As part of the Peculiar Things theme, I’ll periodically share forgotten surprises…
Category: Ventura
Olivas Adobe Park — Stories of a Lost Chest of Gold
This Adobe was primarily owned by two families throughout its long history:…
Ventura’s Sui Mon Gong
When I first visited Ventura, I failed to notice China Alley… even…
10th Annual Pirate Festival, Ventura
Arrrr… and welcome to the Ventura Aarghbor Village, and with that, we…
Inside the Church at Buenaventura
In 2010, when I first visited Mission San Buenaventura, there was a…
Ventura Beach
We spent a lot of time walking along this beach… morning, noon,…
Hollywood to Ventura (70 miles)
Remember last year’s road trip to Big Sur and Monterey along the…
Mission San Buenaventura
Founded on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1782, Mission San Buenaventura was the…
Surfer’s Point, Ventura
Surfer’s Point is located at Seaside Park in Ventura, California (by the…