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Brian 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…

Ventura 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…

Ventura 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…

Oscar 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…

Ethan 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…

Ventura 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…

Lifeguards 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…

Ventura 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…

Ventura 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…

A 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…

Warm 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…

Channel 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…

Harbor 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…

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.…

Brian 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…

Ventura 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…

Ventura 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…

Half 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…

Expansion 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.…

Portside 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…

Plans 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…

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. For all current and…

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