Visit Ventura — Local services in Ventura

I have written to the city of Ventura, the Ventura Police Department and The Chamber of Commerce. I am a 70 year old with a 55 year unblemished driving history . Ihad never been to Ventura and, when passing nearby on vacation, suggested to my friends that we stop for shopping and lunch in Ventura. Upon leaving the 101 we followed confusing signage towards downtown. I corrected my lane change appropriately with no other cars in sight. I was Immediately stopped my a motorcycle officer Merc...) for improper lane change ( left turn only lane). I explained my intentions to visit for the first time, my confusion of the signs and where I am from in rural Oregon. I had hoped for a warning but received a $250 fine. Our tainted beginnings in visiting soured our 23 minute stay in Ventura. No money was spent on commerce and I will not return and dissuade others from visiting. Within minutes the officer had returned to his "spot" and nabbed another motorist. People familiar with Ventura knew exactly where that spot is upon entering and confirm the confusion. Although I accept that technically I was in the wrong, I feel that under the circumstances this could have been dealt with differently. I was getting ready to enjoy your town. I cannot in good faith encourage others to visit. Sincerely G.D Pesciallo 52925 County rd MiltonFreewater,...

Visitors and locals alike should stop by to learn about all of the latest happenings around town and beyond! Learn more about the exemplary wide assortment of restaurants to satisfy everyone's most finicky pallet. Think local, shop and dine local. Purchase a commemorative Ventura tee, or shop through the endless assortment of small businesses throughout the downtown Ventura area. There's something for everyone. Vegan to Carnivores, and everything inbetween. If you're interested in wine and beer tastings, Ventura offers several of both.. from reasonably priced through to the higher end. It's all definitely worth it! This visitors center is where you would want to go IF you want to be IN the know for events &...

I would leave negative stars if I could very rude people I asked to use the public restroom and was simply just told no and then to leave I know they have a restroom I’ve used it before and was told that it’s a public restroom anyone’s welcome to use it but this gentleman wouldn’t give me the time very disrespectful very rude I like downtown Ventura and everything It has but the people that run things down here are very rude and very disrespectful specifically when it comes to bathrooms I recommend you spending your money elsewhere because these people in downtown Ventura don’t care about you they just...