Pamela’s Guidebook
Food scene
Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm StRecommended by locals
Cafe Fiore
66 S California StRecommended by locals
Cafe Nouveau
1497 E Thompson BlvdRecommended by locals
Water's Edge Restaurant and Bar
1510 Anchors Way DrRecommended by locals
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor WayRecommended by locals
The Greek Mediterranean Steak and Seafood
1583 Spinnaker DrRecommended by locals
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2009 E Thompson BlvdRecommended by locals
Paradise Pantry
222 E Main StRecommended by locals
Social Tap Ventura
1105 S Seaward AveRecommended by locals
Spencer Makenzie's
806 E Thompson BlvdClassic taco joint
Singing Sun Coffee
1930 E Main StWalk from the Buenaventura Bungalow
If you like thick slabs of lamb in your gyros, this is the place for you. Also has a Greek bakery section.
6 residents recomanen
Stephen's Market and Grill
2632 E Main StIf you like thick slabs of lamb in your gyros, this is the place for you. Also has a Greek bakery section.
Breweries
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main StRecommended by locals
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
104 E Thompson BlvdRecommended by locals
Ventura Coast Brewing Company
76 S Oak StRecommended by locals
Leashless Brewing
585 E Thompson BlvdRecommended by locals
MadeWest Brewing Company - Ventura Pier
668 E Harbor BlvdRecommended by locals
Rincon Brewery Ventura
4100 Telegraph RdRecommended by locals
Cocktails
VenTiki Tiki Lounge & Lanai
701 E Main StVentura Spirits Company
3891 N Ventura AveRecommended by locals
Wine bars & Wineries
The Cave
4435 McGrath StBarrel 33
1067 E Thompson BlvdGrapes and Hops
454 E Main StTopa Mountain Winery
821 W Ojai AveOld Creek Ranch Winery
10024 E Old Creek RdFour Brix Winery and Tasting Room
2290 Eastman AveLive music
Winchesters Grill & Saloon
632 E Main StCity/town information
25 minute drive from the Buenaventura Bungalow
Ojai is a small city in Ventura County, California, northwest of Los Angeles. Set in a valley in the Topatopa Mountains, the city has a village-like center dotted with art galleries and New Age shops. Bordering the north, Los Padres National Forest is crisscrossed with meandering trails. Nearby Lake Casitas is another popular recreation area.
94 residents recomanen
Ojai
25 minute drive from the Buenaventura Bungalow
Ojai is a small city in Ventura County, California, northwest of Los Angeles. Set in a valley in the Topatopa Mountains, the city has a village-like center dotted with art galleries and New Age shops. Bordering the north, Los Padres National Forest is crisscrossed with meandering trails. Nearby Lake Casitas is another popular recreation area.
30 minute drive from the Buenaventura Bungalow
Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street.
182 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara
30 minute drive from the Buenaventura Bungalow
Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street.
Sightseeing
Rent bikes or surreys at the Pierpont Pier to ride on the boardwalk and bike path which goes from the edge of Pierpont all the way to Surfers Point and beyond.
44 residents recomanen
Surfers Point a Seaside Park
Shoreline DriveRent bikes or surreys at the Pierpont Pier to ride on the boardwalk and bike path which goes from the edge of Pierpont all the way to Surfers Point and beyond.