, and period furnishings in the other rooms. Weddings are often held on the grounds, dating from the early California mission period.
7 residents recomanen
Olivas Adobe Historical Park
4200 Olivas Park DrOriginal two story adobe home of Don Raymundo Olivas in the park. Built in 1847. Once a social hub of the Santa Clara River Valley, the restored two-story main house has its own chapel, a display of Olivas family photographs in the parlor, and period furnishings in the other rooms. Weddings are often held on the grounds, dating from the early California mission period.
Beautiful views of the ocean; easy hike; lots of interesting plants with signage. Tuesday - Sunday: 9am to 5pm
Free on Tuesdays and most holidays. $7/per person and Children free.
The first 0.3 miles starting at the trailhead is ADA accessible.
46 residents recomanen
Ventura Botanical Gardens
567 Poli StBeautiful views of the ocean; easy hike; lots of interesting plants with signage. Tuesday - Sunday: 9am to 5pm
Free on Tuesdays and most holidays. $7/per person and Children free.
The first 0.3 miles starting at the trailhead is ADA accessible.
If you love old western movies (or series like the mentalist and weeds), you can visit the location of where they filmed and have a nice hike.
28 residents recomanen
Paramount Ranch
2903 Cornell RdIf you love old western movies (or series like the mentalist and weeds), you can visit the location of where they filmed and have a nice hike.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beachcomber Tavern
206 Ocean DrThe Thirsty Ox
640 N Ventura RdQ Club Oxnard
2362 North Oxnard BoulevardSea Rounder
2670 S Ventura RdEl Tapatio Night Club
663 S Oxnard BlvdRuby's Cafe
348 S Oxnard BlvdTavern
211 E Santa Clara St