Ventura Pier – Surfers Point Beach loop from Ventura

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Ventura County

San Buenaventura (Ventura)

Ventura Pier – Surfers Point Beach loop from Ventura

Easy

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Ventura Pier – Surfers Point Beach loop from Ventura

01:53

7.32km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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San Buenaventura State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Ventura Pier

Highlight • Monument

The Ventura Pier is the oldest pier in California and is designated as Ventura Historic Landmark No. 20. The beach around the pier is Ventura's main city beach and is located close to downtown.

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1.85 km

Surfers Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

Thanks to its impressive waves, often rolling in at the perfect angle for a long ride, it's a good spot to watch surfers.

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2.58 km

Seaside Park and County Fairgrounds

Highlight • Beach

Waterfront park and event space right at the beach promenade.

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2.79 km

Trail along Ventura River - Seaside Wilderness Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Excellent paved trail from the beach going inland with views of wildlife and the river estuary.

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3.50 km

Willoughby Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Named for the man who donated it, in 2011 this preserve was the site of illegal encampments and filled with invasive species. Thanks to efforts from the Vermont Land Trust …

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3.62 km

This is the very last section of the Ventura River before it flows into the ocean. This part of the river is located in the Seaside Wilderness Park, that features information boards about the river and its end in Ventura.

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4.90 km

Museum of Ventura County

Highlight • Historical Site

Strong showing particularly of modern and contemporary art, worth a tiny detour along the bike route

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5.68 km

Cuernavaca Taqueria Express

Highlight • Restaurant

After spending some time on the beach, we took a little stroll through downtown and stopped here when we were hungry => we really enjoyed the burrietos with steak.

The menu offers many other promising Mexican specialties.

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