It is a coastal city located northwest of Los Angeles. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 United States census. [12] Ventura is a popular tourist destination, owing to its historic landmarks, beaches, and resorts. Ventura has been inhabited by different peoples, including the Chumash Native Americans, for at least 10,000 years. [13]
The Ventura County Superior Court serves the community by providing fair, impartial, and accessible justice. As the trial court for Ventura County, the Court handles a wide range of cases, including criminal, civil, family law, probate, juvenile, traffic, and small claims matters.
Discover the best of Ventura California with our comprehensive visitor's guide. Plan your trip today and experience all that this beautiful city has to offer.
Planning a trip to Ventura? In this guide, I cover all of the best things to do in Ventura California for a fun coastal adventure (by a local)!
Ventura is an easy hour-and-a-half drive from downtown Los Angeles, and LAX is the closest major airport. But you don’t necessarily need a car to visit—another option is to take the train (get tips on how to enjoy a car-free getaway to Ventura).
Ventura, California, has classic beach town vibes, a taco district, and national park access, just an hour from L.A. Here's what to eat, see, and do there.
City of Ventura received grants from the California Coastal Commission and Ocean Protection Council to update its Local Coastal Program, guiding sea level rise adaptation, protecting beaches, and strengthening coastal resilience through 2028.
Learn something of the past and take a moment of quiet in the gardens at the San Buenaventura Mission-one of California’s twenty-one missions along El Camino Real. Thanks to our incredible surroundings, Ventura has a wide variety of things to do.