| Page Views: 4,703 Last Visit to Ventura: April, 2008 | VENTURA by LoriPori - last update: Apr 14, 2008 |
Incorporated in 1866, the city of San Buenaventura or simply VENTURA had its beginnings when Padre Junipero Serra founded the Mission San Buenaventura in 1782.
After the American Civil War, settlers came to the area, buying land from the Mexicans.
Ventura has some of the best surfing in Southern California, especially Surfer's Point.
Downtown Ventura on Main Street, where we mostly visited, is home to the Mission, museums, shopping and dining. What I couldn't get over was how many thrift shops there were. Had to be four or five stores and every one of them was well stocked and busy.
Our dear friend and VT member, Kathleen (Keida84) took us here for a nice little visit. Thanks KitKat. You're the BEST! |
| Mural along Figueroa Plaza |
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July2 Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:51 UTC
Interesting tips and photos of Ventura :-) Louisa | JLBG Wed Oct 8, 2008 21:02 UTC
I visited another Mission in California but missed this one! Looks very nice! The Figueroa Plaza mural is wonderful! | kyoub Mon Apr 28, 2008 13:02 UTC
A very nice virtual tour of Ventura. The view looks amazing from the hill. Great photos. | traveldave Sun Apr 27, 2008 21:42 UTC
I never knew much about Ventura. Thanks for the information and pictures. The mission looks like a great place to visit. |
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