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Harbor Projects in Progress

We’re excited to share our current and upcoming projects throughout the Ventura Harbor with you! Check back regularly for updates on the projects we have in motion.        …

Mermaid Greets Visitors to Ventura Harbor

An elegant bronze mermaid playing the cello welcomes fishermen to Ventura Harbor thanks to the generous donation by Camarillo resident Alec Benke. A sister statue – a mermaid playing a fl…

New Hotel and “Adventure Lodge” Ok’d

Two exciting new development projects are underway that offer Ventura visitors additional opportunities to stay oceanside. A boutique, family-oriented hotel is proposed on the end of Spinnaker Drive facing the Harbor…

Port District Welcomes New Commissioner

Chris Stephens, Director of the Ventura County Resource Management Agency, has been appointed as the new commissioner for the Ventura Port District. He replaces Commissioner Bruce Smith. “There are many exciting…

Surplus Property Sale!

On Friday, August 18, 2017, the Ventura Port District will be hosting a surplus property sale. From 10AM-Noon, sealed bids for items with an approximate value over $500 will be opened. At 1PM, items with an approximate value of less than $500 will be for sale.

Channel Islands National Park

The Channel Islands National Park, referred to as “The American Galapagos,” encompasses five remarkable and remote islands right off the Ventura coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara. The Channel Islands and encircling waters are home to over 2,000 plants and animals

Portside Ventura Harbor Breaks Ground

The Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners has given a green light to the first new major development at Ventura Harbor in three decades, approving an exciting plan to build waterfront apartments, commercial space, a waterfront park and a marina, among other great amenities for public use…

Ventura Harbor Village Beautification Project

The Ventura Port District is proud to announce the launch of the third phase of its Harbor Village Beautification Project. The work, which began the first week of January 2017, will include many new and attractive improvements to Ventura Harbor Village.

Adventure & Lore Seaside Historical Tall Ships Sail into Ventura Harbor

VENTURA, Calif. –Tall Ships, Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington, commence their annual voyage along the California coast and sail into Ventura Harbor on Wednesday, January 25, 2017…