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For our adventurous couples who like to take it all in, we
suggest a foot and bicycle tour of this charming beach city. Pick a sunny
weekend (they are plentiful in Ventura) and head for the Ventura State Beach
Picnic and Camping area at 911 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA 93001 ($10 to park all
day) with a couple of cold beers or a chilled bottle of wine and enjoy a seafood
lunch at the Jolly Oyster (Open Friday-Sunday 11am-7pm). A laid back Ventura
beach atmosphere awaits you at the Shuck Shack picnic area with plenty of
benches and umbrellas to share some fresh oysters (cooked food is also
available, or you could always grill your own!), great conversation, and special time with your sweetheart. A Wheel Fun Bike
Rental kiosk is located on site with another one located a nice walking
distance down the bike path towards the pier (850 Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA
93001 Open June 13th - Labor Day* 7 Days a Week 9 am – Sunset).
Why
not rent a bicycle built for romance; tandems are $15 per hour, $30 for a half
day, and $35 for all day; to explore Downtown or continue down the bike path
past the pier all the way to Surfer’s Point and the Ventura River Estuary then
cross the bridge and loop around to Main Street for the shops, museums, and
more restaurants.
Some of our favorite stops downtown are the Ventura Mission
(211 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93001 open Friday 7-5, Saturday 7-8:30 and Sunday
7-5); the peaceful garden nursery, Modern Oasis Garden & Patio (33 South
Palm Street
Ventura, CA 93001); Paradise Pantry (222 E. Main Street--great wine & eats!); Palermo
Coffee, Gelato & Gifts (321 E Main St Ventura CA Friday-Saturday 6am-10pm
& Sunday 7-7), and Spicetopia (576 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001 open daily
11-6 sample local eats & treats). Have fun and be sure to double-check the hours of operation before
embarking on your romantic journey!
Do you have any great Ventura experiences to share? Please
do in the comments below!
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