I'm so lucky to call this funky surf town in California home. Ventura is located between LA & Santa Barbara & has some great restaurants, surf, & more. Whether you're driving through or taking the time to explore, I highly recommend checking out some of my favorite spots.

Ventura, CA, USA

Destination: Ventura

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This is a map of all of my favorite spots in Big Sur, California including places to stay, viewpoints, hikes, dining, and more. 

Use this guide to know where to camp above the clouds, what stops to make along Hwy 1, and where to stretch your legs on the trails. Unlocking this guide will give you lifetime access to this map, including updates I will make each time I return.

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Big Sur, CA, USA

Destination: Big Sur 

A trip to California's Central Coast is pretty much always a good idea. Located about halfway between LA and San Francisco, San Luis Obisbo, or SLO, is the perfect weekend trip. Whether you're just planning on checking out the town or exploring the nearby areas, it's always worth spending some time here.

This guide contains all of my personal recommendations for places to eat and things to do in the area that I have actually been to. 

In this guide you’ll get;
- All of my favorite restaurants in SLO & the surrounding area.
- Things to do in the area.
- Multiple day trips from SLO, including my full-day trip guide to Morro Bay (a $5), and my full list of recommended stops in Big Sur (a $13 value).

Enjoy :)

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California Guides

Frontside Cafe

Channel Islands National Park

Olive Ventura

The Lebanese Oven

Harmon Canyon Preserve

INDIAN RASOI

Surfers Point dunes

Ash St Parking

Ventura Promenade

Paradise Pantry

Strange Beast

Ventura V Trails

Goldie's on Main

Ventura Farmers' Market (Downtown)

Copperfield's Gifts & Rarities

Folke

Antiques Treasure Hunters

Eclecteak Home Luxury Teak Furniture & Rugs

Albinger Archaeological Museum

The Wharf

Ventura Botanical Gardens

Indoek

El Asadero

Saturday Fisherman’s Market Ventura

Surfer's Knoll

The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands Kayak Center

Island Packers Cruises

The Jolly Oyster Ventura

Rice by Mama

Himalaya Restaurant Ventura

The Saloon Ventura

Mondo's Beach

C Street/Ventura Point

Beach House Tacos

Tony's Pizzaria

Cajun Kitchen Cafe

Museum of Ventura County

Café Ficelle

Rincon Point

Revolution Board Company Surf and Skate

Spencer Makenzie's

Ventura Surf Shop

Kao Ramen By Mama

Grassroots Yoga

Iron & Resin Ventura

Bank of Italy Cocktail Trust

Prospect Coffee Roasters

Singing Sun Coffee

Findings Market

Ventura Coast Brewing Company

I Love Sushi

Koba Sushi

Rumfish y Vino

Simones Coffee & Tea

Gotetsu - Kushiyaki and Sake House

Arroyo Verde Park

Cemetery Memorial Park

Topa Topa Brewing Co.

Solimar

Fluid State Beer Garden