Ventura Essential Info

Overview

Ventura is a city in Ventura County, a region of Southern California.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Year round

Current Time

Current Weather

68 °F

Mostly Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. The movies Swordfish and Little Miss Sunshine were partially filmed in Ventura, as were parts of the movie Erin Brockovich.
2. Downtown Ventura is home to the Mission San Buenaventura, a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscans in 1782.
3. "Ventura Highway", a 1972 song by the band America from their album Homecoming, popularized Ventura.
4. Patagonia, an American clothing company which focuses mainly on high-end outdoor clothing, is based in Ventura.

Popular Foods

1. Fish Tacos
2. Wild Mahi Mahi