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Island Packers Cruises Open for Public Transportation
Island Packers, the authorized boat transportation concessionaire to Channel Islands National Park, is pleased to announce resumption of limited public transportation to the Channel Islands that became effective June 1, 2020 for…
Read MoreLifeguard Service Returns to Ventura Harbor Beaches
As beach use starts to peak in June, daily lifeguard service will be provided at Ventura Harbor beaches at Surfers Knoll and Harbor Cove Beach off Spinnaker Drive. In a unanimous…
Read MoreFive Reasons to be Grateful
As things progress forward, we remain more thankful than ever. It won’t be long before we’re able to fully enjoy seaside attractions like Ventura Harbor Village and the scenic Channel Islands…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Retail Stores make it Easier to Stay Calm & Cozy at Home
As the stay-at-home order remains in place, several of Ventura Harbor Village’s retailers offer customers their favorite coastal items through convenient online shops. While staying in, COZY clothes and comforting items…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Boat Launch to Reopen with Guidelines
Boaters will have access to the public launch ramp at Ventura Harbor starting Friday, April 24, 2020 at 12:01 AM with new guidelines in place, the Ventura Port District announced. Ventura…
Read MoreFour Ways to Virtually Connect Seaside
What better way to connect to nature and the sea than with an inspiring virtual visit to Ventura Harbor Village, one of Southern California’s most iconic seaside visitor destinations off California…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Restaurant Take Out Options
Still craving your favorite seaside restaurants at Ventura Harbor while at home? Ventura Harbor has you covered with delicious restaurants featuring a variety of cuisines, as well as seafood markets, now…
Read MoreRefresh Painting Project Now Underway at Ventura Harbor Village
The Ventura Port District is pleased to announce the recent ReFresh Painting Project at Ventura Harbor Village that is now underway with a scheduled completion date between eight and ten months,…
Read MoreOur Nation’s 40th National Park Celebrates 40 Years
Forty years ago, on March 5, 1980, Channel Islands National Park was established by Congress as our nation’s 40th national park. This act expanded the former national monument to include five…
Read MoreWinter Whale Watching Cruises from Ventura Harbor
With Winter in full swing, visitors to Ventura Harbor Village can now board a whale watching vessel and travel from Ventura Harbor through the Southern California waters to see breathtaking mammals…
Ventura Harbor Village Set to Ring in the New Year Seaside Style
New Year’s Eve is about spending time with friends and loved ones to welcome in the New Year. This year uncork the magic at Ventura Harbor Village where celebrations of all…
Read MoreCelebrate the Wonder and Magic of the Holidays at Ventura Harbor
This holiday season, Ventura Harbor Village will sparkle, dazzle and twinkle in a display of colored eye candy that visitors will find irresistible. Merely being there is certain to brighten spirits…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Announces Reopening of Dry Boat Storage
Ventura Harbor’s new Dry Boat Storage has recently been resurfaced and is now open with 88 dry storage spaces which can accommodate 14 to 43- foot size boats year-round. The Ventura…
Read MoreTodd Mitchell named new business operations manager for ventura port district
The Ventura Port District is pleased to announce the recent addition of Todd Mitchell as Business Operations Manager. Mitchell comes to the Port District with a Bachelor’s of Science degree, a…
Read MoreBowl of Thanks Fundraiser Returns to Ventura Harbor
Ventura County Potters Guild Gallery presents the Third Annual Bowl of Thanks Fundraiser on Sunday, November 3rd from 11am – 4pm at the Ventura Harbor Village. The fundraiser benefits the Humane…
Read MoreCelebrate National Seafood Month Seaside at Ventura Harbor
It’s National Seafood Month! In Ventura Harbor we celebrate and offer delicious fresh seafood year-round – but since it’s National Seafood Month, here are the Top 6 ways to celebrate (and reasons why!)…
Read MoreTop this chocolate to celebrate grand opening of ultimate chocolate experience at Ventura Harbor Village
The Ventura Port District hopes getting into the aquaculture sector will help them further diversify their commercial fishing industry.
VENTURA—Imagine this: miles off the coast of Ventura, under the surface, hundreds of dangling ropes teeming with mussels.
Ventura Harbor Navigates Waters of Offshore Aquaculture
The Ventura Port District hopes getting into the aquaculture sector will help them further diversify their commercial fishing industry.
VENTURA—Imagine this: miles off the coast of Ventura, under the surface, hundreds of dangling ropes teeming with mussels.
New Pier and Crane Projects Enhance Visitor Safety and Access
Visitor Improvements Coming to Channel Islands National Park — New Pier and Crane Projects Enhance Visitor Safety and Access.
