Ventura, officially named San Buenaventura (Spanish for "Saint Bonaventure"), [11] is a city in and the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States. It is a coastal city located northwest of Los Angeles. The population was 110,763 at the 2020 census. [12] .

Ventura County (/ vɛnˈtʊərə / ⓘ) is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 843,843. [10][13] The largest city is Oxnard, and the county seat is the city of Ventura.

The region generally contains ten of California's 58 counties: Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Imperial counties.

Jan 23, 2025 · Ventura is Southern California’s whispered secret. A real deal surf town with empty beaches that call to surfers, swimmers, kayakers, and beach-lovers who just want to relax. Loll on the sand in the sun or plunge into the ocean and grab some ocean fun yourself. Our beautiful beaches and ocean playground await you.

Jan 13, 2025 · Southern California Edison shut off power for thousands of Ventura County residents and businesses Monday as Santa Ana winds whipped through the region and the utility company sought to limit...

Welcome to the beautiful City of Ventura -- a California coastal community considered one of America's most desirable places to live. The combination of its phenomenal climate, friendly people and spectacular coastline make Ventura a locale …

Aug 15, 2024 · From its thriving arts scene to its tech-driven industries, Ventura County embodies the dynamic spirit of Southern California. It’s even home to small towns like Simi Valley; at just …

Sep 16, 2024 · Bring flip-flops to Ventura, a vintage beach town at the northern edge of Southern California where “chill” is a way of life. Locals are big on hiking, biking or just watching the sunset on...

Dec 24, 2024 · Ventura, city, seat (1873) of Ventura county, southern California, U.S. It lies on the Pacific coast overlooking the Santa Barbara Channel. It is the site of the San Buenaventura Mission, the ninth and last mission founded (1782) by Junípero Serra, which was restored as a historic site and remains

Jan 6, 2025 · Sacramento – With dangerous winds and extreme fire weather forecasted through Thursday in Southern California, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is deploying resources to protect California communities. Specifically, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as other parts of Southern California, are expected to experience a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm, as well ...