Island Packers
$50+Ferry service to Channel Islands National Park for day trips, camping drop offs, and whale and wildlife watching cruises.

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Ventura Harbor Village is a shop in Ventura, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.
1583 Spinnaker Drive · Ventura, CA
Ventura Harbor Village is a waterfront retail and dining complex in Ventura, California, with more than a dozen restaurants and over two dozen boutiques and galleries along a mile-long promenade. Visitors can rent kayaks and boats, ride a carousel, take whale-watching excursions, and attend seasonal festivals and live entertainment throughout the year.
The closest stops to Ventura Harbor Village, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
Ferry service to Channel Islands National Park for day trips, camping drop offs, and whale and wildlife watching cruises.
Steps awaySwitch it up: Tours
Take a boat out to the park's five islands for hiking, sea cave kayaking, camping and scuba diving.
0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
Surrey cycle, bike and beach gear rentals at the Ventura Pier and the Ventura State Beach picnic area.
2.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
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Stroll three palm-lined blocks of luxury fashion houses, galleries and the cobblestone lane of Two Rodeo Drive.
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