The Ventura Pier, formerly known as the San Buenaventura Wharf, is a wooden pier built over the Pacific Ocean just off the beachfront promenade. The Pier, originally built in 1872, offers spectacular views of the Channel Islands, coastline, and mountains.

The pier is beautifully redone with gorgeous vistas of the Channel Islands on a clear day. There are benches and two restaurants on the pier, as well as fishing and historical markers. On the promenade, there are several restaurants, bike areas, walking areas, and benches.

Jul 10, 2024 · The City of Ventura proudly reopened the historic Ventura Pier on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The pier is restored and ready for community enjoyment after being closed since January 2023 due to severe storm damage.

108 reviews and 728 photos of VENTURA PIER "I love this pier. It's not as cool as Santa Monica pier, but then again, it's not overcrowded with people. It use to be super long, until it was struck heavily by el niño and lost a good amount of it. Great for …

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The Ventura Pier, previously known as the Ventura Wharf and the San Buenaventura Wharf, is a wooden pier located on the Pacific Ocean in Ventura, California. The pier has been designated as Ventura Historic Landmark No. 20. It is the oldest pier in California.

A $3.2-million renovation in 1993 has restored its original grandeur and then some. It now features interpretive display panels, a snack bar, benches, restrooms, a full-service seafood restaurant with a gift shop and spectacular views of the …

Dec 28, 2021 · Pronging out into the Pacific at the base of our folded hills, the Ventura Pier is visible from almost any high point in town. Walk Ventura’s beaches and, in the distance, it wavers like a child’s matchstick project.

Nov 12, 2020 · Yes, when it comes to the Ventura Pier, there may be no better place to inhale sky and sea. If it’s the end of the day, you can watch the sun slip behind hummocked Santa Cruz Island. If it’s the day’s beginning, make a slight turn and watch the sun pull free from the Santa Monica Mountains.

The sandy beach at Ventura Pier is Ventura’s main city beach and is nearest the downtown area. The original San Buenaventura City Pier was first constructed in 1872, and has been renovated, but is still an old structure on wooden pilings that attracts fishermen and tourists who visit the Ventura waterfront.