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TRAVEL GUIDE: VENTURA COUNTY
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Just beyond the limits of Los Angeles is the affluent coastal community of Ventura County. The area's humble beginnings date back to 1542 when it was established as a mission town appropriately named San Buenaventura, or "good fortune" in Spanish. This must have been a foreshadowing to future prosperity because today, it's one of the wealthiest counties in California with a large presence of technological corporations and a reputation for being one of the safest-populated areas. Nestled between rugged mountains and sprawling beaches, Ventura County provides the convenience of city life in a low-key, suburban atmosphere. |
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72-HOUR
VACATION
Ventura & Ojai
Combining Ventura and Ojai for a three-day getaway offers something for everyone, including beach-bound families, couples looking for a romantic escape, girlfriends with a penchant for shopping or spas, surfers and even solo travelers seeking spiritual enlightenment. |
WHY KEEP A SECRET?
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa has always offered a sophisticated get-away from the thorns of life, so to speak. Yet, over the past few years, it has really come into its own as a serious resort, catering to multitudinous needs, from romantic retreat to corporate meeting ground via a serious game on the green.
 Also see: Top 10 Spas in Ojai
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DANCE TO OUR EYES AND EARS
Whale Watching in Oxnard
We have all heard about whale watching season, which in Southern California runs from the end of December through March. This year, instead of missing yet another season, we suggest you hop in a car and drive up to which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas, via the Pacific Coast Highway or the 101 Freeway. |
* Ventura Harbor Village and Channel Islands National Park images courtesy of Ventura Convention and Visitors Bureau and Lake Casitas images courtesy of www.visitojai.com
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(Updated: 08/16/10 BLS) |
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