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Ventura Pier and Beach

Ventura, named in Spanish as good fortune, is a beautiful seaside city with spectacular beaches and beach hotels such as Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach and Four Points by Sheraton in the Ventura Harbor. While some are captured by the historic charm of Pierpont hotel, sitting atop a hill overlooking the bay, others opt for Ventura's affordable accommodations when attending concerts, plays, weddings and special events. We like to go to Ventura for overnight and weekend escapes for two reasons. It is close to Los Angeles, and its cultural offerings and cuisine make this beach city a true escape from the rat race.

Booking a hotel room and getting settled in, then you begin to contemplate the countless options for dining. One that I never tire of is the Greek at the Harbor, billed as Ventura's only waterfront restaurant. The views of the boats in the harbor are restfull, but the action inside the place sizzles. Many nights you'll see the handsome Greek gents do some fancy tricks balancing wine glasses on their heads while they dance. Bellydancers often make an appearance as well. The entertainment is fun, but I go for the food. Though it is huge, the Family Style Five Course Lunch offers everything you miss if you don't live near a quality Greek restaurant such as this. Cold Sampler (six cold dips) with pita, flaming Saganaki cheese, Greek Salad, Calamari, Chicken Kebobs on rice, Lamb Chops on Macedonia Garlic Pasta, and more food means you'll be taking some back to the hotel. After getting my fill of Greek, I always like to stop by and get a soda and home cooking at the Busy Bee Cafe, a roll back to the 60's with red checkered accents and vinyl booths, a cafe counter, and jukebox tunes. Then there's J's Tapas and rose infused martinis. There are many more options for dining, so don't be shy about getting out of your love nest and exploring when you stay in Ventura.

For outdoor activities and sports, you can surf, swim, and take a trip the Channel Islands. Just off shore of the Ventura harbor within view, and an hour by boat, you'll see a series of islands called the Channel Islands. Each island is a gem to visit and enjoy for its rugged, natural state. The day trips are booked through islandpackers.com, and offer a chance to see several of the rustic islands. If you don't like bugs, stay away from Anacapa. There are lots of small bugs that land on you, and you have to keep moving.

In town and dressed to kill, attend a performing arts event such as a concert or play. Cultural and city endeavors include an impressive art scene with cutting edge art from locals who find inspiration near the sea. Even at the Ventura Mission you'll find the Spanish style architecture and touches offer a unique, artistic look at the past, which can also be evidenced in the Ventura Court House. This is where the famed writer of mystery novels got inspiration. You can almost feel it as you wander the halls of the pristine, well-preserved building. Beware of the parking meter cops, however! Parking meters that abound run out, and you'll have a ticket it less than 10 minutes. The city is extremely agressive in its ticketing efforts, or at least it was on my visit. You don't feel like such good fortunue after you're issued a fine of over $30 for letting time slip as you spend your money in town. That's just the down side of a perfect trip for those who don't pay attention.

It's hard not to fall under the spell of this charming, alluring city of good fortune. Once you visit you'll discover a little bit of cosmopolitan L.A., combined with the country ways. Business leaders, celebrities and vacationers come to Ventura to slow down a bit, to sample boutique wines, enjoy the gourmet or mom & pop diners, and to enjoy all of it to the backdrop of the Pacific.

In addition to beautiful beaches, surfing, the famed Yellow Umbrellas you can rent on the sand in the summer, the Ventura pier with is laid back style and great restaurant offers the true flavor of a local hangout. Surfboards hang on walls that measure time by the tides. Seafood dining downstairs and a mellow bar that still serves drink specials such as mai tais with sunset views, make for a great way to unwind from a hard day of sunbathing.

If you zip by on Highway 101 and don't stop in Ventura, you're missing so much!
 
