Ventura County, California
Ventura
California beach town, zero pretense
Best time to go
June – October
Avg cost / household
$1,000 – $1,800
Great for
FamilyCouplesDog-Friendly
Why Ventura
Surf culture, fish tacos, and a pier that feels like it belongs to your family. Ventura is the anti-Santa Barbara — equally beautiful, half the price, and the dog is welcome.
Highlights
- San Buenaventura State Beach — dog-friendly mornings
- Channel Islands day trip by boat (1 hour)
- Ventura Harbor seafood (The Jolly Oyster)
- Downtown Main Street vintage shopping
- Affordable beachfront Airbnbs on Pierpont
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