Aerial view of the Ventura pier. Ventura has a nostalgic California vibe that makes it feel as if it were plucked out of an old surf movie. Unlike other Southern California cities, visitors don’t have ...

Forget about the glam. Bring flip-flops to Ventura, a vintage beach town at the northern edge of Southern California where “chill” is a way of life. Locals are big on hiking, biking or just watching ...

Ventura has a nostalgic California vibe that makes it feel as if it were plucked out of an old surf movie. Unlike other Southern California cities, visitors don’t have to worry about making ...