Beachfront Parks
Surfers’ Point at Seaside Park
(Figueroa
Street at the Promenade) enjoys a reputation as one of the area’s
most popular surfing and windsurfing beaches. The park features showers,
picnic facilities, restrooms
and is connected with the Ventura Pier by a scenic landscaped Promenade
walkway and the Omer Rains Bike Trail.
Nearby is Promenade Park including restrooms and a spacious lawn – all overlooking the beach.
Marina Park
(South end of Pierpont Boulevard)
is 15 acres of beachfront fun located next to the Ventura Harbor. Colorful
sailboats can be seen
from pathways and lookout points as they leave the harbor while windsurfers
slice across the ocean and children climb aboard the play ship San Salvador.
Sailing lessons are offered nearby (with advance reservations) and anglers
may drop a line from the park’s fishing dock. Individual picnic/barbecue
facilities, sand volleyball court, a hand-launch boat dock, children’s
play area and restrooms can also be found at the park.
Harbor Cove Beach
(west
end of Spinnaker Drive) just across the harbor from Marina Park, is considered
to be the City’s
safest swimming beach, protected from strong currents by a jetty and
the marina. Restrooms and a children’s play area
are also available at this popular site.
Next to Harbor Cove Beach is the Channel Islands National Park Headquarters (658-5700) where visitors can get information about exciting day trips and overnight outings to the islands - located within eyesight of the coast - for camping, hiking, snorkeling or scuba diving.