Ventura Apartments for Rent

Ventura, California

Situated 68 miles north of Los Angeles, Ventura has a population of 106,000 people.The city lies between the Ventura and Santa Clara Rivers and its fertile river bottom land made it one of the key citrus growing areas of California. With a large stretch of Pacific Ocean as one city boundary and the Las Padres National Forest as another, Ventura is truly a city that has it all. When you start the search for your Ventura apartment, know that there is a good rail link to Los Angeles and local bus service, but it is largely a car dependent area.

Historic Mission

Ventura is notable for being the best surfing in Southern California, and the harbor is home to the local fishing industry as well as being great for bars, restaurants and shopping. The downtown area is old and historically important and offers much nightlife and shopping. The Mission San Buenaventura was built in the late 1700s and remains just as much a hub of the community now as it was when built. The Majestic Ventura Theatre is also located downtown and is the prime big concert venue in the area. Your Ventura apartment will be the perfect place to rest after exploring all this area has to offer.

An Omelette A Day

Because Ventura is such a diverse town, the restaurants are the same way. From upscale places like the Westside Cellar and Brooks with its great views to little places the locals love like Capriccio and Mary's Secret Garden (the best vegetarian place around), you'll be out discovering your own neighborhood places once settled into your Ventura apartment. If breakfast is your thing, then do plan to try Pete's Breakfast House. His omelettes will definitely get you through the day!

Hockey Bars

At night, you'll find sports bars like Rookees and Tailgate (great for hockey). If you like quirky, then try Zoey's where there's live music upstairs and good food downstairs.The Candlelight has music and a good bar while you might want to give Paddy's a chance if you like it lively, and they have a great patio too. Once in your Ventura apartment, you'll quickly find any number of great bars and places to meet some new friends.

The Poinsettia City

The City of San Buenaventura is located in Southern California on the Pacific Ocean. The City of Ventura's neighbors are Oxnard, Saticoy, Santa Paula, and Santa Barbara. Ventura is one of the best kept secrets on the California coast. With its beautiful beaches, harbor and marina, Ventura is a vacation wonderland. The historic downtown features an eclectic mix of galleries, restaurants and shops. Ventura is a growing community that plans to hang on to its small town appeal. Recently named one of the most livable communities in America, Ventura is a classic Southern California beach town of 105,000. Founded as one of nine original California missions, Ventura has miles of uncrowded beaches and bikeways, a commercial harbor that gateways to the Channel Islands National Park, and a thriving downtown cultural district.