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Ventura California,
officially known as San Buenaventura, is located 63 miles north of Los Angeles
on Highway 101. One of the oldest cities in California, Ventura was established
in 1782 with the founding of the Mission San Buenaventura. With miles of well
kept uncrowded beaches and a sunny Mediterranean climate, Ventura offers an attractive
quality of life which is unsurpassed in the region. The historic Downtown invites
shoppers to stroll and browse in a unique environment with its fine Ventura hotels,
restaurants and over 80 historic landmarks.
The home to several major
international corporations, Ventura also serves as the governmental center for
Ventura County. While many high technology companies have located in the community,
Ventura continues to cultivate its historic roots as an agricultural center with
international connections.
Top area attractions include Anacapa Island
(plenty of sea lions, seals and home to the largest breeding colony of the endangered
California brown pelican), the Ventura Harbor Village (located right across the
beach), the Variety Theatre (comedy, music, drama and magic), Seaside Park (64
acres of beachfront that's also site of the Ventura County Fair) and Skate Street
Ventura (a 29,000 square foot indoor skatepark for skateboarding, rollerblading,
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