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the start of two large construction Read More
California Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 21st
Coastal Cleanup Day is the world’s largest volunteer day to protect our environment. Volunteers from all over the world will do their part to clean local beaches, rivers, creeks and parks…
Read MoreVentura Port District to Host Goal Setting Workshop
Ventura Port District is hosting a Goal Setting Workshop with the Board of Commissioners on Saturday, September 14 from 1-5 pm at the Ventura Beach Marriott in Salon III inviting all…
Read MoreDazzling Art Featured: Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival Sept. 7th & 8th
The 9th Annual Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival (VASPF) is back at the Ventura Harbor Village this weekend- September 7th & 8th for an amazing weekend to enjoy art, street…
Read MoreHarbor Village Painting Project
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. For all current and…
Read MoreVentura Port District Powers into New Fiscal Year
With the recent approval of a 2019-2020 budget and new leaders on board, the Ventura Port District is moving full steam ahead into the new fiscal year. Under the leadership of…
Read MoreMake Waves All Summer Long – Ventura Harbor Sea-Sational Summer Activities
As if the stunning backdrop of majestic yachts, idyllic sunsets, and gentle ocean breezes were not enough to entice visitors, add to the mix live weekend entertainment, Waterfront Wednesdays, the summertime…
Read MoreTake To The Sea With Island Packers New Dinner Cruises
From Blues to Rock, Visitors Enjoy A Stellar Line-Up of Live Entertainment At Sea Ventura, CA – With summer fast approaching, visitors to Ventura Harbor Village, Ventura’s top seaside attraction, can…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Village Celebrates 14th Annual Pirates Day
Yo ho, yo ho all ye landlubbers and buccaneers! Ventura Harbor Village is ready to hoist the flag for the 14th annual Pirates Day on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 11:00am…
Read MoreBrian Pendleton Announced as New General Manager of Ventura Port District
The Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners has announced the appointment and promotion of Brian Pendleton to General Manager of the Ventura Port District at the May 15, 2019 Board…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Village Marina Begins Major Transition
On the heels of a major upgrade at its Fish Pier, the Ventura Harbor Village Marina, operated by the Ventura Port District, is making another large investment as one of the…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Beaches Replenished for Summer
The annual Ventura Harbor dredge efforts have significantly replenished the scenic harbor public beaches of both Surfers Knoll and Harbor Cove Beach with cleaner sands and more recreation space for harbor…
Read MoreOscar Peña Announces Retirement After 20 Years Of Service
After serving a distinguished career with the Ventura Port District in Ventura, California, General Manager, Oscar F. Peña will officially retire April 30, 2019. Peña has been at the helm of…
Read MoreEthan McKinley Selected as Channel Islands National Park Superintendent
Welcome to Ethan McKinley serving as the new superintendent of Channel Islands National Park. McKinley has been serving as the park’s acting superintendent since last July. “Ethan is one of the…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Dredging Project Underway
Port District receives additional federal funds this year for the annual dredge program Thanks to generous federal funding, the annual dredging project underway at the Harbor will be much more intensive…
Read MoreLifeguards Return to Ventura Harbor Beaches for Summer
Once again this summer, daily lifeguard service will be provided at Ventura Harbor beaches off Spinnaker Drive. In a unanimous vote on Wednesday, March 20, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized…
Read MoreVentura Port Commission Announces New Appointments
The Ventura Board of Port Commissioners has new leadership and a new member, the Ventura Port District announced. Commissioner Chris Stephens is now chairman of the five-member board, taking the reins…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Boatyard Gets a New Lift
The largest full-service boatyard between Long Beach and San Francisco, Ventura Harbor Boatyard has doubled its lifting capacity with a new boatlift that is now operational. Installed last summer, the brand…
Read MoreA Majestic Sight – Tall Ships Sail into Ventura Harbor
It’s time to plan an adventure to Ventura Harbor Village as the majestic Tall Ships are voyaging back into town just in time for Valentine’s Day and the Presidential Weekends! Hawaiian…
Read MoreWarm Yourself Seaside at Ventura Harbor
To capture the warmth of the California sun, there is no better place to head than Ventura Harbor Village off of California’s Highway 101. Whether it is a first time or…
Read MoreChannel Islands National Park Islands Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown
During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. At Channel…
Read MoreVentura Harbor Projects in the Works
Ventura Harbor provides a seaside destination and a navigable harbor that benefits residents, visitors, fisherman, and boaters to enjoy Ventura Harbor’s exceptional facilities, events, and services.
Current Harbor Projects Update
Ventura Harbor Village Painting Project
Ventura Shellfish Enterprise Project Description & Update July 2019
Ancient Sea Cow Fossil Returns to the Mainland from the Channel Islands
The fossil of an extinct species of sea cow discovered on Santa Rosa Island in 2017 returned to the mainland this week, millions of years after its journey to the island.…
Read MoreBrian Pendleton Promoted to Deputy GM
The Ventura Port District announces the promotion of Brian Pendleton to Deputy General Manager. Hired in June 2015 as Business Operations Manager for the District ─ home to Ventura Harbor and…
Read MoreVentura Shellfish Enterprise Site Selection
On September 12, 2018 at 7:00PM the Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners will convene in Open Session at the Four Point Sheraton Ballroom, 1050 Schooner Drive, for its Regular…
Read MoreVentura Port District sets sights on $4.5 million dock replacement project
Board of Port Commissioners acquire loan through private bank and review agreement for professional services by Noble Consultants. With a vision for a renewed Ventura Harbor Village on the horizon, Ventura Board…
Read MoreHalf a Century Service by Island Packers to the Channel Islands
For a half a century, and through three generations of the Connally family, Island Packers has been providing visitor service to the Channel Islands. Inspired with a vision to share the…
Read MoreExpansion starts on 40-new guest room at Holiday Inn Express & Suites
The scenic Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel at Ventura Harbor Resort announces the start of construction on a 40 new guest room expansion to feature ocean views and guest amenities.…
Read MorePortside Ventura Harbor to Start Leasing in Summer 2018
The First New Major Development in the Harbor in Three Decades Will Feature Best-In-Class Apartment Residences, Live/Work Units, Shopping, Dining and Outdoor Recreation VENTURA, Calif. (April 16, 2018) – Portside…
Read MorePlans for Sustainable Mussel Farm off Ventura Coast Move Forward
The Ventura Port District is moving ahead with a new project to farm mussels in the ocean off Ventura, an endeavor that would expand sustainable aquaculture and bring diversification and new…
Read MoreHarbor 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. For all current and…
Read MoreChannel 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
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