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San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

San Buenaventura State Beach

A two-mile state beach beside downtown Ventura with a small lagoon, dunes, picnic areas, and lifeguards.

901 Pedro Street, Ventura, CA · Ventura, CA

About San Buenaventura State Beach

San Buenaventura State Beach sits next to downtown Ventura, off Highway 101. Visitors find about two miles of sand, a small lagoon with wildlife, and dunes. The beach is lifeguarded year-round, and the park offers picnic sites with tables and grills, turf areas for events, and bike trails that link to the Ventura Pier. Swimming, surfing, volleyball, frisbee, and fishing are among the listed activities. Concessions and bike rentals operate on weekends and holidays, with some seasonal openings. Dogs are allowed in the day-use area but not on the beach.

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What's around here?

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