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La Quinta Ventura | Beach Close Ventura Vacations

La Quinta Ventura
5818 Valentine Road
Ventura, CA 93003

3 Star


Property Description

Now offering FREE High-Speed Internet Access in ALL rooms. The La Quinta Inn Ventura is just minutes from the County Government Center, Ventura College, the Fair Grounds, downtown Ventura, and the city's pristine beaches. We are only a few miles from the most attractions: Grant Park, Lookout Point, the Channel Island Visitors Center, Ventura State Beach and Pier, the Harbor and Ventura Island, Packers Nature Tours, the Olivas Adobe Restored Hacienda, and San Buena Ventura Mission. There is plenty of shopping, including Camarillo Premium Outlets, and golf at Buena Golf Course. Reach the Santa Barbara Winery in just a short drive. Stay at the La Quinta Inn Ventura for spacious comfortable rooms that come with many useful amenities; King Rooms come with a cozy recliner. Our heated outdoor Swimming Pool sparkles like a diamond; the Jacuzzi is here for your relaxation. Our courteous staff serves a Free Bright Side BreakfastTM every morning to help you start the day just right. Located four miles south of downtown Ventura off Highway 101 at Victoria Avenue. We are five miles from the Oxnard Airport, thirty-five miles south of Santa Barbara, and sixty from Los Angeles International Airport.



Amenities · Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant
· Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Bath Tub
· Boating
· Continental Breakfast
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· Data port Available
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Double Bed
· Desk with lamp
· Elevators
· Express Check In
· FEMA Approved
· Fishing
· Free Parking
· Golf
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Health Club
· Heated Guest Rooms
· Internet Access – Complimentary
· High speed internet access
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Jacuzzi
· Jogging Track
· Guest Laundromat
· Maid Service
· Massage
· Massage
· Modem in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Public Address System
· Pets Allowed
· Phone with speaker
· Pool
· Heated Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Parking
· Private Bathroom
· Racquetball Courts
· Radio
· Rollaway Beds
· Safe Deposit Box
· Sauna
· Scuba Diving
· Security
· Single Bed
· Snorkeling
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Sprinklers In Rooms
· Telephone
· Temperature Control
· TV
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

Deluxe-KPN
King Room Non-Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with king bed, recliner, oversized work area and dataport phone with voice mail and free local calls, 25-inch TV with expanded cable, movies.
Standard-TN
Two Full Non Smoking Relaxing and comfortable room with two full beds, oversized desk and two dataport phones with voice mail and free local calls, 25-inch TV with expanded cable, movies and Nintendo

Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 1:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· 141 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.




Directions

TURN LEFT ONTO VICTORIA AVE. TURN RIGHT ONTO OLIVAS PARK DRIVE. FOLLOW OLVIAS ABOUT 3 MILES.

Suburban - Suburban


Guarantee Policy

Guarantee: 01Jan2001 to 31Dec9999 Credit card - ARRIVAL AFTER 6PM MUST BE GUARANTEED TO A MAJOR CREDIT CARD.


Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 6:00 PM of arrival day. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights not including tax. All reservations must be canceled before 6pm local hotel time on the scheduled date of arrival to avoid being charged one night's room rate plus all taxes.


Restaurant Information

Spinnaker Seafood Broiler DW s Sizzling Steaks Alexander s Marie Callender s Andria s Seafood The Greek China Dynasty Ferraro s Yolanda s Mexican Restaurant

Area Attractions

Albinger Archaeological Museum Buena Golf Course CEC and Seabee Museum California Oil Museum Camarillo Premium Outlets Carnegie Art Museum Channel Islands National Park Downtown Ventura Filmore Historical Museum Museum of History and Art Ojai Valley Museum Olivas Adobe Historical Park Center Pacific View Mall San Buena Ventura Mission Santa Barbara Winery Ventura County Fairgrounds Ventura County Historical Museum Ventura Harbor

RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, BOAT RIDES AND THE BEACH

Ventura Island Packers Nature Tours Ventura State Beach Pier Ventura College Ventura County Government Center

Ventura Hotel Chains

Best Western
Comfort Inns
Country Inns & Suites
Crowne Plaza
Four Points by Sheraton
Historic Hotels of America
Holiday Inn Express
iHotelier
La Quinta
Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites
ReservHOTELs
Vagabond Inns




Hotels in Cities Near Ventura

Oxnard
Ventura


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