One of the most recognizable landmarks in Ventura is our beautiful pier.  Keeping it maintained in all its glory is a continual process.  The Pier Into the Future foundation will be sponsoring a Ventura Pier Under the Stars event on Saturday, October 1st from 5-8pm at the Beachfront Promenade near the Ventura Pier.  This food and wine tasting event will help raise money to continue routine maintenance and necessary repairs in the future to keep our historic Ventura Pier looking its best for generations to come. Included in every $60 General Admission ticket will be free parking, tasting opportunities of food, wine and other beverages from local restaurants and wineries and a beautiful Pier wine glass to commemorate your evening.  For the cost of a $100 VIP ticket, you will be allowed ea... 09/29/2011

This Saturday, September 17, 2011, join up with the Volunteer Ventura! program to help with Coastal Cleanup Day in Ventura.  For the 27th year in a row, Volunteer Ventura! will be hosting beach cleanup sessions from 9am to 12pm at five local Ventura beaches: Beachfront Promenade (check-in will be located next to the Crown Plaza Hotel at 450 E Harbor Blvd) Harbor Cove (in the Ventura Marina) Marina Park (at the end of Pierpont) San Buenaventura State Beach (on San Pedro St, off Hwy 101) Seaward Beach (at the end of Seaward Ave) Last year alone, more than 80,000 volunteers helped remove over a million pounds of trash (including recyclable items) from local beaches, waterways and lakes throughout California.  Keeping our Ventura County beaches clean is important, not only to the people who... 09/15/2011

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket/Bag) to protect our Ventura Beaches on Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 9am to noon for Coastal Cleanup Day.  Help rid our Ventura beaches of unsightly trash by bringing your own bucket or bag to put the trash in, protective gloves and water bottles (to keep hydrated) to any of the following Ventura locations: Marina Park (east end of Pierpont Blvd and Greenock Lane) Seaward Beach (end of Seaward Ave) San Buenaventura State Beach (San Pedro St entrance) Ventura Promenade (California St Plaza, near Crowne Plaza Hotel) Ventura Harbor Beaches (Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, 1901 Spinaker Dr) Volunteers of all ages are welcome.  If you want to bring a group of 10 or more (way to go!), please pre-register with Rosie Ornelas (805-652-4555 or rornela... 09/20/2010

I was just looking though a blog a used to contribute to and saw a posting stating that there were only 3 beach properties available in Ventura.  Of course, this was a few years ago, but I thought it might be interesting to see what's available now.  While on broker tour last week, an agent that specializes in the beach area mentioned that there wasn't much available.  As of this morning there are approximately 26 single family homes available in Ventura ranging in price from $765,000 to $3,600,000.  Search for Ventura Beach Homes and Real Estate at: www.VenturaRealEstate.org   05/25/2008

Beach goers where out in force yesterday at beaches in Ventura!  With temperatures in the triple digits inland, and the long weekend of leisure for many, parking was a challenge anywhere near the sand!  If you were lucky enough to score a spot yesterday, you were rewarded with 75 degree weather and the relaxation of sand and surf! 09/02/2007