Ventura, California

Ventura Local Services

111K Residents
70 mi from DTLA
32 mi² Area

Ventura at a Glance

👥 110,763 Population
💰 $79,500 Median Household Income
🎂 38.5 Median Age
📐 32.49 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 3,409 People per sq mile
⛰️ 36 ft Elevation
🚗 70 mi 70 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Ventura Weather

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48°F
clear sky
Ventura, CA
Feels Like 45°
Humidity 73%
Wind 5 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 6:55 AM
4-Day Forecast
Thursday clear sky 🌙 48° 48°
Friday clear sky 🌙 55° 55°
Saturday clear sky 🌙 59° 59°

About Ventura

History

Ventura (officially San Buenaventura) is the county seat of Ventura County. It is a coastal city with a historic downtown, surfing beaches, and serves as the gateway to Channel Islands National Park.

Founded as Mission San Buenaventura in 1782; incorporated as a city in 1866; one of the oldest cities in Ventura County.

City Facts

Incorporated 1866
Government Charter City

Economy

Diverse economy: tourism, retail, healthcare, agriculture (strawberries, avocados), and oil.

tourism healthcare retail agriculture oil and gas

Landmarks & Attractions

Mission San Buenaventura, Ventura Pier, Channel Islands National Park ferry, San Buenaventura State Beach, Museum of Ventura County

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